BulgariaMatches analysed: 332023โ€“2026

Denislav Stalev: referee stats

Denislav Stalev (Bulgaria) has shown 4.70 cards per game in 33 analysed matches โ€” +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +2%
Cards per game4.70league avg 4.58
Over 4.5 cards42%Over 3.5 cards: 70%
Matches with a penalty15%
Matches with a red card21%
Fouls per game24.7
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.6 / 3.1

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Referee radar

Strictness 58Fouls called 67Penalties 24Red cards 65Late cards 27Away cards 35

Percentile among 2950 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)

20
11
2
23
74
25
6
57
18+

Denislav Stalev by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Second League Bulgaria184.564.47+1%17%17%
First League Bulgaria154.874.72+2%13%27%

Last matches refereed by Denislav Stalev

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
14.09.2026Ludogorets โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League2:1 4 โ€”0
21.08.2026Cherno More Varna โ€“ Dunav RuseFirst League3:1 4 โ€”0
18.05.2026Beroe โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League0:1 4 โ€”0
27.04.2026Lokomotiv Sofia โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League1:1 3 200
07.03.2026Botev Vratsa โ€“ Arda KardzhaliFirst League1:0 4 370
21.11.2025Beroe โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League0:0 5 170
29.09.2025Beroe โ€“ DobrudzhaFirst League1:0 9 โ€”1
23.08.2025Montana โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League2:0 7 โ€”0
15.05.2025Septemvri Sofia โ€“ Hebar 1918First League1:0 1 โ€”0
11.05.2025Spartak Pleven โ€“ MarekSecond League2:0 0 โ€”0
11.04.2025Spartak Varna โ€“ Levski KrumovgradFirst League1:0 7 โ€”0
08.04.2025Dunav Ruse โ€“ MarekSecond League0:0 0 โ€”0
03.03.2025Ludogorets โ€“ Septemvri SofiaFirst League0:0 4 โ€”0
22.02.2025Nesebar โ€“ DobrudzhaSecond League1:1 7 โ€”0
04.12.2024Beroe โ€“ Botev VratsaFirst League5:1 4 โ€”1

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 Denislav Stalev give per game?

On average 4.70 cards per game in 33 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.58).

Is Denislav Stalev a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Denislav Stalev officiates, the card count is +2% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 21% of these matches.

How often do matches with Denislav Stalev go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 42% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 70%. Both teams were booked in 79%.

Does Denislav Stalev give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Denislav Stalev.