From Sandviken Roots to FIFA Status
Born in Iran, Beigi arrived in Sandviken as a three-year-old alongside his family as quota refugees, growing up with Vallhovs IP and local club Sandvikens IF as his immediate neighbors, as detailed in the book Mitt Sandviken. He refereed his first match at just fourteen years old on the gravel field outside the Göransson Arena.
Beigi stepped up to officiate matches in the Swedish Allsvenskan beginning in 2012. Seven years later, in 2019, he earned his badge as a FIFA assistant referee, opening doors to major international assignments across Europe and global tournaments.
A Fixture in Glenn Nyberg’s Elite Team
As an assistant referee, Beigi operates within the established officiating crew led by prominent Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg. Together, the team has managed high-stakes fixtures across the continent’s most demanding competitions.
According to biographical details compiled by writer Maria Nääs and photographed by Alexander Lindström, Beigi’s résumé includes marquee appointments across the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, and the UEFA Nations League. His international resume also features major national-team showcases such as the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the FIFA U-20 World Cup, the UEFA European Championship, and the Olympic Games.
Giving Back Through Community and Literature
His personal trajectory and professional milestones form a central chapter in the community profile collection Mitt Sandviken. Proceeds from the book sales are directed entirely toward supporting children and young people in Sandviken, with copies distributed via local retailers including Nya Bokhandeln in Sandviken and Valbo, the municipal tourist office, and online bookstores.
For Beigi, football has remained a lifelong passion and an improbable dream turned reality—taking him from neighborhood pitches in Gävleborg County to the touchlines of world football’s grandest stages.
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