JapanMatches analysed: 122025–2025Hirokazu Otsubo · J3 League: referee stats
Hirokazu Otsubo (Japan) has shown 1.75 cards per game in 12 analysed matches — −14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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 12 matches)
Last matches refereed by Hirokazu Otsubo
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 23 Aug | Gainare Tottori – Matsumoto YamagaJ3 League | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Kanazawa – Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 2:3 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 5 Jul | Azul Claro Numazu – Kochi UnitedJ3 League | 4:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Jun | Fukushima United – Vanraure HachinoheJ3 League | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 7 Jun | Kagoshima United – FC GifuJ3 League | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 18 May | Azul Claro Numazu – Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Gainare Tottori – FC RyukyuJ3 League | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Matsumoto Yamaga – Tochigi CityJ3 League | 0:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Apr | Kitakyushu – OsakaJ3 League | 1:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 23 Mar | Nara Club – Thespakusatsu GunmaJ3 League | 3:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Kamatamare Sanuki – FC RyukyuJ3 League | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 2 Mar | Tochigi SC – Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 1:2 | 1 | — | 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 Hirokazu Otsubo give per game?
On average 1.75 cards per game in 12 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.61).
Is Hirokazu Otsubo a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Hirokazu Otsubo officiates, the card count is −14% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 0% of these matches.
How often do matches with Hirokazu Otsubo go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 0% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 8%. Both teams were booked in 33%.
Does Hirokazu Otsubo give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 8% of matches refereed by Hirokazu Otsubo.