Raphael Claus: referee stats
Raphael Claus (Brazil) has shown 4.34 cards per game in 173 analysed matches โ โ14% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2968 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)
Raphael Claus by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A Brazil | 82 | 4.59 | 5.36 | โ13% | 18% | 18% |
| Paulista - A1 Brazil | 34 | 4.65 | 4.89 | โ4% | 35% | 32% |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores World | 22 | 4.64 | 5.19 | โ8% | 23% | 14% |
| Copa Do Brasil Brazil | 8 | 2.75 | 4.41 | โ17% | 13% | 0% |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana World | 6 | 3.00 | 5.15 | โ17% | 17% | 0% |
| World Cup - Qualification South America World | 6 | 3.50 | 4.08 | โ5% | 0% | 0% |
| Serie B Brazil | 6 | 4.00 | 5.19 | โ10% | 17% | 17% |
| World Cup World | 2 | 2.00 | 2.62 | โ3% | 0% | 50% |
| Copa America World | 2 | 3.00 | 4.06 | โ4% | 50% | 0% |
| Pro League United-Arab-Emirates | 2 | 3.00 | 4.30 | โ5% | 50% | 50% |
| Pro League Saudi-Arabia | 1 | 6.00 | 4.29 | +4% | 0% | 0% |
| Presidents Cup United-Arab-Emirates | 1 | 6.00 | 5.50 | +1% | 0% | 100% |
Last matches refereed by Raphael Claus
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.09.2026 | Atletico-MG โ Chapecoense-scSerie A | 1:1 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| 12.09.2026 | Gremio โ Vasco DA GamaSerie A | 1:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| 05.09.2026 | Goias โ Fortaleza ECSerie B | 0:1 | 8 | 27 | 0 |
| 02.09.2026 | Atletico-MG โ CruzeiroCopa Do Brasil | 2:1 | 7 | 28 | 1 |
| 23.08.2026 | Vitoria โ BahiaSerie A | 0:2 | 7 | 23 | 0 |
| 12.08.2026 | Estudiantes L.P. โ U. CatolicaCONMEBOL Libertadores | 1:1 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| 09.08.2026 | RB Bragantino โ CorinthiansSerie A | 0:2 | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| 02.08.2026 | Chapecoense-sc โ CruzeiroCopa Do Brasil | 0:0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 30.07.2026 | Fluminense โ BahiaSerie A | 0:0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 02.07.2026 | USA โ Bosnia & HerzegovinaWorld Cup | 2:0 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 21.06.2026 | Spain โ Saudi ArabiaWorld Cup | 4:0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 27.05.2026 | Independiente del Valle โ Rosario CentralCONMEBOL Libertadores | 1:0 | 5 | 17 | 1 |
| 22.05.2026 | Al-Jazira โ Al AinPresidents Cup | 1:4 | 6 | โ | 0 |
| 15.05.2026 | Vitoria โ FlamengoCopa Do Brasil | 2:0 | 5 | 27 | 0 |
| 10.05.2026 | Vasco DA Gama โ Atletico ParanaenseSerie A | 1:0 | 5 | 15 | 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). โvs leagueโ 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.
FAQ
How many cards does Raphael Claus give per game?
On average 4.34 cards per game in 173 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.07).
Is Raphael Claus a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Raphael Claus officiates, the card count is โ14% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Raphael Claus go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 44% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 62%. Both teams were booked in 82%.
Does Raphael Claus give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Raphael Claus.