RussiaMatches analysed: 222023–2025German Kovalenko · First League: referee stats
German Kovalenko (Russia) has shown 2.82 cards per game in 22 analysed matches — −16% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
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Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by German Kovalenko
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 10 Nov | Chelyabinsk – FC UFAFirst League | 2:1 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Wed 5 Nov | Ural – ChelyabinskFirst League | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 19 Oct | Enisey – Spartak KostromaFirst League | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Ska-khabarovsk – ChelyabinskFirst League | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Mon 8 Sept | Fakel – Arsenal TulaFirst League | 1:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Shinnik Yaroslavl – ChernomoretsFirst League | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 3 Aug | Chernomorets – Arsenal TulaFirst League | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Jul | Torpedo Moskva – ChelyabinskFirst League | 2:3 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 24 May | Rodina Moskva – Shinnik YaroslavlFirst League | 6:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 4 May | FK Sokol Saratov – TyumenFirst League | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Rodina Moskva – FC UFAFirst League | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Apr | Ural – KAMAZFirst League | 2:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Mar | Torpedo Moskva – FC UFAFirst League | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 1 Dec | Torpedo Moskva – TyumenFirst League | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 Nov | Enisey – Rotor VolgogradFirst League | 2:0 | 0 | — | 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 German Kovalenko give per game?
On average 2.82 cards per game in 22 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.70).
Is German Kovalenko a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where German Kovalenko officiates, the card count is −16% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 9% of these matches.
How often do matches with German Kovalenko go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 27% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 32%. Both teams were booked in 41%.
Does German Kovalenko give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 5% of matches refereed by German Kovalenko.