South KoreaMatches analysed: 212025–2026Cheol-Jun Choi: referee stats
Cheol-Jun Choi (South Korea) has shown 5.14 cards per game in 21 analysed matches — +22% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +22%Upcoming matches with Cheol-Jun Choi
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Percentile among 3039 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)
Cheol-Jun Choi by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 13 | 4.92 | 3.86 | +15% | 15% | 23% |
| K League 2 | 7 | 6.14 | 3.96 | +22% | 14% | 14% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 3.36 | −5% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Cheol-Jun Choi
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18 Oct | FC Seoul – Gimcheon Sangmu FCK League 1 | 2:2 | 6 | 21 | 0 |
| Wed 9 Sept | Gangwon FC – Jeonbuk MotorsK League 1 | 1:1 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Jeju United FC – Ulsan Hyundai FCK League 1 | 0:0 | 6 | 35 | 0 |
| Tue 25 Aug | Gimcheon Sangmu FC – Jeonbuk MotorsK League 1 | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 26 Jul | Incheon United – Bucheon FC 1995K League 1 | 1:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Daejeon Citizen – Ulsan Hyundai FCK League 1 | 2:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 12 Jul | Incheon United – FC AnyangK League 1 | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Wed 13 May | Bucheon FC 1995 – Jeonbuk MotorsK League 1 | 0:0 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Jeju United FC – FC SeoulK League 1 | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Gwangju FC – FC AnyangK League 1 | 2:5 | 8 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Incheon United – Gimcheon Sangmu FCK League 1 | 2:1 | 4 | 27 | 1 |
| Wed 18 Mar | Bucheon FC 1995 – Gangwon FCK League 1 | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | FC Anyang – Jeju United FCK League 1 | 2:1 | 5 | — | 2 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Jeonnam Dragons – HwaseongK League 2 | 1:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Wed 20 Aug | Gwangju FC – Bucheon FC 1995FA Cup | 2:0 | 1 | — | 1 |
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 Cheol-Jun Choi give per game?
On average 5.14 cards per game in 21 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.87).
Is Cheol-Jun Choi a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Cheol-Jun Choi officiates, the card count is +22% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Cheol-Jun Choi go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 62% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 81%. Both teams were booked in 91%.
Does Cheol-Jun Choi give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Cheol-Jun Choi.