JapanMatches analysed: 172025–2026Kentaro Kobayashi: referee stats
Kentaro Kobayashi (Japan) has shown 2.00 cards per game in 17 analysed matches — −10% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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 17 matches)
Kentaro Kobayashi by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J3 League | 17 | 2.00 | 2.52 | −10% | 6% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Kentaro Kobayashi
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 9 Aug | Fukushima United – Kamatamare SanukiJ3 League | 1:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Kitakyushu – Thespakusatsu GunmaJ3 League | 1:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Tochigi City – Matsumoto YamagaJ3 League | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 24 Aug | Kagoshima United – Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 6:0 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Thespakusatsu Gunma – OsakaJ3 League | 2:0 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Jul | Nara Club – KanazawaJ3 League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Jul | Kamatamare Sanuki – Tochigi SCJ3 League | 4:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Jun | FC Ryukyu – FC GifuJ3 League | 1:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Jun | Kochi United – KitakyushuJ3 League | 3:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 May | Gainare Tottori – Tochigi CityJ3 League | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 18 May | Sagamihara – OsakaJ3 League | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Kitakyushu – Tochigi SCJ3 League | 0:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 13 Apr | Sagamihara – Thespakusatsu GunmaJ3 League | 1:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Mar | Kochi United – FC RyukyuJ3 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 16 Mar | Tochigi City – Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 3:2 | 2 | — | 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 Kentaro Kobayashi give per game?
On average 2.00 cards per game in 17 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.52).
Is Kentaro Kobayashi a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Kentaro Kobayashi officiates, the card count is −10% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 0% of these matches.
How often do matches with Kentaro Kobayashi go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 6% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 18%. Both teams were booked in 35%.
Does Kentaro Kobayashi give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 6% of matches refereed by Kentaro Kobayashi.