JapanMatches analysed: 1102023–2026Hiroyuki Kimura: referee stats
Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan) has shown 3.02 cards per game in 110 analysed matches — +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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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)
Hiroyuki Kimura by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 71 | 2.92 | 2.70 | +6% | 14% | 7% |
| J2 League | 11 | 2.36 | 2.63 | −4% | 0% | 9% |
| J-League Cup | 7 | 1.86 | 2.71 | −10% | 14% | 0% |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 5.67 | 4.02 | +15% | 33% | 33% |
| Emperor Cup | 5 | 2.20 | 2.20 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | 4 | 3.00 | 3.52 | −4% | 0% | 25% |
| ASEAN Championship | 3 | 4.00 | 3.32 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
| AFC U23 Asian Cup | 2 | 5.00 | 3.91 | +4% | 50% | 50% |
| Asian Cup | 1 | 7.00 | 3.51 | +7% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Hiroyuki Kimura
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | Yokohama F. Marinos – Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League | 1:1 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Nov | JEF United Chiba – Avispa FukuokaJ1 League | 3:0 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 21 Oct | V-varen Nagasaki – Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League | 4:0 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Oct | FC Tokyo – UrawaJ1 League | 3:0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Oct | Ventforet Kofu – Kataller ToyamaJ2 League | 1:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Wed 2 Sept | Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Nagoya GrampusJ1 League | 3:0 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Jun | Kashiwa Reysol – Kyoto SangaJ1 League | 0:1 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 30 May | Nagoya Grampus – Machida ZelviaJ1 League | 2:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 23 May | Kashima – FC TokyoJ1 League | 1:0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Wed 6 May | Machida Zelvia – Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League | 2:0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale – JEF United ChibaJ1 League | 2:1 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Gamba Osaka – Cerezo OsakaJ1 League | 0:1 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 1 Apr | Vissel Kobe – Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League | 2:0 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Fagiano Okayama – V-varen NagasakiJ1 League | 0:1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Tokyo Verdy – UrawaJ1 League | 1:0 | 3 | 23 | 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 Hiroyuki Kimura give per game?
On average 3.02 cards per game in 110 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.82).
Is Hiroyuki Kimura a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Hiroyuki Kimura officiates, the card count is +6% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Hiroyuki Kimura go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 21% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 36%. Both teams were booked in 56%.
Does Hiroyuki Kimura give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Hiroyuki Kimura.