Nicolae Stanciu (footballer, born 1993)

For the footballer who spent most of his career with Rapid București, see Nicolae Stanciu (footballer, born 1973).
Nicolae Stanciu
Personal information
Full name Nicolae Claudiu Stanciu
Date of birth (1993-05-07) 7 May 1993
Place of birth Cricău, Romania
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder / Winger
Club information
Current team
 Anderlecht
Number 73
Youth career
2004–2008 Unirea Alba Iulia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Unirea Alba Iulia 36 (3)
2011–2013 Vaslui 47 (2)
2013–2016 Steaua București 90 (24)
2016– Anderlecht 12 (4)
National team‡
2011–2012 Romania U19 6 (2)
2011–2013 Romania U21 13 (3)
2016– Romania 11 (5)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 December 2016.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 November 2016

Nicolae "Nicușor" Claudiu Stanciu (Romanian pronunciation: [nikuˈʃor ˈstantʃju]; born 7 May 1993) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays for Belgian club R.S.C. Anderlecht and the Romania national team as an attacking midfielder or a winger.

Stanciu began his career with Unirea Alba Iulia, going on to represent in his country Vaslui and Steaua București, winning six domestic honours and making a name for himself with the latter.[1] In 2016, he moved to Belgium with Anderlecht.

Stanciu made his senior international debut for Romania in March 2016,[2] after having previously represented it at under-19 and under-21 levels.[3]

Early life

Stanciu was born in the village of Craiva from Cricău, Alba County. He was raised mainly by his grandmother, who died in 2007 when he was only 14 years old. He dedicated his first senior national team goal to her.[4]

Club career

Unirea Alba Iulia

Stanciu joined FC Unirea Alba Iulia's youth system at the age of 11. On 25 May 2008, aged just 15 years and 18 days, he made his senior debut for the team, coming off from the bench in a 4–1 victory over FC Corvinul Hunedoara for the Liga II championship.[5] He spent the vast majority of the 2008–09 season on the sidelines, after suffering a long-term injury.[6]

On 1 May 2010, 17-year-old Stanciu made his Liga I debut by playing 20 minutes in a 2–1 home win against FC Steaua București.[7] In June, he was on trial with VfB Stuttgart,[8] but the economic discrepancies between the two clubs made the transaction collapse.[9]

On 20 March 2011, Stanciu scored his first goal for Unirea in a 3–0 success over FC Petrolul Ploiești, and he also wore the captain's armband in the closing stages of the match following Adrian Câmpeanu's substitution.[10] His last came on 20 August with the side again in the second division, in the campaign opener against CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea;[11] during his spell, other than Stuttgart, he was tracked by various European clubs, including Brescia Calcio,[12] Celtic[13] and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.[14]

Vaslui

On 9 September 2011, FC Vaslui paid Stanciu's release clause.[15] Due to a transfer ban, "The Yellow-Greens" were initially unable to register the player and fellow league teams FC Dinamo București and FC Astra Giurgiu tried to sign him.[16] On 4 March 2012, in his competitive debut for his new club, he scored the 2–1 winner at Petrolul Ploiești.[17]

In May 2012, after a series of good performances, Stanciu was included by Sport.ro in a Top 10 list of Romanian youths to watch.[18] On 30 August, he netted from the penalty spot in a 2–2 away draw against Inter Milan for the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League,[19] but his side had lost 0–2 in the first leg.

Steaua București

On 27 March 2013, Steaua București announced the signing of Stanciu for an undisclosed fee, with the player agreeing to a five-year deal with a €20 million buyout clause.[20] He played all 12 matches in the 2013–14 edition of the UEFA Champions League, scoring in the 2–2 away draw against Legia Warsaw in the play-off round which assured qualification to the group stage.[21]

After the departure of Cristian Tănase in the summer of 2015, Stanciu took over his number 10 jersey,[22] also extending his contract in February 2016 until 2021.[23] 2015–16 was his most prolific season individually, as he netted 14 times in 39 competitive games.

On 3 August 2016, Stanciu scored twice against AC Sparta Prague in the Champions League third qualifying round's second leg. He also found the net in the first match,[24] in an eventual 3–1 aggregate triumph.

Anderlecht

On 29 August 2016, amid interest from various European sides including Chelsea,[25][26] Stanciu traveled to Belgium to sign a five-year contract with R.S.C. Anderlecht.[27][28] The latter agreed to pay an initial €7.8 million for his transfer, including one bonus clause worth €2 million related to the number of appearances by the player, taking the potential fee to €9.8 million.[29][30][31] Therefore, he surpassed former record holder Steven Defour (€6 million, from FC Porto to Anderlecht) and became the most expensive player bought by a Belgian club.[32][33]

Stanciu made his debut in the Belgian Pro League on 11 September 2016, starting in a 3–2 home victory over R. Charleroi S.C. and receiving a standing ovation as he was subtituted in the 85th minute by Olivier Deschacht.[34] His first goals for the club came on 3 November in a Europa League group stage match against FSV Mainz, when he netted twice for a 6–1 win.[35] On 5 December, Stanciu was sent-off for the first time in his career after receiving a second yellow card while playing against K.V. Kortrijk, having previously scored in the first half of the game which Anderlecht eventually won 3–1.[36]

International career

Stanciu was selected in Romania's squad for the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[3] In the tournament opener, he featured the full 90 minutes against the Czech Republic, scoring in a 1–3 loss[37] in an eventual group stage exit.

Stanciu gained his first cap for the full side on 23 March 2016, playing the second half of a friendly with Lithuania and netting the game's only goal at the Stadionul Marin Anastasovici.[2] On 17 May, he was picked by manager Anghel Iordănescu for his preliminary 28-man UEFA Euro 2016 squad, and eventually made it to the final list after scoring four goals in only five friendly games.[1][38] He was awarded the number 10 shirt at the tournament in France,[39] and started in the opener against the hosts, gaining a second-half penalty that was converted by Bogdan Stancu in an eventual 1–2 loss;[40] his other appearance was against Albania (90 minutes), the 0–1 defeat leading to group phase elimination.[41]

On 4 September 2016, Stanciu assisted Adrian Popa as Romania scored their first goal of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, in a 1–1 home draw to Montenegro where he also missed a late penalty.[42][43]

Style of play

Stanciu, who is predominantly right-footed but is good with both legs,[44] primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but can also be used as a winger, and is known for his playmaking skills.[1] He was described as having "good technique, a great shot and vision of play."[45] His talent often drew comparisons to former Romanian internationals Gheorghe Hagi and Adrian Mutu, both of which were highly regarded by him.[46]

Career statistics

Club

As of 20 November 2016[47]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other[lower-alpha 1] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Unirea Alba Iulia 2007–08 1000———10
2008–09 202040
2009–10 500050
2010–11 26220282
2011–12 210021
Total 36 3 4 0 — — — — — — 40 3
Vaslui 2011–12 16130—00—191
2012–13 3111041362
Total 47 2 4 0 — — 4 1 — — 55 3
Steaua București 2013–14 29520—12110446
2014–15 28651109210449
2015–16 2812412041103914
2016–17 51000043—94
Total 90 24 11 2 3 0 29 7 3 0 136 33
Anderlecht 2016–17 10110—4200152
Total 10 0 1 0 — — 4 2 0 0 15 2
Career Total 183 29 20 2 3 0 37 10 3 0 246 41
  1. ↑ Includes the Supercupa României

International

As of 11 November 2016[48]
National teamYearAppsGoalsRatio
Romania
20161150.45
Total1150.45

International goals

As of 8 October 2016 (Romania score listed first, score column indicates score after each Stanciu goal)[48]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 23 March 2016 Marin Anastasovici, Giurgiu, Romania 1  Lithuania 1–0 1–0 Friendly
2 25 May 2016 Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy 3  DR Congo 1–0 1–1 Friendly
3 29 May 2016 Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin, Italy 4  Ukraine 3–4 3–4 Friendly
4 3 June 2016 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 5  Georgia 3–0 5–1 Friendly
5 8 October 2016 Vazgen Sargsyan, Yerevan, Armenia 9  Armenia 4–0 5–0 2018 World Cup qualification

Honours

Club

Unirea Alba Iulia
Steaua București

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Are România din nou un mare "decar"? Cifrele impresionante ale lui Nicuşor Stanciu" [A new great "number 10" for Romania? Nicușor Stanciu's impressive stats] (in Romanian). ProSport. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Cel mai în formă fotbalist român. Stanciu a confirmat şi la naţională perioada excelentă" [The most in-form Romanian footballer. Stanciu also confirmed his excellent period at the national team] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Romania – Under-19". UEFA.com. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  4. ↑ "Mesajul răvăşitor al lui Nicuşor Stanciu. Ce a postat mijlocaşul Stelei în această seară" [The ravishing message of Nicuşor Stanciu. What the Steaua midfielder posted this evening] (in Romanian). ProSport. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sa fiu noul decar" [I want to be the new number ten] (in Romanian). ProSport. 1 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "Stanciu a debutat in prima liga la 17 ani" [Stanciu made his debut in the first league at 17] (in Romanian). Adevărul. 11 May 2010.
  7. ↑ "Alba obtine o victorie de poveste" [Alba gets historic win] (in Romanian). Adevărul. 1 May 2010.
  8. ↑ "Stanciu va sustine probe de joc la Stuttgart" [Stanciu to undergo trial at Stuttgart] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 1 June 2010.
  9. ↑ "Stuttgart ofera 100.000 de euro pentru Stanciu" [Stuttgart offers 100.000 euros for Stanciu] (in Romanian). Sport 365. 17 January 2011.
  10. ↑ "Surpriza pe Cetate" [Surprise at the fortress] (in Romanian). Alba 24. 20 March 2011.
  11. ↑ "Unirea Alba Iulia invinge pe CSM Ramnicu Valcea" [Unirea Alba Iulia beats CSM Ramnicu Valcea] (in Romanian). Alba 24. 20 August 2011.
  12. ↑ "Stanciu, dorit de Brescia" [Stanciu, wanted by Brescia] (in Romanian). Monitorul CJ. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  13. ↑ "EXCLUSIV: Doi uniriști, în probe la Celtic Glasgow" [EXCLUSIVE: Two unionists, on trial at Celtic Glasgow] (in Romanian). Alba 24. 3 January 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  14. ↑ "Internaţionalul de juniori, Nicuşor Stanciu, va da probe la Hoffenheim" [Youth international, Nicuşor Stanciu, will trial at Hoffenheim] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  15. ↑ "Stanciu, transferat la Vaslui" [Stanciu, transferred to Vaslui] (in Romanian). Adevărul. 9 September 2011.
  16. ↑ "Toată lumea îl laudă, dar nimeni nu ştie prin ce a trecut: "A avut o copilărie tristă, se vede că l-a marcat!" De ce nu a mai ajuns Stanciu la Dinamo sau Astra" [Everyone praises him, but they don't know what he's been through: "He had a rough childhood, you can see that it affected him!" Why he didn't with Dinamo or Astra] (in Romanian). ProSport. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  17. ↑ Nicolae Stanciu: "Trebuie sa-mi vad de treaba, nu am demonstrat nimic" (Nicolae Stanciu: "I have to do my business, I have not shown anything"); Gazeta Sporturilor, 4 March 2012 (in Romanian)
  18. ↑ MEGA afaceri in Liga I! 10 pusti MAGICI pentru viitorul nationalei! Oamenii care merg sa bata Brazilia lui Neymar la Mondial (MEGA businesses in Liga I! 10 MAGIC kids for the future of the national team! Players who are going to beat Neymar's Brazil at the World Cup); Sport, 6 May 2012 (in Romanian)
  19. ↑ "Nicuşor Stanciu a înscris pe "San Siro" împotriva celebrei formaţii Inter Milano *Fostul unirist, în premieră căpitan la FC Vaslui a marcat primul gol al jocului din Europa League" [Nicuşor Stanciu scored on the "San Siro" against famous club Inter Milan *Ex-Unirea player, first time captaining FC Vaslui scored the Europa League match's opener] (in Romanian). Ziarul Unirea. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  20. ↑ "FOTO Primele declaraţii ale stelistului Stanciu: "Pentru tata!" » Cît ia Vasluiul de la Steaua în schimbul lui" [PHOTO First words for Steaua man Stanciu: "For dad!" » The sum Vaslui will receive from the transfer] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 27 March 2013.
  21. ↑ "Legia-Steaua 2–2 final. Steaua, în grupele Champions League!" [Legia-Steaua 2–2 end. Steaua, in Champions League group stage!] (in Romanian). Realitatea. 27 March 2013.
  22. ↑ "Cine preia numărul 10 după plecarea căpitanului Tănase: unul dintre remarcații finalului de campionat vrea să se impună și în mandatul lui Rădoi" [Who takes number 10 after departure of captain Tănase: one of the best players from the last part of the season wants to be a starter under coach Rădoi too] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 5 July 2015.
  23. ↑ "Nicușor Stanciu și-a prelungit contractul cu roș-albaștrii pe încă 5 ani » Ce clauză de reziliere are" [Nicușor Stanciu has extended his contract with the red-and-blues for another 5 years » What is the release clause] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 19 February 2016.
  24. ↑ "Nicuşor Stanciu e omul momentului în fotbalul românesc! Reacţia decarului Stelei după evoluţia magică din meciul cu Sparta Praga" [Nicușor Stanciu is the man of the moment in Romanian football! The playmaker's reaction after his magic performance against Sparta Prague] (in Romanian). ProSport. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  25. ↑ "Chelsea keeping tabs on Romania attacker Nicolae Stanciu ahead of potential £6 million move". Daily Mirror. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  26. ↑ "Becali a refuzat 10 milioane de euro de la un alt club. "Dacă au venit oamenii până aici, l-am dat lor"" [Becali refused €10 million from another club. "If Anderlecht came here to negotiate, I gave him to them"] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  27. ↑ "Nicolae Stanciu heeft voor 5 jaar getekend bij RSCA" [Nicolae Stanciu signed for 5 years with RSCA] (in Dutch). R.S.C. Anderlecht. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  28. ↑ "Stanciu a ajuns la Bruxelles pentru a semna cu Anderlecht! Românul trebuie să se întoarcă rapid pentru a se prezenta în cantonamentul echipei naţionale" [Stanciu arrived in Brusells to sign with Anderlecht! The Romanian has to return fast so he can take part in the national team's training sessions] (in Romanian). ProSport. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  29. ↑ "Transfert : le Roumain Nicolae Stanciu à Anderlecht (officiel)" [Transfer: Romanian Nicolae Stanciu to Anderlecht (official)] (in French). L'Équipe. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  30. ↑ "Cum a negociat Becali cu trimişii lui Anderlecht. "Mi-au zis belgienii că ei n-au dat niciodată mai mult de 4-5 milioane pe un fotbalist. Stanciu o să fie vedetă acolo!". Alibec, ţintă ratată: "Dau turcii 3 milioane pe el"" [How Becali negotiated with Anderlecht. "They said they never paid more than 4-5 millions for a footballer. Stanciu will be a star there!" Alibec, failed transfer attempt: "The Turkish could pay 3 million for him"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  31. ↑ "Toate detaliile contractului semnat de Stanciu cu Anderlecht! Salariu fantastic pentru omul de aproape 10 milioane al Stelei" [All the details of the contract Stanciu signed with Anderlecht! Incredible salary for the Steaua's €10 million man] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  32. ↑ "Witte rook! 'Anderlecht slaat Belgisch transferrecord aan diggelen'" [White smoke! 'Anderlecht beats Belgian transfer record by far'] (in Dutch). Voetbal Nieuws. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  33. ↑ "Recordtransfer strijkt neer in Brussel" [Record transfer agreed in Brussels] (in Dutch). Metro. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  34. ↑ "Anderlecht-Charleroi 3–2. Chipciu a dat două assist-uri! Stanciu, ovaționat!" [Anderlecht-Charleroi 3–2. Chipciu assisted two goals! Stanciu, ovation for him!] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  35. ↑ "Anderlecht 6–1 Mainz". UEFA.com. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  36. ↑ "Meci incredibil pentru Stanciu la Anderlecht! Gol spectaculos și prima eliminare a carierei" [Incredible match for Stanciu at Anderlecht! Spectacular goal and the first sending-off of his career] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  37. ↑ "Romania 1–3 Czech Republic". UEFA.com. 20 July 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
  38. ↑ "Romania Euro 2016 squad". The Daily Telegraph. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  39. ↑ "Nicuşor Stanciu, numărul "10" la naţională după neconvocarea lui Maxim" [Nicușor Stanciu, number "10" at the national team after Maxim was not called] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  40. ↑ "Dimitri Payet nets superb late winner for France vs. Romania". ESPN FC. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  41. ↑ "Romania 0–1 Albania". UEFA.com. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  42. ↑ "Stanciu a ratat un penalty, dar şi-a impresionat adversarii: "E un jucător creativ"" [Stanciu missed a penalty, but he impressed his opponents: "He is a creative player"] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  43. ↑ "Romania 1–1 Montenegro". UEFA.com. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  44. ↑ "Schimbăm foaia. Nicuşor Stanciu: "Cu Franţa am avut emoţii. Următoarea partidă, cu Elveţia, e decisivă. Vom juca ofensiv. Dacă batem, sigur ne calificăm"" [We're changing. Nicușor Stanciu: "Against France we were nervous. The next game, against Switzerland, is decisive. We will attack. If we win, we'll qualify for sure"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  45. ↑ "Dulca, despre calitățile unor jucători de viitor. Fotbalistul căruia este gata să-i mai dea o șansă. "Poate, într-o zi, va fi convocat"" [Dulca, about the qualities of some young players. The footballer he is willing to give one more chance. "Maybe, someday, he will be called"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  46. ↑ "Stanciu: "Nu mă mai comparați cu Hagi și Mutu, ei sunt unici!". Cum a decurs relaxarea de sâmbătă" [Stanciu: "Stop comparing me to Hagi and Mutu, they are unique!" How the saturday relaxation went] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  47. ↑ "N. Stanciu". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  48. 1 2 "Nicolae Stanciu". European Football. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  49. ↑ "Nicolae Stanciu și-a primit trofeul "Fotbalistul lunii" înaintea derby-ului cu Dinamo" [Nicolae Stanciu received his "Player of the Month" trophy before the derby against Dinamo] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Claudiu Keșerü		 Steaua Top Scorer
2015–2016 		Succeeded by
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