External links
- Claudio Circhetta at WorldReferee.com
- Claudio Circhetta referee profile at WorldFootball.net
- Claudio Circhetta referee profile at EU-Football.info
| Born | 18 November 1970 Muttenz, Switzerland | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other occupation | Car salesman | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1988–2010 | Swiss leagues | Referee | |
| 2000–2010 | Swiss Super League | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2005–2010 | UEFA | Referee | |
| 2005–2010 | FIFA | Referee | |
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