NetherlandsMatches analysed: 172025–2026Rick Sturm: referee stats
Rick Sturm (Netherlands) has shown 3.06 cards per game in 17 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −6%Upcoming matches with Rick Sturm
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Percentile among 3039 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 17 matches)
Rick Sturm by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eerste Divisie | 16 | 3.13 | 3.42 | −5% | 31% | 0% |
| Tweede Divisie | 1 | 2.00 | 3.60 | −3% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Rick Sturm
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | De Graafschap – WaalwijkEerste Divisie | 1:1 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Fri 9 Oct | FC Volendam – VitesseEerste Divisie | 2:0 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Fri 25 Sept | Dordrecht – Almere City FCEerste Divisie | 3:2 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Sept | Den Bosch – Helmond SportEerste Divisie | 2:1 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Mon 17 Aug | Jong Ajax – EmmenEerste Divisie | 4:6 | 3 | 32 | 1 |
| Fri 19 Dec | VVV Venlo – DordrechtEerste Divisie | 3:1 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 12 Dec | MVV – Jong AjaxEerste Divisie | 2:1 | 3 | 25 | 1 |
| Sat 15 Nov | FC Eindhoven – CambuurEerste Divisie | 3:3 | 4 | 29 | 1 |
| Fri 7 Nov | Jong Ajax – DordrechtEerste Divisie | 0:0 | 11 | 33 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Oct | Almere City FC – Jong AZEerste Divisie | 1:3 | 2 | 13 | 1 |
| Mon 20 Oct | Jong PSV U21 – ADO Den HaagEerste Divisie | 0:3 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Mon 29 Sept | Waalwijk – Jong AjaxEerste Divisie | 2:1 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Fri 26 Sept | Almere City FC – Jong UtrechtEerste Divisie | 4:0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Fri 19 Sept | FC Eindhoven – FC OSSEerste Divisie | 3:4 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Mon 15 Sept | Jong Ajax – ADO Den HaagEerste Divisie | 1:3 | 1 | 15 | 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 Rick Sturm give per game?
On average 3.06 cards per game in 17 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.43).
Is Rick Sturm a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Rick Sturm officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 0% of these matches.
How often do matches with Rick Sturm go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 18% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 29%. Both teams were booked in 53%.
Does Rick Sturm give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 29% of matches refereed by Rick Sturm.