PortugalMatches analysed: 172023–2026José Bessa · Segunda Liga: referee stats
José Bessa (Portugal) has shown 5.47 cards per game in 17 analysed matches — +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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 17 matches)
Last matches refereed by José Bessa
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Jan | Penafiel – PortimonenseSegunda Liga | 0:2 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Sun 11 Jan | FC Porto B – Sporting CP BSegunda Liga | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Torreense – Sporting CP BSegunda Liga | 0:1 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Apr | Portimonense – Pacos FerreiraSegunda Liga | 2:0 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Chaves – OliveirenseSegunda Liga | 4:0 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Fri 31 Jan | Pacos Ferreira – LeixoesSegunda Liga | 0:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Mon 27 Jan | Torreense – Benfica BSegunda Liga | 1:1 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 29 Sept | FC Porto B – Felgueiras 1932Segunda Liga | 0:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 16 Sept | Feirense – Pacos FerreiraSegunda Liga | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 18 Aug | Chaves – LeixoesSegunda Liga | 0:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 6 Apr | Penafiel – CF Os BelenensesSegunda Liga | 3:0 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Sat 16 Mar | Oliveirense – AVSSegunda Liga | 1:1 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Sun 21 Jan | Torreense – Santa ClaraSegunda Liga | 1:2 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 14 Jan | FC Porto B – Benfica BSegunda Liga | 0:3 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| Sat 16 Dec | AVS – Pacos FerreiraSegunda Liga | 2:0 | 5 | 25 | 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 José Bessa give per game?
On average 5.47 cards per game in 17 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.36).
Is José Bessa a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where José Bessa officiates, the card count is +1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with José Bessa go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 65% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 82%. Both teams were booked in 100%.
Does José Bessa give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 24% of matches refereed by José Bessa.