Dorin Rotariu

Dorin Rotariu
Rotariu training for Mouscron in 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-07-29) 29 July 1995
Place of birth Timișoara, Romania
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 AZ Alkmaar
(on loan from Club Brugge)
Number 14
Youth career
0000–2012 Politehnica Timișoara
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Politehnica Timișoara 0 (0)
2012–2013 → Dinamo II București (loan) 5 (2)
2012–2013 → Dinamo București (loan) 7 (0)
2013–2017 Dinamo București 115 (22)
2017– Club Brugge 12 (1)
2017–2018 → Mouscron (loan) 28 (9)
2018– → AZ Alkmaar (loan) 5 (0)
National team‡
2013–2014 Romania U19 8 (0)
2014– Romania U21 14 (0)
2016– Romania 9 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 September 2018
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14 October 2018

Dorin Rotariu (Romanian pronunciation: [doˈrin rotaˈri.u] or [roˈtariu];[1] born 29 July 1995) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, on loan from Club Brugge. He operates primarily as a winger, but is also comfortable as a second striker.

A youth exponent of Politehnica Timișoara, Rotariu established himself as a first-team regular for Dinamo București since joining them at the age of 17. In early 2017, he earned a move abroad to Club Brugge.

Rotariu is a Romania international, having made his senior debut for the team in October 2016 after previously representing the country at several youth levels.

Club career

Early years / Dinamo București

Rotariu played as a youngster for FC Politehnica Timișoara's academy. In September 2012, he was loaned to top-flight club Dinamo București. Several other teams had wished to sign him, including ACS Poli Timișoara, the supposed successor of FC Politehnica which was dissolved during the same month of the player's transfer. Rotariu preferred to join Dinamo București so he could play alongside many of his teammates from the national under-19 squad.[2] He stayed with the reserve team before making his first division debut in March 2013, aged only 17 years and eight months, against Concordia Chiajna.[3]

After his loan expired in the summer of 2013, Dinamo București reached a full transfer agreement with Marian Iancu, the owner of the defunct FC Politehnica society, despite interest from fellow league side FC Vaslui. They had signed the youngster for free, but promised to pay 50% of a future transfer fee to the businessman.[4] On the eve of his 18th birthday, Rotariu scored his first goal for the club in a match against FC Vaslui, which ended 2–0.[5] On 11 August 2013, he netted his second in the derby against Steaua București.[6] Twelve days later, he scored again in a 6–0 victory over Universitatea Cluj.[7]

Rotariu was the most efficient young player in the first part of the 2016–17 Liga I campaign, having scored six goals and offering one assist.[8]

Club Brugge

On 31 January 2017, the last day of the winter transfer window, it was announced that Rotariu signed a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee with Belgian defending champions Club Brugge.[9] He made his Belgian Pro League debut five days later as an 80th-minute substitute in a 1–0 home victory over Charleroi at the Jan Breydel Stadium.[10] His first goal came in a 2–1 home success over Zulte Waregem, on 1 May.[11]

Loan to Mouscron

On 31 August 2017, Rotariu agreed to a season-long loan deal with Royal Excel Mouscron, rejoining his former Dinamo București coach Mircea Rednic.[12] He recorded his first goals in a Belgian Cup match with Tubize on 20 September, netting twice in the 3–1 win.[13]

Loan to AZ Alkmaar

On 21 July 2018, Rotariu was loaned to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for the 2018–19 season.[14]

International career

Rotariu was called up to the senior Romania squad to face Montenegro in September 2016.[15] He earned his first cap on 8 October in a 5–0 win over Armenia, replacing Alexandru Chipciu in the 67th minute.[16]

Rotariu scored his first goal for the full side on 27 March 2018, coming on as a 53rd-minute substitute for Alexandru Mitriță and netting the only goal in the friendly against Sweden.[17]

Style of play

Cristian Dulca, Rotariu's coach at the under-21 national team, said that ball control is the player's best quality, and that he advances well while looking for spaces.[18]

Personal life

Rotariu's father Ilie has an identical twin, named Iosif. [19][20]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 27 September 2018[21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dinamo II București (loan) 2012–13 Liga II 5200——52
Dinamo București (loan) 2012–13 Liga I 700000—70
Dinamo București 2013–14 Liga I 3174200—359
2014–15 3112310—344
2015–16 3285111—3810
2016–17 2162021—257
Total 1152213672—13530
Club Brugge 2016–17 Jupiler League 12100—00121
Mouscron (loan) 2017–18 Jupiler League 28922—003011
Alkmaar (loan) 2018–19 Eredivisie 5011—1071
Career total 16028169721018439

International

As of 14 October 2018[22]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Romania
201620
201720
201851
Total91

International goals

As of 27 March 2018 (Romania score listed first, score column indicates score after each Stanciu goal)[22]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 27 March 2018Ion Oblemenco, Craiova, Romania5 Sweden1–01–0Friendly

Honours

Club

Dinamo București

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Pastila de limbă. Cum se pronunță corect numele derivate din meserii, precum Rotariu sau Ciubotariu" [Language pill. How to properly pronounce names that originate from jobs, like Rotariu or Ciubotariu] (in Romanian). Digi 24. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Dorin Rotariu va juca pentru Dinamo. Nepotul lui Roti a fost imprumutat pentru un an la gruparea bucuresteana" [Dorin Rotariu will play for Dinamo. Roti's nephew was loaned for one year to the Bucharest-based club] (in Romanian). Opinia Timișoarei. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Debut pentru Rotariu" [Debut for Rotariu] (in Romanian). FC Dinamo București. 12 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Cum a reuşit Dinamo să cîştige bătălia cu Vaslui pentru Dorin Rotariu" [How Dinamo won the race with Vaslui for Dorin Rotariu]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 17 June 2013.
  5. ↑ "Fotbal: Dorin Rotariu (Dinamo) - Nu voi uita niciodată primul meu gol în Liga 1" [Football: Dorin Rotariu (Dinamo) - I will never forget my first Liga 1 goal] (in Romanian). Agerpres. 29 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Salvat doar de final! Dinamo - Steaua 1-2. Steliştii au câştigat cu emoţii un meci pe care l-au controlat" [Saved by the ending! Dinamo - Steaua 1-2. Steliştii won with difficulty a match that they controlled] (in Romanian). ProSport. 11 August 2013.
  7. ↑ "Dinamo - U Cluj 6-0 » Game, set şi meci în "Ştefan cel Mare"" [Dinamo - U Cluj 6-0 » Game, set, match at "Ștefan cel Mare"]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 23 August 2013.
  8. ↑ "Dorin Rotariu, cel mai eficient tânăr fotbalist din Liga 1! Câţi jucători U21 au evoluat în prima parte a sezonului" [Dorin Rotariu, the most efficient young footballer in Liga I! How many U21 players have played in the first part of the season] (in Romanian). ProSport. 22 January 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  9. ↑ "Dorin Rotariu naar Club Brugge" [Dorin Rotariu to Club Brugge] (in Dutch). Club Brugge KV. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  10. ↑ "Vossen sleurt Club Brugge voorbij stug Charleroi; blauw-zwart opnieuw steviger aan de leding" [Vossen puts Club Brugge ahead strong Charleroi; the black and blues are leaders again]. Voetbalkrant (in Dutch). 5 February 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  11. ↑ "Rotariu a spart gheața! A dat primul gol în Belgia, cu o super execuție. Viteza șutului: 116 km/h!" [Rotariu broke the ice! He scored his first goal in Belgium, executed to perfection. Speed of the shot: 116 km/h!] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
  12. ↑ "Dorin Rotariu va lucra din nou cu cel mai important antrenor din cariera sa" [Rotariu will work again with the most important coach in his career] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  13. ↑ "UPDATE Dorin Rotariu a reușit primele goluri pentru Mouscron » A fost decisiv pentru Rednic" [UPDATE Rotariu scored his first goals for Mouscron » He was decisive for Rednic's team]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 20 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  14. ↑ "OFICIAL Dorin Rotariu a semnat cu noua echipă și va juca în cupele europene". Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 21 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  15. ↑ "Daum names first squad as Romania coach". Reuters. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "Armenia 0–5 Romania". FIFA.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  17. ↑ "Contra, din nou inspirat. Rotariu a înscris primul gol la naţională, la trei minute după intrarea pe teren" [Contra, inspired once again. Rotariu scored his first goal for the national team, three minutes after entering the pitch] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  18. ↑ "Dulca, despre calitățile unor jucători de viitor. Fotbalistul căruia este gata să-i mai dea o șansă. "Poate, într-o zi, va fi convocat"". Pro Sport. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  19. ↑ "Povestea lui Rotariu. Mijlocasul care a facut istorie in tricoul nationalei a implinit 50 de ani" [The story of Rotariu. The midfielder who made history in the national jersey has reached 50 years] (in Romanian). stirileprotv.ro. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  20. ↑ Dorin Rotariu, nepotul fostului stelist Iosif Rotariu, a debutat la Dinamo.
  21. ↑ Dorin Rotariu at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  22. 1 2 "Dorin Rotariu". European Football. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  23. ↑ "Rotariu este câştigătorul de fapt al concursului "Fotbalitul lunii" în august" [Rotariu is the actual winner of the "Player of the Month" award in August] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
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