BulgariaMatches analysed: 422023–2026Kristiyan Kolev: referee stats
Kristiyan Kolev (Bulgaria) has shown 5.19 cards per game in 42 analysed matches — +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 3036 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)
Kristiyan Kolev by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 35 | 4.74 | 4.88 | −2% | 9% | 46% |
| Second League | 6 | 6.17 | 4.34 | +16% | 33% | 17% |
| Cup | 1 | 15.00 | 6.00 | +18% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Kristiyan Kolev
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12 Oct | Ludogorets – Arda KardzhaliFirst League | 5:0 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 11 Sept | Cherno More Varna – Lokomotiv SofiaFirst League | 2:2 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Septemvri Sofia – CSKA SofiaFirst League | 0:3 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Thu 28 May | Septemvri Sofia – Yantra 2019First League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Mon 25 May | Cherno More Varna – Arda KardzhaliFirst League | 2:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Levski Sofia – CSKA 1948First League | 1:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Ludogorets – CSKA SofiaCup | 1:2 | 15+ | — | 0 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Dobrudzha – Levski SofiaFirst League | 2:2 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Thu 19 Mar | Spartak Varna – LudogoretsFirst League | 1:5 | 4 | 23 | 1 |
| Wed 4 Mar | Cherno More Varna – Arda KardzhaliFirst League | 0:0 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Mon 16 Feb | Botev Vratsa – DobrudzhaFirst League | 0:0 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Thu 4 Dec | Dobrudzha – LudogoretsFirst League | 0:2 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | Slavia Sofia – Cherno More VarnaFirst League | 0:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 4 Oct | CSKA 1948 – Spartak VarnaFirst League | 1:1 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Fri 12 Sept | Beroe – Botev VratsaFirst League | 2:0 | 6 | — | 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 Kristiyan Kolev give per game?
On average 5.19 cards per game in 42 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.83).
Is Kristiyan Kolev a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Kristiyan Kolev officiates, the card count is +6% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 43% of these matches.
How often do matches with Kristiyan Kolev go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 52% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 69%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Kristiyan Kolev give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Kristiyan Kolev.