BulgariaMatches analysed: 692021–2026Volen Chinkov: referee stats
Volen Chinkov (Bulgaria) has shown 5.29 cards per game in 69 analysed matches — +8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 3039 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)
Volen Chinkov by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 58 | 5.36 | 4.90 | +8% | 9% | 24% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 4 | 5.75 | 4.58 | +8% | 25% | 0% |
| Second League | 3 | 3.00 | 4.51 | −8% | 67% | 33% |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 6.00 | 4.10 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| Cup | 1 | 7.00 | 6.00 | +2% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification | 1 | 3.00 | 3.96 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Volen Chinkov
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | Lokomotiv Sofia – Botev PlovdivFirst League | 2:5 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sun 13 Sept | Botev Vratsa – Levski SofiaFirst League | 0:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Mon 24 Aug | Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Arda KardzhaliFirst League | 0:1 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sun 2 Aug | CSKA Sofia – Dunav RuseFirst League | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Thu 30 Jul | Ballkani – BohemiansUEFA Europa Conference League | 3:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 26 Jul | Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Septemvri SofiaFirst League | 2:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Mon 18 May | Dobrudzha – Botev VratsaFirst League | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Thu 14 May | Lokomotiv Sofia – BeroeFirst League | 1:1 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | Spartak Varna – Slavia SofiaFirst League | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Arda Kardzhali – Botev PlovdivFirst League | 0:2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Thu 9 Apr | Lokomotiv Sofia – BeroeFirst League | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 13 Mar | Lokomotiv Plovdiv – Septemvri SofiaFirst League | 1:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Botev Vratsa – BeroeFirst League | 0:0 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Wed 11 Feb | Ludogorets – Levski SofiaCup | 1:0 | 7 | — | 0 |
| Sun 8 Feb | Slavia Sofia – Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League | 0:2 | 6 | — | 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 Volen Chinkov give per game?
On average 5.29 cards per game in 69 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.84).
Is Volen Chinkov a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Volen Chinkov officiates, the card count is +8% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Volen Chinkov go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 67% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 77%. Both teams were booked in 88%.
Does Volen Chinkov give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 12% of matches refereed by Volen Chinkov.