BrazilMatches analysed: 822023–2026Raphael Claus · Serie A: referee stats
Raphael Claus (Brazil) has shown 4.59 cards per game in 82 analysed matches — −13% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2957 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)
Last matches refereed by Raphael Claus
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sun 23 Aug | Vitoria – BahiaSerie A | 0:2 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | RB Bragantino – CorinthiansSerie A | 0:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Thu 30 Jul | Fluminense – BahiaSerie A | 0:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Vasco DA Gama – Atletico ParanaenseSerie A | 1:0 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Palmeiras – SantosSerie A | 1:1 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Sao Paulo – MirassolSerie A | 1:0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Cruzeiro – GremioSerie A | 2:0 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| Sun 12 Apr | Fluminense – FlamengoSerie A | 1:2 | 6 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Atletico Paranaense – CoritibaSerie A | 2:0 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Thu 19 Mar | Vasco DA Gama – FluminenseSerie A | 3:2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Mar | Mirassol – SantosSerie A | 2:2 | 4 | 16 | 1 |
| Thu 26 Feb | Gremio – Atletico-MGSerie A | 2:1 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Feb | Vitoria – FlamengoSerie A | 1:2 | 7 | 33 | 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 4.59 cards per game in 82 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.36).
Is Raphael Claus a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Raphael Claus officiates, the card count is −13% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Raphael Claus go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 46% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 66%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Raphael Claus give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 18% of matches refereed by Raphael Claus.