USAMatches analysed: 802023–2026Nabil Bensalah: referee stats
Nabil Bensalah (USA) has shown 4.81 cards per game in 80 analysed matches — +2% 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)
Nabil Bensalah by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 USL Championship | 52 | 5.29 | 4.91 | +7% | 19% | 14% |
| MLS Next Pro | 15 | 3.80 | 4.49 | −9% | 20% | 7% |
| Major League Soccer | 6 | 4.17 | 4.28 | −1% | 0% | 17% |
| USL League One | 2 | 5.00 | 5.04 | −0% | 0% | 50% |
| USL League One Cup | 2 | 7.00 | 4.49 | +10% | 50% | 50% |
| NWSL Women | 1 | 1.00 | 2.40 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
| US Open Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 3.77 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| USL Super League | 1 | 2.00 | 2.49 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Nabil Bensalah
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | Louisville City – Loudoun UnitedUSL Championship | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 30 Aug | Oakland Roots – Orange County SCUSL Championship | 1:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 15 Aug | Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Charleston BatteryUSL Championship | 3:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Thu 13 Aug | San Antonio – Miami FCUSL League One Cup | 2:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Aug | NJ/NY Gotham FC W – San Diego Wave WNWSL Women | 1:0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Jul | St. Louis City – Colorado RapidsMajor League Soccer | 1:0 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Jul | Sporting JAX – BrooklynUSL Championship | 2:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 5 Jul | Colorado Springs – Phoenix RisingUSL Championship | 3:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 21 Jun | Sacramento Republic – New Mexico UnitedUSL Championship | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Jun | Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Indy ElevenUSL Championship | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 May | Louisville City – Tampa Bay RowdiesUSL Championship | 0:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Sporting Kansas City – New York Red BullsMajor League Soccer | 1:2 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 9 May | Hartford Athletic – Detroit CityUSL Championship | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Rhode Island – Birmingham LegionUSL Championship | 1:3 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 29 Apr | Columbus Crew – One KnoxvilleUS Open Cup | 4:1 | 1 | — | 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 Nabil Bensalah give per game?
On average 4.81 cards per game in 80 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.70).
Is Nabil Bensalah a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Nabil Bensalah officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 14% of these matches.
How often do matches with Nabil Bensalah go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 59% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 76%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does Nabil Bensalah give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Nabil Bensalah.