Professional Football Player | Central Midfielder

Date of Birth: October 26, 1999

Place of Birth: Dej, Cluj County, Romania

Nationality: Romanian

Position: Central Midfielder

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Career Summary

Romanian central midfielder with extensive experience in Liga 1 and European competitions, known for technical skill, versatility, and match-winning performances. Winner of 4 Romanian Championship titles and a Romanian Supercup with CFR Cluj. Proven ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, with a record of key goals, assists, and pivotal roles in club success.


Career Timeline

Unirea Dej (Youth Career)

Began professional football journey.

Hagi Academy (Farul Constanța) | 2015/2016 Season

Developed skills at one of Romania’s top academies.

CFR Cluj | 2018 – 2023

  • First-Team Debut: May 19, 2019, vs. FCSB
  • Achievements:
    • 4x Liga 1 Champion
    • 1x Romanian Supercup Winner
  • Key Stats (2019/20 & 2020/21): 70 Matches played (Liga 1, Romanian Cup, Supercup, UCL Qualifiers, Europa League, Conference League)
  • 8 Goals | 7 Assists

Dinamo Bucharest (Loan) | First Half, 2021/2022 Season

15 Appearances | 1 Assist

Return to CFR Cluj | Start of 2022

Politehnica Iași (Loan & Permanent Transfer) | 2022 – Present

  • 2022/23 Season: Key role in the club’s promotion to Liga 1.
  • 2023/24 Season: Contributed to securing the club’s position in Liga 1 with a crucial goal at a pivotal moment.
  • 3 Goals | 2 Assists

National Team Experience

Romania U21 National Team

  • 8 Appearances
  • Participated in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers and the 2021 tournament held in Budapest.

Career Stats

  • Liga 1 Matches: 100
  • European Competitions: 10 Appearances (UCL, Europa League, Conference League)
  • National Team: 8 Matches (U21)
  • Goals & Assists:
    • 11 Goals (Club)
    • 10 Assists (Club)

Key Skills

  • Vision and Game Reading
  • Passing Accuracy & Ball Distribution
  • Defensive and Offensive Versatility
  • Set-Piece Execution
  • Leadership on and off the pitch

Achievements

  • 4x Liga 1 Champion (CFR Cluj)
  • 1x Romanian Supercup Winner
  • Promoted to Liga 1 with Politehnica Iași

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Contact Information

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