JapanMatches analysed: 1082023โ€“2026

Futoshi Nakamura: referee stats

Futoshi Nakamura (Japan) has shown 3.13 cards per game in 108 analysed matches โ€” +13% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +13%
Cards per game3.13league avg 2.71
Over 4.5 cards17%Over 3.5 cards: 40%
Matches with a penalty15%
Matches with a red card11%
Fouls per game22.3
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.3 / 1.9

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Strictness 91Fouls called 35Penalties 35Red cards 54Late cards 12Away cards 71

Percentile among 3027 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)

10
21
32
23
84
25
16
17
8+

Futoshi Nakamura by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
J1 League Japan783.142.72+13%15%13%
J2 League Japan112.362.61โˆ’4%9%9%
J-League Cup Japan113.002.67+5%0%0%
Emperor Cup Japan64.332.17+23%17%17%
Liga 1 Indonesia24.004.85โˆ’3%100%0%

Last matches refereed by Futoshi Nakamura

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
03.11.2026Kataller Toyama โ€“ Vegalta SendaiJ2 League1:0 0 130
24.10.2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima โ€“ Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League4:0 2 280
21.10.2026Kawasaki Frontale โ€“ Vissel KobeJ1 League2:1 2 170
17.10.2026JEF United Chiba โ€“ Yokohama F. MarinosJ1 League0:0 7 290
19.09.2026Kawasaki Frontale โ€“ KashimaJ1 League3:3 5 360
06.06.2026Tokyo Verdy โ€“ Gamba OsakaJ1 League2:4 4 210
30.05.2026Cerezo Osaka โ€“ FC TokyoJ1 League2:2 3 250
22.05.2026Machida Zelvia โ€“ UrawaJ1 League1:0 1 180
06.05.2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima โ€“ Vissel KobeJ1 League1:1 4 140
19.04.2026Nagoya Grampus โ€“ Avispa FukuokaJ1 League2:2 5 220
22.03.2026Urawa โ€“ Machida ZelviaJ1 League1:2 4 201
14.03.2026Kyoto Sanga โ€“ Cerezo OsakaJ1 League1:2 4 180
07.03.2026Kashima โ€“ Tokyo VerdyJ1 League2:0 1 261
27.02.2026Vissel Kobe โ€“ Avispa FukuokaJ1 League2:1 4 140
14.02.2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima โ€“ Fagiano OkayamaJ1 League1:1 4 190

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 Futoshi Nakamura give per game?

On average 3.13 cards per game in 108 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.71).

Is Futoshi Nakamura a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Futoshi Nakamura officiates, the card count is +13% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 11% of these matches.

How often do matches with Futoshi Nakamura go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 17% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 40%. Both teams were booked in 67%.

Does Futoshi Nakamura give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 15% of matches refereed by Futoshi Nakamura.