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90
Nicolae Dobrin 48 caps · 6 goals · FC Argeș, FCM Târgoviște · Hall of FameUnquestionably one of Romania's greatest, Dobrin was a sublimely gifted playmaker who spent almost his entire career dazzling for Argeș Pitești.
CM
89
Ilie Balaci 65 caps · 8 goals · CS Universitatea Craiova in European football, FC Olt ScorniceștiA sublime talent known as "The Craiova Maxima," Balaci was a creative force and captain for Universitatea Craiova and the national team in the 70s and 80s.
CM
88
Adrian Mutu 77 caps · 35 goals · FC Argeș, Hellas VeronaA prolific and unpredictable forward, Mutu’s career spanned top clubs like Chelsea and Juventus, showing flashes of brilliant goal-scoring artistry.
CAM
88
Cristian Chivu 75 caps · AFC Ajax, AS Roma · 2× national Player of the Year (2001–2003)A truly versatile defender, the sophisticated leader captained both Roma and Inter Milan, lifting the Champions League trophy with the latter in 2010.
CB2010s
88
Dudu Georgescu 40 caps · 21 goals · FC Progresul București, FC Dinamo BucharestA true goal machine, his incredible scoring prowess for Dinamo București saw him win the European Golden Boot twice in the mid-1970s.
ST
88
Florea Dumitrache 31 caps · 15 goals · FC Dinamo Bucharest, FC Jiul PetroșaniA prolific striker throughout the 1960s and 70s, he often dazzled for Dinamo București and the Romanian national team, earning multiple Divizia A titles.
SS
88
Helmuth Duckadam 2 caps · FC UTA Arad, FCSBThe 'Hero of Seville' famously saved four penalties in the 1986 European Cup final shootout, single-handedly winning Steaua București their only continental crown.
GK1980s
Anghel Iordănescu 64 caps · 26 goals · FCSB, OFI CreteA revered figure in Romanian football as both player and manager, Iordănescu won the European Cup with Steaua in 1986.
LM1980s
Cornel Dinu 75 caps · FC Dinamo BucharestA hard-nosed, commanding centre-back, he was a linchpin of Dinamo București's defence and represented Romania over 60 times, featuring at Euro 1984.
CB1980s
Florin Răducioiu 40 caps · 21 goals · FC Dinamo Bucharest, SSC BariA journeyman striker with a knack for goals, Răducioiu represented Romania in the 1994 World Cup, scoring four times.
LM1990s
Mircea Lucescu 65 caps · 10 goals · FC Dinamo Bucharest, FC Sportul Studențesc București · 4× Hall of FameAn elegant midfielder and respected manager, Lucescu won multiple Romanian titles with Dinamo București before a distinguished coaching career.
CM
Răzvan Raț 113 caps · FC Rapid București, FC Shakhtar DonetskA tenacious and committed left-back, his long and successful career saw him lift the UEFA Cup with Shakhtar Donetsk and represent Romania over 100 times.
LB
Rodion Cămătaru 75 caps · 22 goals · FC U Craiova 1948, FC Dinamo BucharestThe formidable striker was a sensation in the late 1980s, netting 44 goals for Dinamo București in a single season to claim the European Golden Shoe.
ST
Silviu Lung 77 caps · CSM Victoria Carei, CS Universitatea Craiova in European football · national Player of the Year 1984A commanding presence between the sticks for Universitatea Craiova, he backstopped their golden generation to two league titles and four Romanian Cups.
GK
Tudorel Stoica 15 caps · FCM Dunărea Galați, FCSBThe beating heart of Steaua București for 17 years, Stoica captained them to the 1986 European Cup and eight league titles.
CDM1980s
Cosmin Contra 73 caps · FC Politehnica Timișoara, FC Dinamo BucharestA dynamic and fiery full-back, he was known for his attacking prowess and combative spirit during his time at AC Milan and Atlético Madrid.
RB
Ciprian Marica 71 caps · 25 goals · FC Shakhtar Donetsk, VfB StuttgartA dynamic forward who terrorized defences across Europe, he was a key figure for Romania and enjoyed successful spells with Shakhtar Donetsk, VfB Stuttgart, and Schalke 04.
ST
Michael Klein 90 caps · FC Corvinul Hunedoara, FC Dinamo BucharestA sturdy and uncompromising centre-back, he was a stalwart for Corvinul Hunedoara and represented Romania at Euro 1984 and the 1990 World Cup.
CB1984–90
Claudiu Keșerü 47 caps · 13 goals · FC Nantes, FCSBA lethal finisher famed for his powerful shot and aerial ability, he was a consistent goalscorer for FCSB and a reliable presence for the Romanian national team.
ST
Gheorghe Hagi tops Romania's all-time pool, ahead of Nicolae Dobrin and Gheorghe Popescu. The 33 covers 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 14 midfielders and 6 forwards, spanning the 1980s to the 2010s. Gheorghe Hagi leads the pool at 93 overall. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.