Cosmin Matei
Cosmin Gabriel Matei (Romanian pronunciation: [kosˈmin gabriˈel maˈtej]; born 30 September 1991) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.
.jpg) Matei playing for Romania in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cosmin Gabriel Matei | ||
| Date of birth | 30 September 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Târgovişte, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | |||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Viitorul Constanța | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2005 | Chindia Târgoviște | ||
| 2005–2007 | Farul Constanța | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2010 | Farul Constanța | 35 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | Steaua București | 5 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Astra Ploiești | 6 | (1) |
| 2012–2016 | Dinamo București | 109 | (20) |
| 2016 | Atromitos | 11 | (1) |
| 2016–2019 | Gençlerbirliği | 28 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | → Istra 1961 (loan) | 14 | (3) |
| 2019– | Viitorul Constanța | 13 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2007–2008 | Romania U17 | 4 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Romania U19 | 9 | (2) |
| 2011–2012 | Romania U21 | 7 | (1) |
| 2014– | Romania | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 December 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 June 2014 | |||
Club career
Farul Constanța
Matei made his Liga I debut on 18 October 2008, in a game against Politehnica Timişoara.[1] In July 2010, Matei was sold to Steaua Bucureşti.
Steaua București
On 22 August 2010 he makes his debut for Steaua in Liga I against FC Vaslui, coming on in the 85th minute to replace Romeo Surdu. Steaua won away with 3–0. On 4 September 2010, he makes debut for Steaua second team in Liga II, against Juventus Bucureşti, he was substitute in 17th minute after an injury, Steaua II won with 1–0.
Astra Ploiești
In June 2011, Matei was sold to Astra Ploieşti.[2] Although he did not manage to make an impact at Steaua and Astra, Dinamo spotted his talent.[3]
Dinamo București
In January 2012, Matei signed a five-year contract with Dinamo București.[4] Matei scored his first goal for Dinamo in a game against U Cluj, on 2 May 2012.
Gençlerbirliği
On 10 August 2016, it was announced that Matei had signed a three-year deal with Turkish Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği.[6]
Viitorul Constanța
On 26 August 2019, Matei signed a two-year contract with Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.[7]
International career
Matei made his debut for the Romanian national team in a friendly game against Albania, played at a neutral venue, in Switzerland, in May 2014.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 17 April 2016[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Farul Constanța | 2008–09 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | |
| Total | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | |
| Steaua Bucureşti | 2010–11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Astra Ploieşti | 2011–12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Dinamo București | 2011–12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 5 | |
| 2013–14 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 9 | |
| 2014–15 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2015–16 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | |
| Total | 109 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 124 | 21 | |
| Atromitos | 2015–16 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Career total | 166 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 189 | 27 | |
Honours
Club
Steaua București
Dinamo București
References
- "Cosmin Gabriel MATEI". romaniansoccer.ro. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- "Și Cosmin Matei e "astral"" (in Romanian). fcastraploiesti.ro. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- "Cosmin Matei e dinamovist cu acte în regulă" (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- "Dinamo a mai luat un stelist - Cosmin Matei, cunoscut mai mult pentru ieşirile din afara terenului, e "cîine"!" (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- "Atromitos announce Matei's bargain". www.sdna.gr. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- http://www.genclerbirligi.org.tr/yeni-transferimiz-cosmin-matei/
- Bine ai venit, Cosmin Matei! [Welcome, Cosmin Matei!]. fcviitorul.ro (in Romanian)
- Cosmin Matei at Soccerway
External links
- Cosmin Matei at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian) and StatisticsFootball.com
- Cosmin Matei – UEFA competition record