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The 33 of Romania.
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01
GH
Gheorghe Hagi 125 caps (Romania) · 35 goals · FC Sportul Studențesc București, FCSBThe "Carpathian Maradona," Hagi’s magical left foot graced Real Madrid, Barcelona, and illuminated the 1994 World Cup with stunning goals.
CM1983–2000
02
Nicolae Dobrin 6 goals · Argeș Pitești, CS TârgovișteUnquestionably one of Romania's greatest, Dobrin was a sublimely gifted playmaker who spent almost his entire career dazzling for Argeș Pitești.
CM1966–1980
Nicolae Dobrin 6 goals · Argeș Pitești, CS TârgovișteUnquestionably one of Romania's greatest, Dobrin was a sublimely gifted playmaker who spent almost his entire career dazzling for Argeș Pitești.
CM1966–1980
04
Ilie Balaci 65 caps (Romania) · 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.
CM1974–1986
Ilie Balaci 65 caps (Romania) · 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.
CM1974–1986
05
MB
Miodrag Belodedici 55 caps (Romania) · CSA Steaua București, FK Crvena zvezdaThe elegant 'Deer Foot' was a graceful but firm centre-back, part of the legendary Steaua București side that conquered Europe in 1986 before winning another European Cup with Red Star Belgrade.
CB1984–2000
06
Adrian Mutu 77 caps (Romania) · 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.
CAM2000–2013
Adrian Mutu 77 caps (Romania) · 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.
CAM2000–2013
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Dudu Georgescu 40 caps (Romania) · 21 goals · FC Progresul București, FC Dinamo Bucharest
ST1973–1984
Dudu Georgescu 40 caps (Romania) · 21 goals · FC Progresul București, FC Dinamo Bucharest
ST1973–1984
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Florea Dumitrache 31 caps (Romania) · 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.
SS1968–1974
Florea Dumitrache 31 caps (Romania) · 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.
SS1968–1974
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ML
Marius Lăcătuș 84 caps (Romania) · 13 goals · FC Brașov, CSA Steaua BucureștiKnown as "The Beast," Lăcătuș was a fiery, prolific winger and cult hero for Steaua București, winning the 1986 European Cup.
RM1984–1998
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Cornel Dinu 75 caps (Romania) · 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.
CB1968–1981
Cornel Dinu 75 caps (Romania) · 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.
CB1968–1981
17
Florin Răducioiu 40 caps (Romania) · 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.
LM1990–1996
Florin Răducioiu 40 caps (Romania) · 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.
LM1990–1996
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ID
Ilie Dumitrescu 62 caps (Romania) · 20 goals · FCSB, FC Olt ScorniceștiA skillful and incisive forward, Dumitrescu famously scored two goals against Argentina at the 1994 World Cup, leading Romania to the quarter-finals.
RM1989–1998
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IL
Ionuț Lupescu 74 caps (Romania) · 6 goals · FC Dinamo Bucharest, Bayer 04 LeverkusenA dynamic central midfielder, Lupescu was a key component of the Romanian national team that reached the 1990 World Cup knockout stages.
CAM1988–2000
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Mircea Lucescu 65 caps (Romania) · 10 goals · FC Dinamo Bucharest, FC Sportul Studențesc BucureștiAn elegant midfielder and respected manager, Lucescu won multiple Romanian titles with Dinamo București before a distinguished coaching career.
CM1966–1979
Mircea Lucescu 65 caps (Romania) · 10 goals · FC Dinamo Bucharest, FC Sportul Studențesc BucureștiAn elegant midfielder and respected manager, Lucescu won multiple Romanian titles with Dinamo București before a distinguished coaching career.
CM1966–1979
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Rodion Cămătaru 75 caps (Romania) · 22 goals · FC U Craiova 1948, FC Dinamo Bucharest
ST1978–1990
Rodion Cămătaru 75 caps (Romania) · 22 goals · FC U Craiova 1948, FC Dinamo Bucharest
ST1978–1990
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Silviu Lung 77 caps (Romania) · CSM Victoria Carei, CS Universitatea Craiova in European football
GK1979–1993
Silviu Lung 77 caps (Romania) · CSM Victoria Carei, CS Universitatea Craiova in European football
GK1979–1993
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CG
Constantin Gâlcă 68 caps (Romania) · 4 goals · FCSB, RCD Espanyol de BarcelonaA smooth and intelligent midfielder, Gâlcă was a cornerstone of the Romanian national team through the 1990s, including two World Cups.
CAM1993–2005
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Cosmin Contra 73 caps (Romania) · 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.
RB1996–2010
Cosmin Contra 73 caps (Romania) · 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.
RB1996–2010
28
VM
Viorel Moldovan 70 caps (Romania) · 25 goals · Gloria Bistrița, FC Dinamo Bucharest
SS1993–2005
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BS
Bogdan Stelea 91 caps (Romania) · FC Dinamo Bucharest, RCD MallorcaHis imposing physique and reliable shot-stopping made him a fixture for Romania throughout the 90s, including three World Cup appearances.
GK1988–2005
30
Ciprian Marica 71 caps (Romania) · 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.
ST2003–2014
Ciprian Marica 71 caps (Romania) · 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.
ST2003–2014
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Michael Klein 90 caps (Romania) · 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.
CB1981–1991
Michael Klein 90 caps (Romania) · 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.
CB1981–1991
32
Claudiu Keșerü 47 caps (Romania) · 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.
ST2013–2021
Claudiu Keșerü 47 caps (Romania) · 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.
ST2013–2021
33
MS
Mihai Stoichiță FC Jiul Petroșani, FC Progresul BucureștiA true midfield general, Stoichiță was a rock at the base of Romania's midfield in the late 70s and early 80s.
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Identity and career · Wikidata Q2986197About this XI
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, with sourced senior international careers spanning the 1960s to the 2020s. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then explore the careers and settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.
Who is the greatest Romania footballer of all time?
The editorial collection starts with Gheorghe Hagi. Its first five careers: Gheorghe Hagi, Nicolae Dobrin, Gheorghe Popescu, Ilie Balaci, Miodrag Belodedici. The people's ranking on this page moves with every duel vote and can disagree.
How were these 33 Romania players chosen?
The collection covers every position across Romania's football history. Honours, international records and career achievements inform the editorial order. Each entry opens a career note and its sources. Fan votes in the duels build a separate ranking.
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