BrazilMatches analysed: 232023–2026Paulo Cesar Zanovelli: referee stats
Paulo Cesar Zanovelli (Brazil) has shown 5.74 cards per game in 23 analysed matches — +10% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 3044 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)
Paulo Cesar Zanovelli by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 9 | 4.78 | 4.95 | −2% | 11% | 44% |
| Mineiro - 1 | 6 | 5.67 | 4.98 | +6% | 33% | 17% |
| Serie A | 3 | 6.00 | 4.85 | +6% | 0% | 33% |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 2 | 8.50 | 4.92 | +14% | 0% | 100% |
| Pernambucano - 1 | 2 | 6.50 | 6.00 | +2% | 50% | 50% |
| Copa Do Brasil | 1 | 7.00 | 4.91 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Paulo Cesar Zanovelli
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | CRB – CearaSerie B | 1:1 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Wed 4 Nov | Flamengo – GremioSerie A | 3:1 | 0 | — | — |
| Sat 24 Oct | Avai – Botafogo SPSerie B | 0:2 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 17 Oct | Athletico-PR – PalmeirasSerie A | 0:2 | 6 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 10 Oct | Vasco DA Gama – RemoSerie A | 0:0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 2 Oct | Novorizontino – GoiasSerie B | 3:0 | 4 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Cuiaba – GoiasSerie B | 1:1 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Fri 7 Aug | Ceara – Ponte PretaSerie B | 2:0 | 7 | 28 | 0 |
| Tue 30 Jun | Botafogo SP – CRBSerie B | 0:1 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Atletico Goianiense – São BernardoSerie B | 0:1 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Avai – Fortaleza ECSerie B | 0:0 | 8 | 35 | 0 |
| Thu 7 May | Macara – TigreCONMEBOL Sudamericana | 2:2 | 8 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Apr | Atletico Paranaense – Atletico GoianienseCopa Do Brasil | 0:0 | 7 | 37 | 0 |
| Wed 8 Apr | Alianza Atletico – TigreCONMEBOL Sudamericana | 1:1 | 9 | 31 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Nautico Recife – Ponte PretaSerie B | 1:0 | 6 | 35 | 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 Paulo Cesar Zanovelli give per game?
On average 5.74 cards per game in 23 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.03).
Is Paulo Cesar Zanovelli a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Paulo Cesar Zanovelli officiates, the card count is +10% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 39% of these matches.
How often do matches with Paulo Cesar Zanovelli go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 70% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 78%. Both teams were booked in 91%.
Does Paulo Cesar Zanovelli give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 17% of matches refereed by Paulo Cesar Zanovelli.