ChinaMatches analysed: 202023–2025Shan Dan'ao: referee stats
Shan Dan'ao (China) has shown 4.75 cards per game in 20 analysed matches — +15% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +15%Upcoming matches with Shan Dan'ao
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Percentile among 2955 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)
Shan Dan'ao by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 13 | 4.62 | 3.60 | +15% | 15% | 15% |
| Super League | 7 | 5.00 | 4.26 | +7% | 14% | 43% |
Last matches refereed by Shan Dan'ao
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 26 Sept | Hangzhou Greentown – Chengdu Better CitySuper League | 3:3 | 6 | 41 | 0 |
| Sat 9 Aug | Shandong Luneng – Changchun YataiSuper League | 2:1 | 7 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Qingdao Youth Island – Dalian ZhixingSuper League | 2:0 | 6 | 31 | 1 |
| Sun 6 Apr | Yunnan Yukun – Qingdao JonoonSuper League | 1:0 | 9 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Nantong Zhiyun – Shanghai JiadingLeague One | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 27 Sept | Qingdao Red Lions – Guangzhou Evergrande FCLeague One | 1:1 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sat 31 Aug | Guangxi Baoyun – Qingdao Red LionsLeague One | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 9 Aug | SHANGHAI SIPG – Meizhou KejiaSuper League | 7:2 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 28 Jul | Dalian Huayi – Shaanxi UnionLeague Two | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 17 Jul | Wuxi Wugou – Beijing GuoanFA Cup | 1:3 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Jun | Hebei Kungfu – Qingdao Youth IslandFA Cup | 2:2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 26 May | Dalian Zhixing – Chongqing Tongliang LongLeague One | 2:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Wed 1 May | Shanghai Shenhua – Shijiazhuang Y. J.Super League | 4:0 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Sat 20 Apr | Shenyang Urban – Jiangxi LianshengLeague One | 2:1 | 9 | — | 0 |
| Wed 10 Apr | Shijiazhuang Y. J. – Changchun YataiSuper League | 2:0 | 3 | 25 | 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 Shan Dan'ao give per game?
On average 4.75 cards per game in 20 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.83).
Is Shan Dan'ao a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Shan Dan'ao officiates, the card count is +15% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 25% of these matches.
How often do matches with Shan Dan'ao go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 55%. Both teams were booked in 95%.
Does Shan Dan'ao give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Shan Dan'ao.