PeruMatches analysed: 972023–2026Michael Espinoza: referee stats
Michael Espinoza (Peru) has shown 4.92 cards per game in 97 analysed matches — −1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3039 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)
Michael Espinoza by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera División | 81 | 4.95 | 5.18 | −4% | 33% | 30% |
| Segunda División | 7 | 4.43 | 3.12 | +14% | 43% | 29% |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 6 | 5.50 | 4.98 | +4% | 33% | 33% |
| Sudamericano U20 | 3 | 4.00 | 3.69 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Michael Espinoza
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Nov | Sporting Cristal – FC CajamarcaPrimera División | 5:0 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Sun 18 Oct | Alianza Lima – Atletico GrauPrimera División | 3:1 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 6 Sept | Universitario – Comerciantes UnidosPrimera División | 2:2 | 5 | 29 | 1 |
| Sat 29 Aug | Club Deportivo Los Chankas – Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera División | 3:4 | 5 | 17 | 2 |
| Sat 8 Aug | Juan Pablo II College – Atletico GrauPrimera División | 0:0 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Alianza Lima – Alianza AtleticoPrimera División | 3:1 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Jul | FBC Melgar – Sporting CristalPrimera División | 2:1 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Atletico Grau – UTC CajamarcaPrimera División | 3:1 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 30 May | Deportivo Garcilaso – Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera División | 4:1 | 4 | 24 | 1 |
| Tue 26 May | Palestino – Deportivo RiestraCONMEBOL Sudamericana | 1:1 | 5 | 25 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Alianza Lima – Club Deportivo Los ChankasPrimera División | 3:0 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | UTC Cajamarca – CiencianoPrimera División | 2:2 | 5 | 27 | 2 |
| Tue 14 Apr | UCV Moquegua – Juan Pablo II CollegePrimera División | 3:0 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Apr | Alianza Atletico – Atletico GrauPrimera División | 2:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 21 Mar | Cienciano – FC CajamarcaPrimera División | 3:0 | 1 | 17 | 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 Michael Espinoza give per game?
On average 4.92 cards per game in 97 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.97).
Is Michael Espinoza a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Michael Espinoza officiates, the card count is −1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 29% of these matches.
How often do matches with Michael Espinoza go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 47% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 65%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Michael Espinoza give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 33% of matches refereed by Michael Espinoza.