Eric Wattellier is a French football referee currently involved in Ligue 1 appointments. This profile is designed to give The VAR Verdict readers a quick overview of the official’s current top-flight role, disciplinary tendencies and general match-management profile in France’s top division.
In the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season, Eric Wattellier has officiated 13 league matches, averaging 21.62 fouls, 0.69 penalties, 2.85 yellow cards and 0.31 red cards per game. Those numbers point to a moderate and pragmatic profile, with a lighter card profile, and a visible tendency to award penalties. That statistical snapshot helps explain the threshold and tone Eric Wattellier has shown this season.