JapanMatches analysed: 602023–2025Tatsuya Sakai · J3 League: referee stats
Tatsuya Sakai (Japan) has shown 2.82 cards per game in 60 analysed matches — +3% 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)
Last matches refereed by Tatsuya Sakai
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 20 Sept | Azul Claro Numazu – Nara ClubJ3 League | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 6 Sept | Tegevajaro Miyazaki – Tochigi SCJ3 League | 2:3 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Kitakyushu – Nara ClubJ3 League | 0:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 19 Jul | Tochigi City – Thespakusatsu GunmaJ3 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 5 Jul | Vanraure Hachinohe – Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Jun | Kamatamare Sanuki – Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 0:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 14 Jun | Kitakyushu – Azul Claro NumazuJ3 League | 1:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sun 1 Jun | Vanraure Hachinohe – Matsumoto YamagaJ3 League | 2:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Tue 6 May | Tochigi SC – Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 1:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Wed 23 Apr | Fukushima United – Azul Claro NumazuJ3 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Fri 18 Apr | Osaka – Thespakusatsu GunmaJ3 League | 4:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 13 Apr | Kamatamare Sanuki – Matsumoto YamagaJ3 League | 0:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Apr | Parceiro Nagano – Kagoshima UnitedJ3 League | 1:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 23 Mar | FC Ryukyu – Tochigi SCJ3 League | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Mar | Fukushima United – FC GifuJ3 League | 4:3 | 2 | — | 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 Tatsuya Sakai give per game?
On average 2.82 cards per game in 60 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.70).
Is Tatsuya Sakai a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Tatsuya Sakai officiates, the card count is +3% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 10% of these matches.
How often do matches with Tatsuya Sakai go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 15% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 28%. Both teams were booked in 62%.
Does Tatsuya Sakai give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Tatsuya Sakai.