GermanyMatches analysed: 652023–2026Benjamin Brand: referee stats
Benjamin Brand (Germany) has shown 4.48 cards per game in 65 analysed matches — +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2790 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Benjamin Brand by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 48 | 4.40 | 4.08 | +6% | 35% | 21% |
| 2. Bundesliga | 9 | 4.67 | 4.71 | −1% | 0% | 33% |
| DFB Pokal | 6 | 3.83 | 3.84 | −0% | 33% | 17% |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 5.00 | 4.14 | +2% | 0% | 100% |
| 3. Liga | 1 | 10.00 | 4.93 | +11% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Benjamin Brand
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Sept | Bayern München – Union BerlinBundesliga | 7:0 | 4 | 21 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Werder Bremen – RB LeipzigBundesliga | 3:1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | FC Saarbrücken – Hertha BSCDFB Pokal | 1:1 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Tue 7 Jul | Floriana – Shamrock RoversUEFA Champions League | 2:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Thu 21 May | VfL Wolfsburg – SC Paderborn 07Bundesliga | 0:0 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | RB Leipzig – FC St. PauliBundesliga | 2:1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Sun 3 May | SV Elversberg – SC Paderborn 072. Bundesliga | 5:1 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Bayer Leverkusen – FC AugsburgBundesliga | 1:2 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| Sat 21 Mar | VfL Wolfsburg – Werder BremenBundesliga | 0:1 | 4 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | SC Freiburg – Bayer LeverkusenBundesliga | 3:3 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | RB Leipzig – Borussia DortmundBundesliga | 2:2 | 7 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | FC St. Pauli – VfB StuttgartBundesliga | 2:1 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Fri 16 Jan | Werder Bremen – Eintracht FrankfurtBundesliga | 3:3 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Dec | RB Leipzig – Bayer LeverkusenBundesliga | 1:3 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 5 Dec | FSV Mainz 05 – Borussia MönchengladbachBundesliga | 0:1 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Benjamin Brand give per game?
On average 4.48 cards per game in 65 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.16).
Is Benjamin Brand a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Benjamin Brand officiates, the card count is +7% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with Benjamin Brand go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 68%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Benjamin Brand give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 29% of matches refereed by Benjamin Brand.