Costa RicaMatches analysed: 552023–2026Josue Ugalde: referee stats
Josue Ugalde (Costa Rica) has shown 2.95 cards per game in 55 analysed matches — −25% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −25%Upcoming matches with Josue Ugalde
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Percentile among 2957 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)
Josue Ugalde by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera División | 49 | 3.06 | 4.18 | −22% | 12% | 27% |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 3 | 2.00 | 3.98 | −11% | 33% | 0% |
| Leagues Cup | 2 | 2.00 | 4.03 | −8% | 0% | 0% |
| CONCACAF Central American Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 4.21 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Josue Ugalde
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 14 Sept | CS Cartagines – LD AlajuelensePrimera División | 3:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Wed 26 Aug | Municipal – CD MotaguaCONCACAF Central American Cup | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Guadalajara Chivas – FC DallasLeagues Cup | 0:1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | LD Alajuelense – Deportivo SaprissaPrimera División | 1:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Mon 13 Apr | San Carlos – Guadalupe FCPrimera División | 4:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Thu 29 Jan | CS Herediano – Puntarenas FCPrimera División | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Tue 27 Jan | Perez Zeledon – Sporting San JosePrimera División | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Thu 15 Jan | Sporting San Jose – CS HeredianoPrimera División | 0:2 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Tue 23 Sept | Deportivo Saprissa – Perez ZeledonPrimera División | 3:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Wed 17 Sept | LD Alajuelense – San CarlosPrimera División | 2:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Puntarenas FC – Municipal LiberiaPrimera División | 0:3 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 3 Aug | CS Herediano – Puntarenas FCPrimera División | 2:3 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Jul | Municipal Liberia – CS CartaginesPrimera División | 1:0 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Municipal Liberia – San CarlosPrimera División | 0:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sun 13 Apr | Deportivo Saprissa – Santa AnaPrimera División | 3:0 | 0 | — | 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 Josue Ugalde give per game?
On average 2.95 cards per game in 55 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.16).
Is Josue Ugalde a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Josue Ugalde officiates, the card count is −25% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 24% of these matches.
How often do matches with Josue Ugalde go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 22% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 35%. Both teams were booked in 56%.
Does Josue Ugalde give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Josue Ugalde.