JapanMatches analysed: 532023–2026Naoto Uehara: referee stats
Naoto Uehara (Japan) has shown 2.23 cards per game in 53 analysed matches — −9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Naoto Uehara by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J2 League | 37 | 2.32 | 2.54 | −6% | 24% | 8% |
| J-League Cup | 6 | 2.17 | 2.50 | −3% | 17% | 0% |
| J3 League | 5 | 1.80 | 2.67 | −8% | 0% | 20% |
| Emperor Cup | 4 | 2.25 | 2.10 | +1% | 0% | 0% |
| J1 League | 1 | 1.00 | 2.50 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Naoto Uehara
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 31 May | Kanazawa – Gainare TottoriJ2/J3 League | 1:3 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Sagan Tosu – Oita TrinitaJ2/J3 League | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Fujieda MYFC – Oita TrinitaJ2 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Tokushima Vortis – Blaublitz AkitaJ2 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 17 Aug | Fagiano Okayama – Kashiwa ReysolJ1 League | 2:1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Sun 10 Aug | Ehime FC – Sagan TosuJ2 League | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Wed 16 Jul | Shonan Bellmare – Shimizu S-pulseEmperor Cup | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Jul | Vegalta Sendai – Kataller ToyamaJ2 League | 0:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Jun | JEF United Chiba – Jubilo IwataJ2 League | 0:1 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Wed 11 Jun | Albirex Niigata – Fukuyama CityEmperor Cup | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Wed 21 May | Jubilo Iwata – Gamba OsakaJ-League Cup | 2:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 17 May | Fujieda MYFC – Omiya ArdijaJ2 League | 0:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | V-varen Nagasaki – Ehime FCJ2 League | 1:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Tue 29 Apr | Mito Hollyhock – ImabariJ2 League | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Apr | Tokushima Vortis – Kataller ToyamaJ2 League | 1:0 | 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 Naoto Uehara give per game?
On average 2.23 cards per game in 53 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.51).
Is Naoto Uehara a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Naoto Uehara officiates, the card count is −9% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Naoto Uehara go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 11% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 17%. Both teams were booked in 38%.
Does Naoto Uehara give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 19% of matches refereed by Naoto Uehara.