JapanMatches analysed: 742023–2026Yoshimi Yamashita: referee stats
Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan) has shown 2.10 cards per game in 74 analysed matches — −18% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −18%Upcoming matches with Yoshimi Yamashita
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Percentile among 2790 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)
Yoshimi Yamashita by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 32 | 2.06 | 2.71 | −16% | 16% | 6% |
| J2 League | 24 | 2.04 | 2.56 | −12% | 4% | 4% |
| J-League Cup | 7 | 2.29 | 2.69 | −5% | 14% | 14% |
| Emperor Cup | 5 | 1.60 | 2.13 | −5% | 20% | 20% |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 2 | 4.50 | 3.91 | +2% | 50% | 0% |
| AFC Champions League Two | 2 | 1.50 | 3.38 | −8% | 50% | 0% |
| Asian Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 3.51 | −5% | 0% | 0% |
| Olympics Men | 1 | 3.00 | 3.75 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Yoshimi Yamashita
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8 Aug | Cerezo Osaka – Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League | 2:1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 24 May | Mito Hollyhock – Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League | 1:3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 10 May | JEF United Chiba – Machida ZelviaJ1 League | 0:2 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Wed 29 Apr | Shimizu S-pulse – V-varen NagasakiJ1 League | 1:2 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Apr | Fagiano Okayama – Avispa FukuokaJ1 League | 2:0 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 25 Oct | FC Tokyo – Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League | 3:1 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Tue 21 Oct | Melbourne City – Buriram UnitedAFC Champions League Elite | 2:1 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Fri 3 Oct | Shonan Bellmare – Tokyo VerdyJ1 League | 0:1 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 13 Sept | Avispa Fukuoka – Cerezo OsakaJ1 League | 2:4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 31 Aug | V-varen Nagasaki – Fujieda MYFCJ2 League | 2:1 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Wed 16 Jul | Reinmeer Aomori – Blaublitz AkitaEmperor Cup | 1:2 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 28 Jun | Shonan Bellmare – Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League | 1:1 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 15 Jun | Consadole Sapporo – ImabariJ2 League | 2:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 11 Jun | Kawasaki Frontale – Fukushima UnitedEmperor Cup | 4:3 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 25 May | Renofa Yamaguchi – Fujieda MYFCJ2 League | 0:0 | 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 Yoshimi Yamashita give per game?
On average 2.10 cards per game in 74 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.70).
Is Yoshimi Yamashita a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Yoshimi Yamashita officiates, the card count is −18% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 7% of these matches.
How often do matches with Yoshimi Yamashita go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 8% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 18%. Both teams were booked in 41%.
Does Yoshimi Yamashita give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Yoshimi Yamashita.