Olimpiu Moruțan

Olimpiu Vasile Moruțan (Romanian pronunciation: [oˈlimpju vaˈsile moruˈt͡san]; born 25 April 1999) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays for FCSB and the Romania national under-21 team as an attacking midfielder or a winger.

Olimpiu Moruțan
Personal information
Full name Olimpiu Vasile Moruțan
Date of birth (1999-04-25) 25 April 1999
Place of birth Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Playing position(s) Attacking midfielder / Winger
Club information
Current team
 FCSB
Number 11
Youth career
2011–2015 Universitatea Cluj
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Universitatea Cluj 15 (1)
2016–2018 Botoșani 55 (2)
2018– FCSB 46 (3)
National team‡
2015–2017 Romania U17 4 (0)
2017–2018 Romania U19 6 (4)
2017– Romania U21 6 (1)
* 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 19 November 2019

Club career

Universitatea Cluj

Born in Cluj-Napoca, 16-year-old Moruțan played his first senior match for Universitatea Cluj in a 0–0 Liga II draw against CS Mioveni on 27 February 2016.[2]

On 16 April of the same year, he scored in a 1–3 away loss to Olimpia Satu Mare.[3]

Botoșani

Moruțan joined FC Botoșani in August 2016,[4] and he made his Liga I debut on 15 October by coming on as a 74th-minute substitute in the 1–2 defeat at Pandurii Târgu Jiu.[5] During early 2017, it was reported that FCSB, Atalanta and PSV Eindhoven were interested in acquiring the player.[6][7][8]

Moruțan scored his first goal for the club – and in the top division – on 25 September 2017, in a 1–0 win over defending champions Viitorul Constanța.[9]

FCSB

On 21 December 2017, FCSB announced that they agreed a deal in advance with Botoșani for the signing of Moruțan at the start of the 2018–19 season.[10] The former paid an undisclosed fee, with the player due to join them on a five-year contract.[11][12] His release clause was set at €70 million, and Botoșani would also be entitled to a sum from a future transfer fee.[13]

Moruțan made his first competitive appearance for FCSB on 21 July 2018, in a 0–1 Liga I defeat to Astra Giurgiu.[14] His debut in European competitions came four days later, in a UEFA Europa League second qualifying round 2–0 away success against Rudar Velenje.[15] In the second leg in Bucharest on 2 August, he netted a goal after dribbling past several opponents and offered an assist to Daniel Benzar as the Roș-albaștrii won 4–0.[16] Following the game, owner Gigi Becali was full of praise for Moruțan, stating that "In two or three years [...] he will be really, really great."[17] His first league goal came on 5 August, scoring the last in a 4–0 home win over Politehnica Iași.[18]

On 28 September 2018, Becali revealed that the club had paid €1.4 million for 90% of the player's economic rights.[19]

Style of play

Moruțan is capable of playing in several midfield positions,[20] and during his time at Botoșani he was regarded by Dan Petrescu as Romania's future number 10.[21]

Career statistics

Club
As of 8 March 2020[22]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Universitatea Cluj 2015–16 15100––151
Botoșani 2016–17 19000––190
2017–18 36240––402
Total 55 2 4 0 – – – – 59 2
FCSB 2018–19 2722051–343
2019–20 1914100–232
Total 46 3 6 1 5 1 – – 57 5
Career total 116 6 10 1 5 1 – – 131 8

References
  1. "MORUTAN OLIMPIU VASILE" (in Romanian). Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  2. "„U" Cluj a remizat cu CS Mioveni, scor 0–0, în prima etapă din 2016" [„U” Cluj draw with CS Mioveni, score 0–0, in the first game of 2016] (in Romanian). Monitorul de Cluj. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  3. "Gol magnific marcat de Moruțan la Satu-Mare" [Amazing goal scored by Moruțan at Satu Mare] (in Romanian). Numai U. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  4. "Olimpiu Morutan a semnat cu FC Botosani. "Va fi al doilea Hagi", spune Leo Grozavu" [Olimpiu Moruțan signed for FC Botoșani "He will be the second Hagi", says Leo Grozavu] (in Romanian). Botoșani Necenzurat. 12 August 2016.
  5. "Pandurii – FC Botoșani 2–1. Gorjenii se impun și urcă pe loc de play-off" [Pandurii – FC Botoșani 2–1. Gorjenii take it and reach play-off zone] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  6. "Oficialii echipei confirmă: "Am discutat cu Gigi Becali. Doar Steaua și-l poate permite"" [The club officials confirm: "We talked with Gigi Becali. Only Steaua can afford him"]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 6 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  7. "Un club din Liga 1 ar putea da lovitura: "PSV şi-a trimis reprezentanţii în România!"" [A Liga 1 club could hit the jackpot: "PSV sent its scouts to Romania!"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  8. "Dorit de FCSB, Moruțan a intrat și în atenția unei echipe din Serie A! Ce ofertă au făcut italienii" [Wanted by FCSB, Moruțan also sparkled interest from a Serie A team! The offer made by the Italians] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
  9. "Moruțan confirmă forma bună! Gol decisiv în victoria lui Botoșani cu Viitorul lui Hagi, 1–0" [Moruțan confirms his good form! Decisive goal in Botoșani's victory against Hagi's Viitorul, 1–0]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 25 September 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  10. "Bine ai venit, Olimpiu Morutan!" [Welcome, Olimpiu Moruțan!] (in Romanian). FC Steaua București. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  11. "Olimpiu Moruțan e jucătorul FCSB-ului! Detaliile contractului şi reacţia lui Becali: "I-am urat 'Sărbători fericite' şi i-am spus că ne vedem anul viitor"" [Olimpiu Moruțan is FCSB's player! The details of the contract and Becali's reaction: "I wished him 'Happy holidays' and told him we'll see each other next year!"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  12. "EXCLUSIV Moruțan a semnat cu FCSB! Prima imagine cu mijlocașul de la Botoșani în tricoul roș-albastru" [EXCLUSIVE Moruțan signed for FCSB! The first photograph of the Botoșani midfielder in the red and blue kit]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 21 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  13. "Olimpiu Morutan a semnat cu FCSB – Clauza de reziliere de 70 de milioane de euro" [Olimpiu Moruțan signed with FCSB – Release clause of 70 million euros] (in Romanian). Hotnews.ro. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  14. ""Aveţi grijă cu el, e fantastic!" VIDEO | Singurul remarcat al FCSB după o seară neagră. Omul propus la naţională după 45 de minute" ["Be careful with him, he's fantastic!" VIDEO | The only noted player of FCSB after a dark evening. The man proposed to the national team after 45 minutes] (in Romanian). Telekom Sport. 22 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  15. "Rudar – FCSB 0-2. Calificarea e o formalitate pentru roş-albaştri. Man şi Teixeira au marcat. Tănase, cu ratările" [Rudar – FCSB 0-2. The qualification is a formality for the Roș-albaștrii. Man and Teixeira scored. Tănase, with the misses] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  16. "Europa League: FCSB - Rudar 4-0 / Calificare lejeră pentru roș-albaștri - Duel cu Hajduk Split în turul trei preliminar" [Europa League: FCSB - Rudar 4-0 / Effortless qualification for the Roș-albaștrii - Confrontation with Hajduk Split in the third qualifying round] (in Romanian). Hotnews.ro. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  17. "Gigi Becali îl laudă pe Moruţan: "Driblează mai bine ca Hagi"" [Gigi Becali praises Moruțan: "He dribbles better than Hagi"] (in Romanian). Fanatik.ro. 3 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  18. "FCSB - Poli Iaşi 4-0. Vicecampioana a defilat pe Arena Naţională. Gnohere a reuşit o dublă, Bălaşa i-a dat emoţii lui Dică" [FCSB - Poli Iași 4–0. The vice-champion marched victoriously on the National Arena. Gnohéré scored a double, Bălașa made Dică nervous] (in Romanian). ProSport. 5 August 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  19. ""Am dat azi pe el 4 milioane de euro!" Anunțul făcut de Becali la miezul nopții" ["I paid 4 million euros for h him today!" The announcement made by Becali in the middle of the night] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 28 September 2018.
  20. "Cum a încercat Şahtior să-l "deturneze" pe Moruţan şi de ce a ales-o jucătorul pe FCSB" [How Shakhtar tried to "hijack" Moruţan and why he chose FCSB] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  21. "CFR şi FCSB se bat pe un jucător! "Va fi numărul 10 al naţionalei!"" [CFR and FCSB are fighting for a player! "He will be the national team's number 10!"] (in Romanian). Fanatik. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  22. Olimpiu Moruțan at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
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