BulgariaMatches analysed: 492023โ€“2026

Valentin Zhelezov: referee stats

Valentin Zhelezov (Bulgaria) has shown 4.92 cards per game in 49 analysed matches โ€” +0% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average ยท +0%
Cards per game4.92league avg 4.89
Over 4.5 cards49%Over 3.5 cards: 65%
Matches with a penalty20%
Matches with a red card16%
Fouls per game25.7
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.7 / 3.2

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Referee radar

Strictness 52Fouls called 87Penalties 52Red cards 17Late cards 26Away cards 36

Percentile among 2978 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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44
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38+

Valentin Zhelezov by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
First League Bulgaria454.714.94โˆ’4%22%16%
Second League Bulgaria47.254.38+19%0%25%

Last matches refereed by Valentin Zhelezov

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
18.05.2026Lokomotiv Sofia โ€“ Slavia SofiaFirst League2:0 1 โ€”0
10.05.2026Dobrudzha โ€“ BeroeFirst League0:1 4 โ€”0
16.04.2026Montana โ€“ Slavia SofiaFirst League0:0 1 190
04.04.2026Botev Plovdiv โ€“ Spartak VarnaFirst League5:0 6 250
08.03.2026Dobrudzha โ€“ BeroeFirst League1:0 5 310
20.02.2026Cherno More Varna โ€“ Botev VratsaFirst League0:0 5 220
07.12.2025Spartak Varna โ€“ Levski SofiaFirst League1:3 4 271
24.11.2025Botev Vratsa โ€“ Slavia SofiaFirst League0:1 3 180
24.10.2025Lokomotiv Sofia โ€“ Lokomotiv PlovdivFirst League2:2 7 270
21.09.2025Slavia Sofia โ€“ BeroeFirst League0:0 3 โ€”0
25.07.2025Botev Vratsa โ€“ LudogoretsFirst League0:1 10 230
18.07.2025Lokomotiv Sofia โ€“ Cherno More VarnaFirst League1:1 1 190
25.05.2025Botev Vratsa โ€“ Slavia SofiaFirst League2:1 4 200
14.05.2025Arda Kardzhali โ€“ Levski SofiaFirst League0:3 2 โ€”0
26.04.2025Spartak Varna โ€“ CSKA SofiaFirst League0:1 6 190

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 Valentin Zhelezov give per game?

On average 4.92 cards per game in 49 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.89).

Is Valentin Zhelezov a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Valentin Zhelezov officiates, the card count is +0% โ€“ profile: average. A red card appeared in 16% of these matches.

How often do matches with Valentin Zhelezov go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 49% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 65%. Both teams were booked in 88%.

Does Valentin Zhelezov give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Valentin Zhelezov.