USAMatches analysed: 862023–2026Elton Garcia: referee stats
Elton Garcia (USA) has shown 3.93 cards per game in 86 analysed matches — −17% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −17%Upcoming matches with Elton Garcia
Referee radar
Percentile among 2956 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)
Elton Garcia by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USL Championship | 64 | 3.58 | 4.92 | −24% | 14% | 16% |
| MLS Next Pro | 10 | 5.10 | 4.60 | +6% | 30% | 40% |
| USL League One | 6 | 6.50 | 5.12 | +11% | 83% | 33% |
| Major League Soccer | 2 | 2.00 | 4.49 | −10% | 0% | 0% |
| NWSL Women | 1 | 3.00 | 2.52 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| US Open Cup | 1 | 8.00 | 3.80 | +9% | 0% | 100% |
| USL League One Cup | 1 | 0.00 | 4.99 | −10% | 0% | 0% |
| USL Super League | 1 | 4.00 | 2.49 | +3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Elton Garcia
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sept | Sacramento Republic – Detroit CityUSL Championship | 1:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Sept | Monterey Bay – Phoenix RisingUSL Championship | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Sept | Corpus Christi – Forward MadisonUSL League One | 0:2 | 8 | — | 2 |
| Thu 27 Aug | El Paso Locomotive – Pittsburgh RiverhoundsUSL Championship | 2:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | New Mexico United – FC TulsaUSL Championship | 1:0 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Thu 6 Aug | FC Tulsa – Sacramento RepublicUSL Championship | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Tampa Bay Rowdies – Louisville CityUSL Championship | 5:4 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 14 Jun | New Mexico United – Orange County SCUSL Championship | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 31 May | Oakland Roots – Colorado SpringsUSL Championship | 0:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 May | Tampa Bay Rowdies – Phoenix RisingUSL Championship | 3:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Thu 30 Apr | Portland Thorns W – San Diego Wave WNWSL Women | 2:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Wed 22 Apr | Rhode Island – Charleston BatteryUSL Championship | 4:0 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Detroit CityUSL Championship | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Thu 16 Apr | San Jose Earthquakes – Phoenix RisingUS Open Cup | 2:0 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Mar | Hartford Athletic – Indy ElevenUSL Championship | 2:2 | 4 | — | 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 Elton Garcia give per game?
On average 3.93 cards per game in 86 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.82).
Is Elton Garcia a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Elton Garcia officiates, the card count is −17% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 20% of these matches.
How often do matches with Elton Garcia go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 43% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 67%.
Does Elton Garcia give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Elton Garcia.