ColombiaMatches analysed: 612023–2026Carlos Ortega: referee stats
Carlos Ortega (Colombia) has shown 6.38 cards per game in 61 analysed matches — +5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Carlos Ortega by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera A | 55 | 6.36 | 6.17 | +3% | 29% | 40% |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | 5 | 6.40 | 5.11 | +9% | 20% | 40% |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 1 | 7.00 | 4.73 | +5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Carlos Ortega
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Deportivo Cali – CucutaPrimera A | 3:0 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Sept | Bucaramanga – Independiente MedellinPrimera A | 2:2 | 6 | 29 | 1 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Santa Fe – Deportes TolimaPrimera A | 1:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Águilas Doradas – ChicoPrimera A | 2:2 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| Tue 4 Aug | Deportes Tolima – Independiente MedellinPrimera A | 2:3 | 5 | 17 | 1 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Deportivo Pasto – Águilas DoradasPrimera A | 1:2 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Jul | Llaneros – Deportivo PereiraPrimera A | 1:0 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| Tue 12 May | Atletico Nacional – Internacional de BogotaPrimera A | 7:1 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | America de Cali – Santa FePrimera A | 1:1 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Sun 3 May | Deportes Tolima – Deportivo CaliPrimera A | 1:1 | 9 | 20 | 2 |
| Wed 29 Apr | Mirassol – Always ReadyCONMEBOL Libertadores | 2:0 | 8 | 19 | 0 |
| Thu 23 Apr | Deportivo Pasto – Santa FePrimera A | 1:2 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Deportes Tolima – Deportivo PereiraPrimera A | 2:0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Wed 8 Apr | Always Ready – LDU de QuitoCONMEBOL Libertadores | 0:1 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 29 Mar | Deportivo Pasto – Atletico NacionalPrimera A | 1:2 | 9 | 22 | 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 Carlos Ortega give per game?
On average 6.38 cards per game in 61 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 6.06).
Is Carlos Ortega a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Carlos Ortega officiates, the card count is +5% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 39% of these matches.
How often do matches with Carlos Ortega go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 74% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 82%. Both teams were booked in 85%.
Does Carlos Ortega give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by Carlos Ortega.