IranMatches analysed: 302023–2026Payam Heydari: referee stats
Payam Heydari (Iran) has shown 3.53 cards per game in 30 analysed matches — +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2950 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)
Payam Heydari by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Persian Gulf Pro League | 19 | 3.74 | 3.34 | +7% | 26% | 21% |
| AFC Champions League Two | 8 | 3.88 | 3.28 | +7% | 13% | 13% |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 1 | 3.00 | 3.74 | −2% | 100% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | 1 | 1.00 | 3.52 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| Super Cup | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Payam Heydari
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 18 Feb | Al-Nassr – ArkadagAFC Champions League Two | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Thu 27 Nov | Pohang Steelers – BG Pathum UnitedAFC Champions League Two | 2:0 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Thu 6 Nov | Selangor – Persib BandungAFC Champions League Two | 2:3 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| Tue 16 Sept | Melbourne City – Sanfrecce HiroshimaAFC Champions League Elite | 0:2 | 3 | 20 | 1 |
| Mon 25 Aug | Sepahan FC – Persepolis FCPersian Gulf Pro League | 0:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 19 Aug | Tractor Sazi – Esteghlal FCPersian Gulf Pro League | 0:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Thu 8 May | Kheybar Khorramabad – Persepolis FCPersian Gulf Pro League | 1:2 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 2 May | Sepahan FC – Gol GoharPersian Gulf Pro League | 1:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Apr | Tractor Sazi – MalavanPersian Gulf Pro League | 3:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Apr | Mes Rafsanjan – Nassaji MazandaranPersian Gulf Pro League | 0:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 29 Mar | Aluminium Arak – Tractor SaziPersian Gulf Pro League | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Fri 14 Mar | Mes Rafsanjan – Esteghlal KhuzestanPersian Gulf Pro League | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Thu 27 Feb | Persepolis FC – Esteghlal FCPersian Gulf Pro League | 2:1 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Thu 20 Feb | Home United – Muangthong UnitedAFC Champions League Two | 4:0 | 4 | 20 | 1 |
| Fri 7 Feb | Kheybar Khorramabad – Foolad FCPersian Gulf Pro League | 2:0 | 0 | — | 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 Payam Heydari give per game?
On average 3.53 cards per game in 30 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.23).
Is Payam Heydari a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Payam Heydari officiates, the card count is +7% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.
How often do matches with Payam Heydari go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 57%. Both teams were booked in 67%.
Does Payam Heydari give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Payam Heydari.