JapanMatches analysed: 552023–2025Toshihiro Nakai: referee stats
Toshihiro Nakai (Japan) has shown 2.04 cards per game in 55 analysed matches — −18% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −18%Upcoming matches with Toshihiro Nakai
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Percentile among 2954 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)
Toshihiro Nakai by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J3 League | 37 | 2.27 | 2.72 | −12% | 8% | 0% |
| J2 League | 17 | 1.53 | 2.53 | −20% | 6% | 12% |
| J-League Cup | 1 | 2.00 | 2.41 | −1% | 100% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Toshihiro Nakai
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 14 Sept | Blaublitz Akita – Ehime FCJ2 League | 3:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 30 Aug | Montedio Yamagata – Sagan TosuJ2 League | 3:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 16 Aug | Kataller Toyama – ImabariJ2 League | 1:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 Aug | Fujieda MYFC – Renofa YamaguchiJ2 League | 2:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Jul | Iwaki – V-varen NagasakiJ2 League | 1:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Jun | Consadole Sapporo – Roasso KumamotoJ2 League | 3:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 15 Jun | Oita Trinita – Blaublitz AkitaJ2 League | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 25 May | Montedio Yamagata – Ventforet KofuJ2 League | 0:4 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 18 May | Ehime FC – Tokushima VortisJ2 League | 0:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sat 3 May | Omiya Ardija – Kataller ToyamaJ2 League | 2:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Apr | Tokushima Vortis – Mito HollyhockJ2 League | 0:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sun 6 Apr | Imabari – V-varen NagasakiJ2 League | 4:1 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Wed 26 Mar | Kagoshima United – Montedio YamagataJ-League Cup | 0:2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sun 16 Mar | Renofa Yamaguchi – Oita TrinitaJ2 League | 1:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Mar | Fujieda MYFC – Blaublitz AkitaJ2 League | 2:1 | 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 Toshihiro Nakai give per game?
On average 2.04 cards per game in 55 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.66).
Is Toshihiro Nakai a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Toshihiro Nakai officiates, the card count is −18% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 4% of these matches.
How often do matches with Toshihiro Nakai go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 4% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 16%. Both teams were booked in 40%.
Does Toshihiro Nakai give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Toshihiro Nakai.