Automation index
How much of a Referee’s job can AI already do?
A report and a VAR protocol come earlier. Giving a penalty in front of 40,000 people does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Referee
15%
AI can already do 15% of this job.
#618 / 633
View rankingReferee
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Reports, match sheets and clip review.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Desk fitness prep and the laws.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Run the match on the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 5% | +1.3 |
Handle protests, VAR and pressure.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Travel, appointments and fatigue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Judgment, consistency and authority.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Reports, match sheets and clip review
- Desk fitness prep and the laws
- Run the match on the field
- Handle protests, VAR and pressure
- Travel, appointments and fatigue
- Judgment, consistency and authority
- arbitro
- referee
- colegiado
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3422
IS WORK OVER?
Sports physician
23%
#305 / 633
View rankingSports physician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
CPET, labs and load.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Injury, exam and the yes or no to training.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Rehab, injections and the club note.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Anti-doping, certificates and the yearly check.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The bench, the match and the twisted ankle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Club pressure and signing return to play.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- CPET
- rehab injuries
- return to play
- inject athletes
- anti-doping
- fitness certificate
- training load
- sports medicine
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212