Players are often known to make rash tackles, so we compiled a list of players who have received the highest number of red cards since 2000.
Referees often punish rash tackles or certain actions in a football match; most players are often punished more than others, so we compiled a list of players who received the highest number of red cards since 2000.
Football has always been a competition of immense passion and dedication from fans and players that represent their clubs or countries, which is why it is understandable that most of their decisions might be scrutinized.
This list would sum up the red cards received by players across all competitions. That means we would consider red cards received for club and country.
Who Are The Players With The Highest Red Cards Since 2000
| Rank | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ramos |
| 2 | Rafael Marquez |
| 3 | Felipe Melo |
| 4 | Matteo Contini |
| 5 | Fernando Amorebieta |
| 6 | Gerardo Torrado |
| 7 | Gary Medel |
| 8 | Deividas Semberas |
| 9 | Gonzalo Rodriguez |
| 10 | Philippe Mexes |
How Many Red Cards Has Sergio Ramos Received?
The PSG and Spain defender has received a total of 27 red cards since 2000, and he is the most red-carded player across all competitions since 2000. Sergio Ramos received a total of 26 red cards while playing for Real Madrid, one while playing for PSG and is yet to receive for Spain while on international duty, according to goal.com.
His time at Real Madrid is said to have been when he received the highest number of red cards; this can be attributed to the fact that he spent most of his club career with Los Blancos. He received 21 while playing in the Spanish La Liga, four in the Champions League, and one in Copa del Rey.
How Many Red Cards Has Rafael Marquez Received?
The former Barcelona and Mexico defender Rafael Marquez has the second-highest number of red cards since 2000, with a total number of 21 red cards for both club and country while he was still a player.
How Many Red Cards Does Cristiano Ronaldo Have?
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has received a total of 11 red cards across all competitions. He received six while playing for Real Madrid, four as a Manchester United player, and one while playing for Juventus.
How Many Red Cards Does Lionel Messi Have?
Argentine captain and PSG maestro Lionel Messi has been sent off a total of 3 times since 2000 for both club and country.
Below is the full list of players with the highest red cards in football since 2000
| Rank | Player | Number Of Red cards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ramos | 27 |
| 2 | Rafael Marquez | 21 |
| 3 | Felipe Melo | 20 |
| 4 | Matteo Contini | 20 |
| 5 | Fernando Amorebieta | 19 |
| 6 | Gerardo Torrado | 18 |
| 7 | Gary Medel | 18 |
| 8 | Deividas Semberas | 17 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Rodriguez | 17 |
| 10 | Philippe Mexes | 16 |
