Ianis Hagi

Ianis Hagi (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈhad͡ʒi]; born 22 October 1998) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays mainly as an attacking midfielder for Scottish club Rangers and the Romania national team.

Ianis Hagi
Hagi playing for Viitorul Constanța in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-10-22) 22 October 1998
Place of birth Istanbul, Turkey
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Attacking midfielder, forward
Club information
Current team
 Rangers
Number 7
Youth career
2007–2008 Steaua București
2009–2014 Gheorghe Hagi Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Viitorul Constanța 38 (4)
2016–2018 Fiorentina 2 (0)
2018–2019 Viitorul Constanța 45 (16)
2019–2020 Genk 14 (3)
2020 → Rangers (loan) 7 (1)
2020– Rangers 0 (0)
National team‡
2012–2013 Romania U15 4 (2)
2013–2014 Romania U16 6 (3)
2014–2015 Romania U17 6 (0)
2015–2016 Romania U18 2 (2)
2016–2017 Romania U19 3 (3)
2017– Romania U21 14 (4)
2018– Romania 10 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 March 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18 November 2019

A young exponent of his father Gheorghe's prominent football academy, he made his professional debut for Viitorul Constanța at age 16. In 2016, he moved abroad for the first time to Italian side Fiorentina, where he only recorded two competitive matches. Hagi returned to Viitorul one and a half years later, aiding to two domestic trophies during his second spell at the club. In 2019, he transferred to Belgium with Genk.

In November 2018, Hagi earned his first full cap for Romania in a UEFA Nations League game with Lithuania.

Club career

Early years

Hagi was born in Istanbul, where his father Gheorghe was playing for Galatasaray.[1][2][3] He joined the Gheorghe Hagi football academy at the age of 10, and made his Liga I debut on 5 December 2014 with Viitorul Constanța at the age of only 16, when he came on as a last-minute substitute for Silviu Pană in a 1–2 home defeat to FC Botoșani, his maiden appearance being handed by his father.[4]

On 29 May 2015, Hagi scored his first goal as a senior, contributing to a 4–4 draw against the same opponent while also acting as a starter for the first time.[5] In June, he gained team captaincy. Hagi scored his second league goal against ACS Poli Timișoara, in a 4–0 home win on 21 August 2015,[6] a few days after having missed a penalty against Concordia Chiajna.[7] In October, he was named by The Guardian as one of the 50 best young footballers in the world born in 1998.[8]

On 10 July 2016, Hagi joined Fiorentina for a €2 million transfer fee.[9][10] He made his league debut on 23 October, replacing Josip Iličić late into a 5–3 away triumph over Cagliari.[11] In April 2017, Hagi was nominated for the European Golden Boy award.[12]

Return to Viitorul Constanța

Hagi returned to Viitorul Constanța on 18 January 2018 for a reported €2 million, with Fiorentina being entitled to 30% of a future transfer fee.[13][14] In July, he was again nominated for the European Golden Boy award.[15]

Hagi's second spell at his father's team was proven to be more fruitful, managing to score twenty goals in 53 matches all competitions comprised. He won his first career trophy on 25 May 2019, after Viitorul defeated Astra Giurgiu 2–1 in the Cupa României final.

Genk

On 12 July 2019, Belgian defending champions Genk announced the signing of Hagi on a five-year contract.[16] Press reported the transfer fee at €8 million with performance bonuses included,[17][18] although some sources gave out the sum as being €10 million for 85% of the players's economic rights plus bonuses.[19][20] Viitorul executive president Gheorghe Popescu confirmed that the club also retained interest on the capital gain of a potential future transfer.[21]

On 26 July, in the Belgian First Division A opening fixture, Hagi made his debut by coming off the bench and scoring the winner in a 2–1 victory over Kortrijk.[22] He recorded his next goals on 28 September against Sint-Truiden, netting both from the penalty spot but with different legs, and also assisted Théo Bongonda in the 3–3 draw. He played in five of Genk's group stage matches in the UEFA Champions League, as his side finished fourth behind Liverpool, Napoli and Red Bull Salzburg respectively.

Rangers

Hagi joined Scottish Premiership club Rangers on a six-month loan with an option to buy on 31 January 2020.[23] One day later, he made his first appearance for the club as a substitute in a goalless draw with Aberdeen. On 5 February, Hagi started and scored the winner in a 2–1 success over Hibernian. On 20 February, Hagi scored a brace against Sporting Braga in the UEFA Europa League helping his side win 3-2.[24]

In late May 2020, Rangers announced they had signed Hagi permanently from Genk on a "long-term" contract.[25]

International career
Hagi with Romania in March 2019.

Hagi represented Romania at under-15, under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels. On 11 September 2018, he scored a direct corner kick in a 2–0 win over the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team.[26] Two months later, Hagi made his senior debut for Romania in a 3–0 UEFA Nations League win over Lithuania, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for Claudiu Keșerü.

He was part of team that qualified for the second time in their history for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, starting in all three group matches of the 2019 final tournament in Italy. He netted one each against Croatia and England to help his side progress to the semi-finals as group winners, where they lost 2–4 to defending champions Germany.[27]

Style of play

Considered to be a promising young footballing talent, Hagi's playing style has drawn comparisons with that of his father's due to his dribbling skills, passing, two-footedness and playmaking ability. Although his preferred role is as an attacking midfielder, he is a quick, agile and versatile midfielder who is also capable of playing in several advanced roles, and has also been used as a winger, a second striker or even a central midfielder on occasion. Due to his vision, technique and eye for goal, he is both capable of creating chances for his teammates and scoring goals himself.[28][29][30][31][32]

Personal life

Hagi has an older sister, Kira, who is an actress.[33] He is sponsored by Nike apparel.[34]

Career statistics

Club
As of 1 June 2020[35][36]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Viitorul Constanța 2014–15 Liga I 710000––71
2015–16 3131000––323
2017–18 14600–––146
2018–19 311033–41–3814
Total 8320430041009124
Fiorentina 2016–17 Serie A 2000–––20
Genk 2019–20 Jupiler League 14300–5000193
Rangers (loan) 2019–20 Scottish Premiership 7120–32–123
Rangers 2020–21 Scottish Premiership 0000–000000
Career total 1062463001230012430

International
Ianis and his father Gheorghe, the joint all-time leading goalscorer of the Romania national team, in 2015.
As of 18 November 2019[35]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Romania
201810
201990
Total100

Honours

Club

Viitorul Constanța[35]

Genk[35]

Individual

References
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  2. "Ianis, fiul lui Hagi, dezvăluire emoționantă: "Tata ..."" [Ianis, son of Hagi, moving revelation: "Father ..."] (in Romanian). Click. 6 February 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
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  4. "Ultima etapă a turului. Viitorul – Botoşani 1–2. Ianis Hagi a debutat în Liga 1. Gaz Metan – Braşov 2–1. A fost ultimul meci pentru Szabo, în locul său va veni Dusan Uhrin" [The last day of the first leg. Viitorul – Botoşani 1–2. Ianis Hagi made his Liga I debut. Gaz Metan – Braşov 2–1. The final match for Szabo, who will be replaced by Dušan Uhrin] (in Romanian). ProSport. 5 December 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  5. "Zi istorică în Liga 1! Ianis Hagi a marcat primul său gol cu o execuţie de senzaţie » Ce a zis la finalul jocului" [Historical day in Liga I! Ianis Hagi scored his first goal with an amazing strike! » What he said at the end of the match]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 29 May 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  6. "Casa "Regală" » Ianis Hagi propulsează Viitorul pe primul loc, după 4–0 cu ACS Poli Timișoara" ["Royal" House » Ianis Hagi propels Viitorul to first place, after a 4–0 with ACS Poli Timișoara]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 22 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  7. "Ianis Hagi a ratat un penalty contra Concordiei!" [Ianis Hagi missed a penalty against Concordia!] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
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  14. "Hagi l-a acuzat că i-a dat "reject" lui Ianis şi a primit răspunsul. Ce i-a transmis oficialul Fiorentinei" [Hagi accused him of "shelving" Ianis and got an answer. The reply of the Fiorentina official] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
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  20. "Asta e cea mai tare afacere pentru Rege de când investeşte în fotbal! Câţi bani a încasat" [This is the best deal for "the King" since he has invested in football! How much money he will earn] (in Romanian). Telekom Sport. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
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