How many caps did Cosmin Contra win for Romania?

Cosmin Contra won 73 caps for Romania, scoring 7 goals.

Which clubs did Cosmin Contra play for?

FC Politehnica Timișoara (1993–1995), FC Dinamo Bucharest (1996–1999), Deportivo Alavés (1999–2001), AC Milan (2001–2002), Atlético Madrid (2002–2006), West Bromwich Albion (2004–2005), Getafe CF (2005–2006), FC Politehnica Timișoara (2005–2005), ACS Poli Timișoara (2005–2005), Getafe CF (2006–2010), FC Politehnica Timișoara (2010–2011), ACS Poli Timișoara (2010–2010).

Where does Cosmin Contra rank among Romania's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Cosmin Contra #26 of Romania's 33 greatest players of all time.

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26 / Romania · 1996–2010

Cosmin Contra

RB anchor

Caps · Romania

Goals · Romania

Life

1975

Clubs

FC Politehnica Timișoara, FC Dinamo Bucharest, Deportivo Alavés

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Romania

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A dynamic and fiery full-back, he was known for his attacking prowess and combative spirit during his time at AC Milan and Atlético Madrid. Career record: 73 caps and 7 goals for Romania; club career at FC Politehnica Timișoara, FC Dinamo Bucharest, Deportivo Alavés.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q296215

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Career record

1993–1995	FC Politehnica Timișoara
1996–1999	FC Dinamo Bucharest
1999–2001	Deportivo Alavés
2001–2002	AC Milan
2002–2006	Atlético Madrid
2004–2005	West Bromwich Albion
2005–2006	Getafe CF
2005–2005	FC Politehnica Timișoara
2005–2005	ACS Poli Timișoara
2006–2010	Getafe CF
2010–2011	FC Politehnica Timișoara
2010–2010	ACS Poli Timișoara
Romania	73 caps, 7 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Romania checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Romania checked 4 October 2026

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Around Contra in the almanac

One rank above: Constantin Gâlcă at #25.

One rank below: Ștefan Iovan at #27.

Romania's editorial top five: Gheorghe Hagi · Nicolae Dobrin · Gheorghe Popescu · Ilie Balaci · Miodrag Belodedici.

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