Istvan Kovacs has officiated 410 matches on record, averaging 4.0 cards and 20.3 fouls per game — a firm official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 4 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.28 times per match. Home teams win 41% of matches under him, drawing 28% and losing 30%. Most active in the Superliga (272 matches). 37% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 31'. He cards more than 74% of Superliga 2025/2026 referees.