Hirokazu Otsubo: referee stats
Hirokazu Otsubo (Japan) has shown 2.32 cards per game in 53 analysed matches โ โ9% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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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)
Hirokazu Otsubo by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J2 League Japan | 38 | 2.53 | 2.64 | โ3% | 11% | 11% |
| J3 League Japan | 12 | 1.75 | 2.61 | โ14% | 8% | 0% |
| Emperor Cup Japan | 2 | 2.00 | 2.15 | โ1% | 0% | 0% |
| J-League Cup Japan | 1 | 2.00 | 2.88 | โ2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Hirokazu Otsubo
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (homeโaway) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2025 | Gainare Tottori โ Matsumoto YamagaJ3 League | 0:0 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 16.08.2025 | Kanazawa โ Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 2:3 | 3 | โ | 1 |
| 05.07.2025 | Azul Claro Numazu โ Kochi UnitedJ3 League | 4:0 | 1 | โ | 0 |
| 27.06.2025 | Fukushima United โ Vanraure HachinoheJ3 League | 0:1 | 2 | โ | 0 |
| 07.06.2025 | Kagoshima United โ FC GifuJ3 League | 3:2 | 3 | โ | 0 |
| 18.05.2025 | Azul Claro Numazu โ Parceiro NaganoJ3 League | 0:0 | 0 | โ | 0 |
| 03.05.2025 | Gainare Tottori โ FC RyukyuJ3 League | 2:0 | 2 | โ | 0 |
| 20.04.2025 | Matsumoto Yamaga โ Tochigi CityJ3 League | 0:1 | 1 | โ | 0 |
| 05.04.2025 | Kitakyushu โ OsakaJ3 League | 1:0 | 0 | โ | 0 |
| 23.03.2025 | Nara Club โ Thespakusatsu GunmaJ3 League | 3:1 | 1 | โ | 0 |
| 15.03.2025 | Kamatamare Sanuki โ FC RyukyuJ3 League | 1:0 | 4 | โ | 0 |
| 02.03.2025 | Tochigi SC โ Tegevajaro MiyazakiJ3 League | 1:2 | 1 | โ | 0 |
| 03.11.2024 | Oita Trinita โ Thespakusatsu GunmaJ2 League | 2:1 | 2 | โ | 0 |
| 27.10.2024 | Renofa Yamaguchi โ Ventforet KofuJ2 League | 2:0 | 5 | โ | 0 |
| 22.09.2024 | Tokushima Vortis โ IwakiJ2 League | 0:1 | 3 | โ | 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 Hirokazu Otsubo give per game?
On average 2.32 cards per game in 53 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 2.62).
Is Hirokazu Otsubo a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Hirokazu Otsubo officiates, the card count is โ9% โ profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 8% of these matches.
How often do matches with Hirokazu Otsubo go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 9% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 21%. Both teams were booked in 38%.
Does Hirokazu Otsubo give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 9% of matches refereed by Hirokazu Otsubo.