Nobutsugu Murakami has officiated 349 matches on record, averaging 0.9 cards and 11.3 fouls per game โ a lenient official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 39 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.09 times per match. Home teams win 43% of matches under him, drawing 25% and losing 32%. Most active in the J1 League (199 matches). 33% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 40'. He cards more than 47% of J1 League 2021 referees.