Cristian Pavel Balaj has officiated 130 matches on record, averaging 0.3 cards and 5.6 fouls per game — a lenient official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 43 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.06 times per match. Home teams win 51% of matches under him, drawing 22% and losing 28%. Most active in the Superliga (93 matches). 32% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 33'. He cards more than 0% of Superliga 2016/2017 referees.