USAMatches analysed: 672023–2026Ismail Elfath: referee stats
Ismail Elfath (USA) has shown 4.37 cards per game in 67 analysed matches — +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Referee radar
Percentile among 2954 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)
Ismail Elfath by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 42 | 4.67 | 4.38 | +5% | 29% | 24% |
| CONCACAF Champions League | 5 | 3.80 | 3.67 | +1% | 20% | 0% |
| World Cup | 4 | 3.25 | 2.62 | +5% | 25% | 25% |
 Pro League | 3 | 4.33 | 3.96 | +2% | 33% | 33% |
| Leagues Cup | 3 | 6.00 | 4.23 | +10% | 67% | 33% |
 J1 League | 2 | 3.00 | 2.69 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 2 | 2.50 | 3.89 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| Copa America | 1 | 0.00 | 4.06 | −9% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF | 1 | 4.00 | 3.20 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| J-League Cup | 1 | 3.00 | 2.67 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| Arab Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 3.06 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| MLS Next Pro | 1 | 6.00 | 4.61 | +3% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Ismail Elfath
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept | Portland Timbers – Atlanta United FCMajor League Soccer | 0:1 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Mon 14 Sept | San Diego – Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer | 0:5 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Al-Qadisiyah FC – Al-Ahli JeddahPro League | 3:2 | 5 | 37 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Seattle Sounders – Chicago FireMajor League Soccer | 2:2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Inter Miami – Toronto FCMajor League Soccer | 1:2 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Aug | Los Angeles FC – San DiegoMajor League Soccer | 0:1 | 9 | 33 | 1 |
| Wed 15 Jul | England – ArgentinaWorld Cup | 1:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 5 Jul | Brazil – NorwayWorld Cup | 1:2 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Sat 27 Jun | Uruguay – SpainWorld Cup | 0:1 | 5 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 14 Jun | Netherlands – JapanWorld Cup | 2:2 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Sun 31 May | Toluca – Tigres UANLCONCACAF Champions League | 1:1 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Colorado Rapids – FC DallasMajor League Soccer | 1:2 | 7 | 24 | 2 |
| Sun 17 May | Houston Dynamo – Vancouver WhitecapsMajor League Soccer | 1:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Charlotte – FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer | 2:2 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 3 May | New York City FC – DC UnitedMajor League Soccer | 0:2 | 5 | 27 | 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 Ismail Elfath give per game?
On average 4.37 cards per game in 67 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.06).
Is Ismail Elfath a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ismail Elfath officiates, the card count is +7% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 21% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ismail Elfath go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 34% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 52%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Ismail Elfath give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by Ismail Elfath.