ColombiaMatches analysed: 612023โ€“2026

Carlos Ortega: referee stats

Carlos Ortega (Colombia) has shown 6.38 cards per game in 61 analysed matches โ€” +5% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +5%
Cards per game6.38league avg 6.06
Over 4.5 cards74%Over 3.5 cards: 82%
Matches with a penalty28%
Matches with a red card39%
Fouls per game22.8
Cards 1st / 2nd half2.4 / 4.0

Upcoming matches with Carlos Ortega

No appointment published yet. Referee appointments usually appear 1โ€“3 days before kick-off.

Referee radar

Strictness 68Fouls called 34Penalties 75Red cards 76Late cards 61Away cards 90

Percentile among 2955 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)

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37
58+

Carlos Ortega by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Primera A Colombia556.366.17+3%29%40%
CONMEBOL Libertadores World56.405.11+9%20%40%
CONMEBOL Sudamericana World17.004.73+5%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Carlos Ortega

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
19.09.2026Deportivo Cali โ€“ CucutaPrimera A3:0 4 190
18.09.2026Bucaramanga โ€“ Independiente MedellinPrimera A2:2 6 291
12.09.2026Santa Fe โ€“ Deportes TolimaPrimera A1:0 5 200
30.08.2026รguilas Doradas โ€“ ChicoPrimera A2:2 2 131
04.08.2026Deportes Tolima โ€“ Independiente MedellinPrimera A2:3 5 171
01.08.2026Deportivo Pasto โ€“ รguilas DoradasPrimera A1:2 7 210
24.07.2026Llaneros โ€“ Deportivo PereiraPrimera A1:0 8 290
12.05.2026Atletico Nacional โ€“ Internacional de BogotaPrimera A7:1 1 160
10.05.2026America de Cali โ€“ Santa FePrimera A1:1 2 160
03.05.2026Deportes Tolima โ€“ Deportivo CaliPrimera A1:1 9 202
29.04.2026Mirassol โ€“ Always ReadyCONMEBOL Libertadores2:0 8 190
23.04.2026Deportivo Pasto โ€“ Santa FePrimera A1:2 3 220
18.04.2026Deportes Tolima โ€“ Deportivo PereiraPrimera A2:0 0 170
08.04.2026Always Ready โ€“ LDU de QuitoCONMEBOL Libertadores0:1 7 210
29.03.2026Deportivo Pasto โ€“ Atletico NacionalPrimera A1:2 9 220

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). โ€œvs 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 Carlos Ortega give per game?

On average 6.38 cards per game in 61 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 6.06).

Is Carlos Ortega a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Carlos Ortega officiates, the card count is +5% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 39% of these matches.

How often do matches with Carlos Ortega go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 74% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 82%. Both teams were booked in 85%.

Does Carlos Ortega give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by Carlos Ortega.