Takao Nishiyama has officiated 102 matches on record, averaging 2.7 cards and 13.3 fouls per game โ a lenient official. A player is dismissed roughly once every 4 games, and the spot is pointed to 0.18 times per match. Home teams win 46% of matches under him, drawing 24% and losing 30%. Most active in the J2-League (64 matches). 33% of his bookings come after the 75th minute, with the first card around the 41'.