ItalyMatches analysed: 1052023–2026Simone Sozza: referee stats
Simone Sozza (Italy) has shown 4.40 cards per game in 105 analysed matches — +1% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3027 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)
Simone Sozza by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 49 | 4.27 | 4.05 | +4% | 41% | 22% |
| Serie B | 17 | 5.29 | 5.14 | +2% | 18% | 12% |
| UEFA Europa League | 12 | 5.08 | 4.44 | +8% | 67% | 25% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 7 | 3.57 | 4.72 | −10% | 29% | 0% |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 | 4.83 | 4.07 | +7% | 33% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 2 | 1.00 | 3.60 | −10% | 0% | 50% |
 Super League 1 | 2 | 4.50 | 5.53 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 3.00 | 4.36 | −5% | 100% | 0% |
| UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification | 2 | 5.50 | 3.53 | +8% | 0% | 50% |
| UEFA Nations League | 1 | 5.00 | 4.77 | +0% | 0% | 0% |
| Coppa Italia | 1 | 1.00 | 2.78 | −4% | 0% | 0% |
| Cup | 1 | 4.00 | 4.83 | −2% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Simone Sozza
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov | Juventus – NapoliSerie A | 2:0 | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 25 Oct | Genoa – VeneziaSerie A | 1:0 | 0 | — | — |
| Wed 21 Oct | Real Betis – FeyenoordUEFA Champions League | 1:0 | 0 | — | — |
| Sun 11 Oct | Como – AS RomaSerie A | 0:0 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Sept | Venezia – LazioSerie A | 0:2 | 6 | 21 | 2 |
| Tue 8 Sept | Borussia Dortmund – VillarrealUEFA Champions League | 3:2 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Inter – NapoliSerie A | 3:2 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Thu 27 Aug | FC Iberia 1999 – JagielloniaUEFA Europa League | 1:2 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Thu 13 Aug | Anderlecht – PAOKUEFA Europa League | 3:2 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sun 24 May | Hellas Verona – AS RomaSerie A | 0:2 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | Genoa – AC MilanSerie A | 1:2 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Fri 8 May | Catanzaro – BariSerie B | 2:3 | 2 | 25 | 1 |
| Sun 3 May | PAOK – Olympiakos PiraeusSuper League 1 | 3:1 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | AC Milan – JuventusSerie A | 0:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Apr | Inter – ComoCoppa Italia | 3:2 | 1 | 11 | 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 Simone Sozza give per game?
On average 4.40 cards per game in 105 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.34).
Is Simone Sozza a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Simone Sozza officiates, the card count is +1% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 18% of these matches.
How often do matches with Simone Sozza go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 85%.
Does Simone Sozza give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 36% of matches refereed by Simone Sozza.