Florentin Matei
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 15 April 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Bolintin-Vale, Romania | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) |
Attacking midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2011 |
Steaua București | ||
2011–2012 |
Cesena | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2011 | Steaua II București | 5 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Steaua București | 2 | (0) |
2010 | → Unirea Urziceni (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2011–2013 |
Cesena | 0 | (0) |
2013–2016 | Volyn Lutsk | 54 | (10) |
2016–2018 | Rijeka | 39 | (4) |
2018 | → Astra Giurgiu (loan) | 13 | (4) |
2018 |
Ittihad Kalba | 4 | (1) |
2019 | FCSB | 6 | (0) |
2019 | Astra Giurgiu | 13 | (0) |
2020–2021 |
Apollon Limassol | 36 | (9) |
2021–2022 | Apollon Smyrnis | 7 | (0) |
2022 | UTA Arad | 22 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2010 | Romania U17 | 2 | (0) |
2011 | Romania U19 | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 December 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 October 2011 |
Florentin Matei (Romanian pronunciation:
He began his football career at
Matei represented Romania at under-17 and under-19 level.
Club career
Steaua București
Born in Bolintin-Vale, Giurgiu County, Matei came through FC Steaua București's youth ranks, and in 2009 he was named the best player of the "Iulian Manzarov – International Football Tournament for Juniors" in Bulgaria.[1] On 16 May 2010 he made his Liga I debut for the senior team, in a 2–0 victory against FC Universitatea Craiova where he came on as a substitute for Romeo Surdu in the 82nd minute;[2] in September, he was sent on loan at fellow league side Unirea Urziceni along with several other teammates from Steaua's reserves.[3]
The following year, Matei terminated his contract with the capital-based club. As a result, Steaua owner
Cesena
After eight months as a
Volyn Lutsk
In the autumn of 2013, Matei agreed to a three-year deal with Ukrainian side Volyn Lutsk,[6] having been previously close to joining Dinamo București, the historical rival of his former club Steaua.[7][8] During his spell with "the Crusaders" he made 61 appearances all competitions comprised, and scored 12 goals.
Rijeka
On 2 February 2016,
On 9 January 2018, Rijeka loaned Matei to Astra Giurgiu in Romania until the end of the campaign.[12][13]
Ittihad Kalba
In May 2018, after his loan at Astra Giurgiu expired, he moved to Emirati club
Return to FCSB
Matei returned to his boyhood club Steaua București—now renamed FCSB—on 4 January 2019,[16][17] seven years after stating that he did not regret leaving the Roș-albaștrii and being subsequently criticised by owner Gigi Becali.[18]
Return to Astra Giurgiu
On 19 June 2019 he signed a 1-year contract with Liga I side Astra Giurgiu.[19]
Apollon Smyrnis
On 19 February 2022, Matei's contract with Greek club Apollon Smyrnis was terminated.[20]
International career
Matei earned caps for Romania's under-17 and under-19 teams.[21] In early 2016, Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu regarded him as a player who would deserve to be selected for the full side.[22]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 8 December 2022[23]
Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
Steaua București II | 2009–10 | Liga II | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | 3 | 0 | |||
2010–11 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | |||||
Total | 5 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 5 | 0 | ||
FCSB | 2009–10 | Liga I | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | |||
2018–19
|
6 | 0 | – | – | – | 6 | 0 | |||||
Total | 8 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 8 | 0 | ||
Unirea Urziceni (loan) | 2010–11 | Liga I | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 7 | 0 | ||
Volyn Lutsk | 2013–14 | Ukrainian Premier League | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 19 | 2 | ||
2014–15 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 23 | 2 | ||||
2015–16 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 18 | 8 | ||||
Total | 53 | 10 | 7 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 60 | 12 | ||
Rijeka | 2015–16 | Croatian First League
|
13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 15 | 2 | ||
2016–17 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 23 | 2 | |||
2017–18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | – | 14 | 3 | |||
Total | 39 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2 | – | – | 52 | 7 | ||
Astra Giurgiu | 2017–18 | Liga I | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 4 | ||
2019–20 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 29 | 0 | ||||
Total | 26 | 4 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 21 | 4 | ||
Ittihad Kalba
|
2018–19
|
UAE Pro-League
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 1 | ||
Apollon Limassol | 2019–20 | Cypriot First Division | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 10 | 3 | ||
2020–21 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 31 | 7 | |||
Total | 36 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 41 | 10 | ||
Apollon Smyrnis | 2021–22 | Super League Greece | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 8 | 0 | ||
UTA Arad | 2021–22 | Liga I | 10 | 0 | – | – | – | 10 | 0 | |||
2022–23 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 0 | ||||
Total | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 24 | 0 | ||
Career total | 205 | 28 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 2 | – | – | 240 | 34 |
Honours
Club
- Rijeka[23]
- Prva HNL: 2016–17
- Croatian Cup: 2016–17
References
- ^ "Junior stelist premiat" [Steaua junior receives medal] (in Romanian). Steaua București. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "Steaua trimite Universitatea Craiova spre Liga 2" [Steaua sends Universitatea Craiova to Liga 2] (in Romanian). Ziare. 16 May 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "EXCLUSIV – Florentin "Messi" Matei va juca la Urziceni! Vezi aici cine a refuzat "exilul" la Unirea!" [EXCLUSIVE – Florentin "Messi" Matei will play for Urziceni! See here who refused the Unirea "exile"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 10 September 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- DigiSport. 25 October 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Mijlocaşul Florentin Matei a semnat un contract pe cinci ani cu Cesena" [Midfielder Florentin Matei signed a five-year contract with Cesena] (in Romanian). Mediafax. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ ""Micul Messi" şi-a găsit în sfîrşit echipă » Florentin Matei: "O iau de jos, vreau să ajung unde îmi doresc dintotdeauna"" ["Little Messi" finally found a team » Florentin Matei: "I'm starting from the bottom, I want to be where I always wanted"] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Prima promisiune făcută de Florentin Matei dinamoviştilor: "Vă aduc victoria cu Steaua"" [Florentin Matei's first promise to Dinamo fans: "I'll bring you the victory against Steaua"] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "EXCLUSIV – Dinamo a renunţat la Florentin Matei" [EXCLUSIVE – Dinamo dropped Florentin Matei] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 29 June 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Florentin Matei potpisao za Rijeku i zaradio pljesak publike" [Florentin Matei signed for Rijeka and earned applause] (in Croatian). HNK Rijeka. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- Croatian First Football League. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "Rijeka – Slaven Belupo 2:1" (in Croatian). Croatian Football Federation. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ "S-a făcut! Astra a reuşit două transferuri excelente pentru a rămâne pe loc de play-off" [Done deals! Astra made two excellent transfers to maintain its position in the championship play-off] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Şi Florentin Matei a semnat cu Astra Giurgiu" [Florentin Matei also signed for Astra Giurgiu] (in Romanian). News.ro. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Florentin Matei a semnat cu Al-Ittihad Kalba! Gigi Becali a ratat doi jucători într-o zi" [Florentin Matei signed with Al-Ittihad Kalba! Gigi Becali missed on two players in one day]. Libertatea (in Romanian). 25 May 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Primul gol pentru Florentin Matei în Emirate! Reuşită împotriva echipei la care joacă Alvaro Negredo" [The first goal for Matei in the United Arab Emirates! He scored against the team where Álvaro Negredo plays] (in Romanian). Telekom Sport. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Bine ai venit, Florentin Matei!" [Welcome, Florentin Matei!] (in Romanian). FCSB. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "OFICIAL | Florentin Matei a fost prezentat de FCSB: "E o provocare". Teja a cerut alt jucător, dar Becali a insistat pentru mijlocaş: "E şapte clase peste ce a vrut el"" [OFFICIAL | Florentin Matei was presented by FCSB: "It's a challenge". Teja had requested another player, but Becali insisted for the midfielder: "He is seven classes above what he wanted"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ ""Dacă ajunge fotbalist, îmi tai capul!" / "Bine că am scăpat de acolo!" Becali l-a dat afară cu scandal, acum îl vrea înapoi" ["If he becomes a footballer, I'll cut my head off!" / "I feel so good for escaping there" Becali kicked him out with a fuss, now he wants him back] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "Trei noutăți sub comanda lui Alexa" [Three new players under Alexa's command] (in Romanian). afcastragiurgiu.ro. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ "Στον Απόλλωνα Manuel Fernandes, Jerry Mbakogu" (Press release) (in Greek). Apollon Smyrnis F.C. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "România U17, învinsă la Mogoşoaia de Germania, scor 1–3" [Romania U17, beaten by Germany at Mogoșoaia, 1–3] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- ^ "Mircea Lucescu crede că și Florentin Matei merită o șansă la națională: "Înseamnă foarte mult"" [Mircea Lucescu believes that Floretin Matei deserves a chance too at the national team: "It means a lot"] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ a b Florentin Matei at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
External links
- Florentin Matei at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian)
- Florentin Matei – UEFA competition record (archive)