Ben Haverkort

Ben Haverkort is a Dutch former football player and referee. He played professional football in the Dutch second division before taking up refereeing, officiating in the Dutch first division and international football.

Playing career

After playing youth football for Ajax Haverkort spent time at Eerste Divisie teams Telstar, SC Cambuur and Emmen.

Refereeing career

After retiring from playing Haverkort took up refereeing in 1995 getting to national league level in 1999. Haverkort earned a place on the FIFA International Referees List beginning in 2002, serving as a fourth official in Euro 2004 qualifiers and 2006 World Cup qualifiers.
Haverkort retired from refereeing in 2011 to take up a management role for FC Groningen.