Masaaki Toma (當麻 政明, Tōma Masaaki), born Masaaki Iemoto (家本 政明, Iemoto Masaaki), is a professional
Japanesefootballreferee. He has been refereeing in the
J-League since 2008 and has officiated a number of international club and country matches.
Career
Toma's first
J-League game was in 2008, when he officiated the match between
Omiya Ardija and
Jubilo Iwata.[1] Toma has also officiated in the
Asian Champions League. In November 2011, Toma became the first foreign referee ever to be invited to officiate in a match in England's
FA Cup when he was chosen to referee the First Round match between
Brentford and
Basingstoke Town.[2]
International Matches officiated
Since officiating his first international match in 2005, Toma has officiated 4 matches. His most notable fixture to date has been a friendly between
England and
Mexico in 2010.[3]