USAMatches analysed: 672023โ€“2026

Ismail Elfath: referee stats

Ismail Elfath (USA) has shown 4.37 cards per game in 67 analysed matches โ€” +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +7%
Cards per game4.37league avg 4.06
Over 4.5 cards34%Over 3.5 cards: 52%
Matches with a penalty27%
Matches with a red card21%
Fouls per game24.8
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.7 / 2.7

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Referee radar

Strictness 75Fouls called 74Penalties 79Red cards 85Late cards 16Away cards 53

Percentile among 2956 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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Ismail Elfath by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Major League Soccer USA424.674.38+5%29%24%
CONCACAF Champions League World53.803.67+1%20%0%
World Cup World43.252.62+5%25%25%
Pro League Saudi-Arabia34.333.96+2%33%33%
Leagues Cup World36.004.23+10%67%33%
J1 League Japan23.002.69+1%0%0%
CONCACAF Nations League World22.503.89โˆ’6%0%0%
Copa America World10.004.06โˆ’9%0%0%
World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF World14.003.20+2%0%0%
J-League Cup Japan13.002.67+1%0%0%
Arab Cup World12.003.06โˆ’2%0%0%
MLS Next Pro USA16.004.61+3%0%100%

Last matches refereed by Ismail Elfath

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
20.09.2026Portland Timbers โ€“ Atlanta United FCMajor League Soccer0:1 4 170
14.09.2026San Diego โ€“ Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer0:5 4 280
08.09.2026Al-Qadisiyah FC โ€“ Al-Ahli JeddahPro League3:2 5 370
29.08.2026Seattle Sounders โ€“ Chicago FireMajor League Soccer2:2 1 170
22.08.2026Inter Miami โ€“ Toronto FCMajor League Soccer1:2 3 230
16.08.2026Los Angeles FC โ€“ San DiegoMajor League Soccer0:1 9 331
15.07.2026England โ€“ ArgentinaWorld Cup1:2 4 260
05.07.2026Brazil โ€“ NorwayWorld Cup1:2 1 132
27.06.2026Uruguay โ€“ SpainWorld Cup0:1 5 280
14.06.2026Netherlands โ€“ JapanWorld Cup2:2 3 140
31.05.2026Toluca โ€“ Tigres UANLCONCACAF Champions League1:1 2 380
24.05.2026Colorado Rapids โ€“ FC DallasMajor League Soccer1:2 7 242
17.05.2026Houston Dynamo โ€“ Vancouver WhitecapsMajor League Soccer1:0 6 290
09.05.2026Charlotte โ€“ FC CincinnatiMajor League Soccer2:2 5 240
03.05.2026New York City FC โ€“ DC UnitedMajor League Soccer0:2 5 271

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 Ismail Elfath give per game?

On average 4.37 cards per game in 67 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.06).

Is Ismail Elfath a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Ismail Elfath officiates, the card count is +7% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 21% of these matches.

How often do matches with Ismail Elfath go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 34% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 52%. Both teams were booked in 81%.

Does Ismail Elfath give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 27% of matches refereed by Ismail Elfath.