ChinaMatches analysed: 212023–2026Zhang Yangfan: referee stats
Zhang Yangfan (China) has shown 3.91 cards per game in 21 analysed matches — +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Zhang Yangfan by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 16 | 3.75 | 3.63 | +2% | 13% | 13% |
| Super League | 5 | 4.40 | 4.20 | +2% | 20% | 40% |
Last matches refereed by Zhang Yangfan
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Wuhan Three Towns – Henan JianyeSuper League | 1:1 | 5 | 35 | 1 |
| Sat 1 Aug | Ningbo Professional – Guangxi HengchenLeague One | 2:4 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Wed 20 May | Shanghai Shenhua – Wuhan Three TownsSuper League | 2:2 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Sun 19 Apr | Guangzhou E-Power – Meizhou KejiaLeague One | 3:0 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Sat 15 Mar | Guangzhou E-Power – Yanbian LongdingLeague One | 4:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Oct | Guangzhou Evergrande FC – Jiangxi LianshengLeague One | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 29 Sept | Wuhan Three Towns – Henan JianyeSuper League | 1:0 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Sept | Yunnan Yukun – Guangxi BaoyunLeague One | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 8 Jun | Yunnan Yukun – Hebei KungfuLeague One | 4:1 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 26 May | Beijing Guoan – Nantong ZhiyunSuper League | 5:2 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Fri 10 May | SHANGHAI SIPG – Changchun YataiSuper League | 5:2 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 14 Apr | Chongqing Tongliang Long – Guangzhou Evergrande FCLeague One | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 17 Mar | Guangxi Baoyun – Shenyang UrbanLeague One | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sat 21 Oct | Sichuan Jiuniu – Shenyang UrbanLeague One | 1:0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Wed 13 Sept | Dongguan United – Yanbian LongdingLeague One | 1:1 | 1 | — | 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 Zhang Yangfan give per game?
On average 3.91 cards per game in 21 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.77).
Is Zhang Yangfan a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Zhang Yangfan officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Zhang Yangfan go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 48% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 62%. Both teams were booked in 86%.
Does Zhang Yangfan give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 14% of matches refereed by Zhang Yangfan.