JapanMatches analysed: 672023–2026Hiroyuki Kimura · J1 League: referee stats
Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan) has shown 2.94 cards per game in 67 analysed matches — +8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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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)
Last matches refereed by Hiroyuki Kimura
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sat 7 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka – Nagoya GrampusJ1 League | 1:5 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Kyoto SangaJ1 League | 1:2 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Feb | Kashima – Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League | 2:0 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Feb | Vissel Kobe – V-varen NagasakiJ1 League | 2:0 | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Feb | JEF United Chiba – UrawaJ1 League | 0:2 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
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 2.94 cards per game in 67 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.67).
Is Hiroyuki Kimura a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Hiroyuki Kimura officiates, the card count is +8% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 5% of these matches.
How often do matches with Hiroyuki Kimura go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 19% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 36%. Both teams were booked in 57%.
Does Hiroyuki Kimura give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Hiroyuki Kimura.