BrazilMatches analysed: 1762023–2026Raphael Claus: referee stats
Raphael Claus (Brazil) has shown 4.30 cards per game in 176 analysed matches — −14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −14%Upcoming matches with Raphael Claus
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Percentile among 3029 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)
Raphael Claus by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 84 | 4.50 | 5.34 | −14% | 18% | 19% |
| Paulista - A1 | 34 | 4.65 | 4.89 | −4% | 35% | 32% |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | 22 | 4.64 | 5.19 | −8% | 23% | 14% |
| Copa Do Brasil | 8 | 2.75 | 4.41 | −17% | 13% | 0% |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | 6 | 3.00 | 5.14 | −17% | 17% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification South America | 6 | 3.50 | 4.08 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| Serie B | 6 | 4.00 | 5.20 | −10% | 17% | 17% |
| World Cup | 2 | 2.00 | 2.62 | −3% | 0% | 50% |
| Copa America | 2 | 3.00 | 4.06 | −4% | 50% | 0% |
| Pro League | 2 | 3.00 | 4.30 | −5% | 50% | 50% |
| Serie C | 1 | 4.00 | 4.65 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
 Pro League | 1 | 6.00 | 4.29 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Raphael Claus
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | Sao Paulo – CorinthiansSerie A | 0:0 | 0 | — | — |
| Thu 29 Oct | Atletico-MG – CruzeiroSerie A | 0:1 | 0 | — | — |
| Sat 17 Oct | Botafogo – Chapecoense-scSerie A | 1:0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Wed 7 Oct | RB Bragantino – MirassolSerie A | 1:1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 3 Oct | Santa Cruz – MaringáSerie C | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Sept | Atletico-MG – Chapecoense-scSerie A | 1:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 12 Sept | Gremio – Vasco DA GamaSerie A | 1:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Goias – Fortaleza ECSerie B | 0:1 | 8 | 27 | 0 |
| Wed 2 Sept | Atletico-MG – CruzeiroCopa Do Brasil | 2:1 | 7 | 28 | 1 |
| Sun 23 Aug | Vitoria – BahiaSerie A | 0:2 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 12 Aug | Estudiantes L.P. – U. CatolicaCONMEBOL Libertadores | 1:1 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | RB Bragantino – CorinthiansSerie A | 0:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | Chapecoense-sc – CruzeiroCopa Do Brasil | 0:0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Thu 30 Jul | Fluminense – BahiaSerie A | 0:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Thu 2 Jul | USA – Bosnia & HerzegovinaWorld Cup | 2:0 | 2 | 20 | 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 Raphael Claus give per game?
On average 4.30 cards per game in 176 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.06).
Is Raphael Claus a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Raphael Claus officiates, the card count is −14% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Raphael Claus go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 43% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 61%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does Raphael Claus give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Raphael Claus.