The players with the most yellow and red cards in the history of the UEFA Champions League have been computed, and it consists of many of the legendary names that have accentuated brilliance in the competition.
Top 10 Players With The Most Yellow Cards In The History Of The UEFA Champions League
Argentine great Walter Samuel, who played as a defender for several clubs, including Real Madrid and Inter Milan, picked up 25 yellow cards in 72 matches.
Brazilian and Barcelona legend Dani Alves has brandished 27 yellow cards in 111 UEFA Champions League games.
Pepe, who is seen as one of the greatest and toughest defenders ever, was also shown 28 yellow cards in 120 matches.
The retired Portuguese defender delineated his artistry for several clubs, including; Real Madrid and FC Porto.
Ex-Barcelona defender Gerrard Pique and former Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho were cautioned 29 times in 128 and 103 games respectively.
Italian duo Gennaro Gattuso and Marco Verratti also received yellow cards 29 times in 79 appearances.
Bayer Leverkusen boss and midfield icon Xabi Alonso is the 3rd player with the most yellow cards in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Alonso was brandished 32 yellow cards in 119 matches, with the Spaniard featuring for several top clubs including; Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Fascinatingly, Paul Scholes picked up 2 more yellow cards than Xabi Alonso and that has resulted in him being placed 2nd on the list, with 34 yellow cards received in 124 games.
Expectedly, Sergio Ramos occupies the number 1 spot with a staggering 43 yellow cards in 142 UEFA Champions League matches.
Top 10 Players With The Most Red Cards In The History Of The UEFA Champions League
As aforementioned, the list of the most red cards in the history of the UEFA Champions League was also revealed and it also includes many football icons.
The trio of Emre Can, Cristian Chivu, and Felipe were dismissed three times in 51, 50, and 46 matches, respectively.
Interestingly, Joel Veltman, Marcelinho, Giannis Kalitzakis, and Vedat İnceefe were sent off 3 times in fewer matches than their counterparts on the list.
Veltman, İnceefe, Marcelinho, and Kalitzakis were dismissed thrice in 18, 12, 11, and 8 matches, respectively.
Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, Swedish great Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Dutch legend Edgar Davids have picked up the most red cards in the history of the UEFA Champions League, with the trio being dismissed 4 times in their respective careers.
Ramos received 4 red cards in 142 games, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Davids were given their marching orders 4 times in 124 and 74 matches respectively.
Top 10 Players With The Most Yellow Cards In The History Of The UEFA Champions League
10) Walter Samuel
Matches: 72
Yellow Cards: 25
9) Dani Alves
Matches: 111
Yellow Cards: 27
8) Pepe
Matches: 120
Yellow Cards: 28
7) Gerrard Pique
Matches: 128
Yellow Cards: 29
6) Fernandinho
Matches: 103
Yellow Cards: 29
5) Marco Verratti
Matches: 79
Yellow Cards: 29
4) Gennaro Gattuso
Matches: 79
Yellow Cards: 29
3) Xabi Alonso
Matches: 119
Yellow Cards: 32
2) Paul Scholes
Matches: 124
Yellow Cards: 34
1) Sergio Ramos
Matches: 142
Yellow Cards: 43
Top 10 Players With The Most Red Cards In The History Of The UEFA Champions League
10) Emre Can
Matches: 51
Red Cards: 3
9) Cristian Chivu
Matches: 50
Red Cards: 3
8) Felipe
Matches: 46
Red Cards: 3
7) Joel Veltman
Matches: 18
Red Cards: 3
6) Vedat İnceefe
Matches: 12
Red Cards: 3
5) Marcelinho
Matches: 11
Red Cards: 3
4) Giannis Kalitzakis
Matches: 8
Red Cards: 3
3) Sergio Ramos
Matches: 142
Red Cards: 4
2) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Matches: 124
Red Cards: 4
1) Edgar Davids
Matches: 74
Red Cards: 4
