ChinaMatches analysed: 822023–2026Ma Ning: referee stats
Ma Ning (China) has shown 4.49 cards per game in 82 analysed matches — +15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 3034 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)
Ma Ning by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 36 | 4.78 | 4.15 | +12% | 19% | 31% |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 23 | 4.83 | 3.81 | +18% | 17% | 39% |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | 6 | 4.33 | 3.52 | +8% | 33% | 33% |
| Asian Cup | 4 | 4.50 | 3.51 | +7% | 75% | 0% |
| Gulf Cup of Nations | 3 | 5.00 | 3.27 | +10% | 33% | 0% |
| Pro League | 2 | 4.50 | 4.36 | +0% | 100% | 0% |
| World Cup | 1 | 6.00 | 2.62 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| Friendlies | 1 | 1.00 | 3.00 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| AFC Champions League Two | 1 | 1.00 | 3.38 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| League One | 1 | 1.00 | 3.50 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| FA Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 2.33 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
| Arab Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 3.06 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Ma Ning
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 26 Oct | Al-Ahli Jeddah – Al-GharafaAFC Champions League Elite | 2:1 | 9 | 24 | 0 |
| Mon 12 Oct | Al-Nassr – NeftchiAFC Champions League Elite | 3:1 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| Mon 28 Sept | South Korea – UruguayFriendlies | 1:4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tue 1 Sept | Shandong Luneng – SHANGHAI SIPGFA Cup | 0:3 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Fri 14 Aug | Shandong Luneng – Qingdao JonoonSuper League | 3:1 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Ecuador – CuraçaoWorld Cup | 0:0 | 6 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 16 May | Shandong Luneng – Chongqing Tongliang LongSuper League | 3:1 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Beijing Guoan – SHANGHAI SIPGSuper League | 2:2 | 5 | 29 | 2 |
| Fri 1 May | Shanghai Shenhua – Chengdu Better CitySuper League | 2:3 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 17 Apr | Machida Zelvia – Al-Ittihad FCAFC Champions League Elite | 1:0 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| Mon 13 Apr | Al-Ahli Jeddah – Al-Duhail SCAFC Champions League Elite | 1:0 | 4 | 40 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Beijing Guoan – Shanghai ShenhuaSuper League | 1:1 | 5 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Chongqing Tongliang Long – Shenyang UrbanSuper League | 1:0 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| Mon 16 Feb | Al-Hilal Saudi FC – Al Wahda FCAFC Champions League Elite | 2:1 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Tue 10 Feb | Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Johor Darul Takzim FCAFC Champions League Elite | 2:1 | 8 | 26 | 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 Ma Ning give per game?
On average 4.49 cards per game in 82 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.84).
Is Ma Ning a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Ma Ning officiates, the card count is +15% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 28% of these matches.
How often do matches with Ma Ning go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 51% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 65%. Both teams were booked in 79%.
Does Ma Ning give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Ma Ning.