Joel Alarcón has officiated 286 matches on record, averaging 3.4 cards and 18.2 fouls per game — a balanced official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 3 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.27 times per match. Home teams win 48% of matches under him, drawing 28% and losing 24%. Most active in the Primera Division (251 matches). 31% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 33'. He cards more than 8% of Primera Division 2026 referees.