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Most red cards in one match

Massive derailments in official matches.

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At a glance

Claypole – Victoriano Arenas leads with 36 rood red cards. 18 red cards ahead of Nederland – Argentinië (18 geel) — a comfortable lead. The list has 5 entries, from 36 rood at the top down to ~10 sec at the bottom. The top 5 average 16.4 red cards per entry. The leader comes from Argentinië.

  1. 1
    Claypole – Victoriano ArenasArgentinië

    meeste rode kaarten in 1 duel (2011)

    36 rood
    red cards
  2. 2
    Nederland – ArgentiniëWK 2022

    record gele kaarten WK-duel

    18 geel
    red cards
  3. 3
    Portugal – NederlandWK 2006

    Slag bij Neurenberg

    16 geel + 4 rood
    red cards
  4. 4
    Lee ToddEngeland

    snelste rode kaart ooit (amateur, 2000)

    2 sec
    red cards
  5. 5
    Giuseppe LorenzoItalië

    snelste rood profvoetbal (1990)

    ~10 sec
    red cards
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Most red cards in one match"?
Claypole – Victoriano Arenas is number 1 with 36 rood red cards.
What is the top 3 of "Most red cards in one match"?
The top 3: 1. Claypole – Victoriano Arenas (36 rood red cards), 2. Nederland – Argentinië (18 geel red cards), 3. Portugal – Nederland (16 geel + 4 rood red cards).

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