With the match between Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach on the last matchday of the 2020-2021 season, German FIFA referee Felix Brych reached the remarkable mark of 300 Bundesliga appearances. There are only two referees in the history of the Bundesliga who had more appearances: Wolfgang Stark (344) and Markus Merk (338). The referee from Munich made his debut on 28 August 2004 in the game between Hertha and Mainz, played in the Berlin Olympic Stadium.
Lutz-Michael Fröhlich, Sporting Director of DFB Elite Referees, says: "To have managed 300 games in the Bundesliga is an extraordinary achievement, but it also reflects the successful career of referee Felix Brych as a whole. Congratulations, Felix, in the name of our entire management, on this achievement!" Regarding his 300 Bundesliga appearances, DFB referee Brych said: "This is a high number that only a few can achieve. Only Wolfgang Stark and Markus Merk have managed that as referees so far. Not too many players achieve this mark either. I am proud that I lasted so long and made it".
Source: DFB
