BulgariaMatches analysed: 452023–2026Valentin Zhelezov · First League: referee stats
Valentin Zhelezov (Bulgaria) has shown 4.71 cards per game in 45 analysed matches — −4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Valentin Zhelezov
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 18 May | Lokomotiv Sofia – Slavia SofiaFirst League | 2:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Dobrudzha – BeroeFirst League | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Thu 16 Apr | Montana – Slavia SofiaFirst League | 0:0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Botev Plovdiv – Spartak VarnaFirst League | 5:0 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Dobrudzha – BeroeFirst League | 1:0 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Fri 20 Feb | Cherno More Varna – Botev VratsaFirst League | 0:0 | 5 | 22 | 0 |
| Sun 7 Dec | Spartak Varna – Levski SofiaFirst League | 1:3 | 4 | 27 | 1 |
| Mon 24 Nov | Botev Vratsa – Slavia SofiaFirst League | 0:1 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Oct | Lokomotiv Sofia – Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League | 2:2 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| Sun 21 Sept | Slavia Sofia – BeroeFirst League | 0:0 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Fri 25 Jul | Botev Vratsa – LudogoretsFirst League | 0:1 | 10 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 18 Jul | Lokomotiv Sofia – Cherno More VarnaFirst League | 1:1 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 25 May | Botev Vratsa – Slavia SofiaFirst League | 2:1 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Wed 14 May | Arda Kardzhali – Levski SofiaFirst League | 0:3 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 26 Apr | Spartak Varna – CSKA SofiaFirst League | 0:1 | 6 | 19 | 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 Valentin Zhelezov give per game?
On average 4.71 cards per game in 45 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.94).
Is Valentin Zhelezov a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Valentin Zhelezov officiates, the card count is −4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.
How often do matches with Valentin Zhelezov go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 47% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 87%.
Does Valentin Zhelezov give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 22% of matches refereed by Valentin Zhelezov.