NetherlandsMatches analysed: 1222022–2026Sander van der Eijk: referee stats
Sander van der Eijk (Netherlands) has shown 3.68 cards per game in 122 analysed matches — +4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Sander van der Eijk by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 62 | 3.73 | 3.26 | +12% | 13% | 23% |
| Eerste Divisie | 18 | 3.28 | 3.47 | −3% | 22% | 17% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 9 | 3.44 | 4.62 | −13% | 22% | 33% |
| UEFA Europa League | 6 | 4.17 | 4.24 | −1% | 0% | 50% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 6 | 3.33 | 3.56 | −2% | 17% | 0% |
| UEFA Youth League | 5 | 6.20 | 4.14 | +16% | 20% | 20% |
| UEFA U21 Championship | 4 | 1.75 | 4.36 | −17% | 25% | 25% |
| UEFA U19 Championship | 3 | 3.67 | 3.88 | −1% | 0% | 33% |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 6.00 | 4.27 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| Friendlies | 1 | 1.00 | 3.00 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 1 | 3.00 | 3.60 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| KNVB Beker | 1 | 2.00 | 3.06 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Sander van der Eijk
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept | AZ Alkmaar – TelstarEredivisie | 1:0 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 13 Sept | Excelsior – UtrechtEredivisie | 1:2 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Ajax – PSV EindhovenEredivisie | 1:3 | 9 | 19 | 0 |
| Thu 27 Aug | Brighton – TromsoUEFA Europa Conference League | 4:0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Aug | GO Ahead Eagles – ADO Den HaagEredivisie | 3:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Thu 13 Aug | Heart Of Midlothian – BenficaUEFA Europa League | 1:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam – FeyenoordEredivisie | 0:1 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 23 May | FC Volendam – Willem IIEerste Divisie | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | NEC Nijmegen – GO Ahead EaglesEredivisie | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 11 May | NAC Breda – HeerenveenEredivisie | 2:0 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Sun 3 May | AZ Alkmaar – TwenteEredivisie | 2:2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Excelsior – UtrechtEredivisie | 5:0 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Ajax – TwenteEredivisie | 1:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Tue 31 Mar | Austria – South KoreaFriendlies | 1:0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Thu 19 Mar | Shakhtar Donetsk – Lech PoznanUEFA Europa Conference League | 1:2 | 4 | 17 | 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 Sander van der Eijk give per game?
On average 3.68 cards per game in 122 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.54).
Is Sander van der Eijk a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Sander van der Eijk officiates, the card count is +4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Sander van der Eijk go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 32% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 49%. Both teams were booked in 74%.
Does Sander van der Eijk give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Sander van der Eijk.