José Armando Torres Bessa: cards and referee stats
Cards and fouls in Liga Portugal
Liga Portugal matches refereed from 24 October 2025 to 24 October 2026 (last 12 months).
In 11 matches, José Armando Torres Bessa showed 6.82 cards per game: 1.84 more than the league average (4.98). There were 5 or more cards in 72.7% of their matches (league: 54.4%). Ranked 1st of 18 for cards per game among referees with at least 10 matches (1st = most cards). Their matches average 28.45 fouls (league: 26.62). Their match with the most cards: Arouca 1-2 Benfica, on 14 March 2026, with 13.
Against the Liga Portugal average
| Stat | Referee | League average |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 307 |
| Cards per game (yellow + red) | 6.82 | 4.98 |
| Yellows per game | 6.45 | 4.75 |
| Reds per game | 0.36 | 0.22 |
| Fouls per game | 28.45 | 26.62 |
| Matches with 5+ cards | 72.7% | 54.4% |
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Most recent first. Cards and fouls of both teams.
| Date | Match | Yellows | Reds | Cards | Fouls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/26 | Casa Pia 1-4 Porto | 5 | 0 | 5 | 23 |
| 15/08/26 | Alverca 2-2 Estrela Amadora | 6 | 1 | 7 | 22 |
| 09/08/26 | Moreirense 2-2 Sporting Braga | 6 | 0 | 6 | 35 |
| 14/03/26 | Arouca 1-2 Benfica | 11 | 2 | 13 | 29 |
| 01/03/26 | Rio Ave 0-0 Famalicão | 6 | 0 | 6 | 35 |
| 15/02/26 | Nacional 0-1 Porto | 4 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
| 31/01/26 | Alverca 1-1 Estrela Amadora | 3 | 0 | 3 | 34 |
| 28/12/25 | Arouca 2-2 Gil Vicente | 7 | 0 | 7 | 18 |
| 06/12/25 | AVS 1-2 Rio Ave | 12 | 1 | 13 | 32 |
| 09/11/25 | Famalicão 0-1 Porto | 7 | 0 | 7 | 37 |
| 26/10/25 | Tondela 0-3 Sporting CP | 4 | 0 | 4 | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does José Armando Torres Bessa show per game?
6.82 on average in their 11 matches in Liga Portugal over the last 12 months (league average: 4.98).
How many yellow and red cards does José Armando Torres Bessa show per game?
6.45 yellows and 0.36 reds per game (league: 4.75 and 0.22).
How often are there 5 or more cards when José Armando Torres Bessa referees?
In 72.7% of their matches (league: 54.4%).
How many fouls are given per game with José Armando Torres Bessa as referee?
28.45 fouls per game between the two teams (league: 26.62).
Which match refereed by José Armando Torres Bessa had the most cards?
Arouca 1-2 Benfica, on 14 March 2026, with 13 cards.
Finished league matches, regular season and knockouts, with full stats for both teams. Cards = yellows + reds of both teams; the league average counts all its matches in the same period.
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