PortugalMatches analysed: 732023–2026Hélder Malheiro: referee stats
Hélder Malheiro (Portugal) has shown 5.47 cards per game in 73 analysed matches — +4% 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)
Hélder Malheiro by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primeira Liga | 40 | 5.58 | 5.30 | +4% | 45% | 25% |
| Segunda Liga | 22 | 5.68 | 5.48 | +3% | 14% | 27% |
 1. Division | 5 | 4.00 | 4.97 | −7% | 40% | 20% |
| Taça de Portugal | 4 | 5.50 | 4.04 | +10% | 25% | 25% |
| Taça da Liga | 2 | 4.50 | 4.48 | +0% | 50% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Hélder Malheiro
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 16 May | Casa Pia – Rio AvePrimeira Liga | 1:1 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Sporting CP B – FC Porto BSegunda Liga | 0:1 | 8 | — | 1 |
| Sat 2 May | Moreirense – EstrelaPrimeira Liga | 3:2 | 8 | 36 | 2 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Tondela – NacionalPrimeira Liga | 0:2 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Fri 17 Apr | Academico Viseu – FeirenseSegunda Liga | 3:0 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Sun 12 Apr | Leixoes – OliveirenseSegunda Liga | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 20 Mar | Estrela – Casa PiaPrimeira Liga | 4:0 | 5 | 38 | 1 |
| Mon 9 Mar | Tondela – Rio AvePrimeira Liga | 0:1 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | AEL – Apoel Nicosia1. Division | 2:3 | 2 | 28 | 1 |
| Mon 16 Feb | Penafiel – Lusitânia LourosaSegunda Liga | 2:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Santa Clara – EstorilPrimeira Liga | 2:4 | +10 | 27 | 2 |
| Sat 24 Jan | Leixoes – Benfica BSegunda Liga | 0:0 | 11 | — | 0 |
| Sun 28 Dec | Academico Viseu – Benfica BSegunda Liga | 1:2 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Wed 17 Dec | Farense – BenficaTaça de Portugal | 0:2 | 6 | 29 | 1 |
| Sun 7 Dec | Estoril – MoreirensePrimeira Liga | 3:3 | 5 | 30 | 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 Hélder Malheiro give per game?
On average 5.47 cards per game in 73 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.24).
Is Hélder Malheiro a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Hélder Malheiro officiates, the card count is +4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 25% of these matches.
How often do matches with Hélder Malheiro go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 59% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 67%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Hélder Malheiro give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 34% of matches refereed by Hélder Malheiro.