Foul Stats

Foul numbers this season for players, teams and leagues. See which players give away the most free kicks, which players are fouled most often, and which competitions are the most physical.

Players Committing Most Fouls

Players ranked by fouls committed across domestic leagues this season. The per-card column shows how many fouls a player commits for each yellow card received. Minimum five appearances.

Current season · Domestic leagues only · Minimum 5 appearances · P90 is per 90 minutes played

Players Winning Most Fouls

Players ranked by fouls won across domestic leagues this season. Tap the column headers to switch between season total and fouls won per game. Minimum five appearances.

Teams Committing Most Fouls

Teams ranked by fouls committed per match this season. Minimum six matches played, domestic leagues only.

Leagues with Most Fouls per Match

Domestic leagues ranked by average total fouls per match. Current season only, minimum 40 matches.

	League	Avg fouls	Home	Away	Matches
1	Serie BBrazil · 26	29.66	15.16	14.49	194
2	Brasileiro WomenBrazil · 26	26.88	13.18	13.70	116
3	Serie ABrazil · 26	26.77	13.45	13.33	199
4	Super LeagueChina · 26	26.52	12.90	13.62	156
5	Liga Profesional de FútbolArgentina · 26	24.65	11.75	12.90	270
6	Primera DivisionUruguay · 26	24.38	12.15	12.23	168
7	AllsvenskanSweden · 26	24.32	11.97	12.34	111
8	Major League SoccerUnited States · 26	24.15	12.01	12.13	253
9	Ligue 1France · 25/26	24.15	12.08	12.08	305
10	EliteserienNorway · 26	23.42	11.70	11.72	113
11	VeikkausliigaFinland · 26	23.41	11.52	11.89	102
12	K League 1South Korea · 26	23.13	11.08	12.05	120
13	Persian Gulf Pro LeagueIran · 25/26	0.00	0.00	0.00	176

Current season · Domestic leagues only · Minimum 40 matches played

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Fouls describe how a match is contested. Heavy foul counts point to physical, stop-start games, and they feed directly into card markets when a strict referee is in charge. Fouls won is the other side of the same coin and highlights the players defenders cannot contain cleanly.

For bookings, the card stats page shows team and player totals, and the referee stats page covers how strictly each official punishes fouls. For player card props with live odds, use the player props finder.

Most fouls in the Premier League

The teams that commit the most fouls are usually the high-pressing and counter-attacking sides that break up play in midfield, rather than the possession-heavy teams that keep the ball. Use the team and player tables above to see who is giving away the most free kicks this season across the Premier League and 115+ other leagues, sortable by total or per game.

For what actually counts as a foul, the different types of offence and how fouls turn into cards, see our guide to fouls in football.

Fouls FAQ

What is the difference between fouls committed and fouls won?

Fouls committed counts the times a player gives away a free kick. Fouls won, sometimes called fouls drawn, counts the times a player is fouled by an opponent. The two tables on this page rank players for each.

Which players commit the most fouls?

Defensive midfielders and centre backs usually commit the most fouls because they break up play in central areas. Forwards who press from the front also feature. Style of play matters as much as position.

Which players win the most fouls?

Dribblers and forwards who run at defenders tend to win the most fouls, since defenders are forced into challenges to stop them. Strikers who hold the ball up with their back to goal also draw a high number.

How do fouls relate to card markets?

Players who commit a lot of fouls are more likely to be booked, especially under strict referees. Foul counts are a useful input for player card props, though referee tendency and game context matter just as much.

Why is there a minimum appearance filter?

Per-game averages from one or two matches can be misleading. The leaderboards only include players with at least five appearances so the figures reflect a settled pattern of play.