Cosmin Matei

Cosmin Gabriel Matei (Romanian pronunciation: [kosˈmin gabriˈel maˈtej]; born 30 September 1991) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.

Cosmin Matei

Matei playing for Romania in 2014
Personal information
Full name	Cosmin Gabriel Matei
Date of birth	(1991-09-30) 30 September 1991
Place of birth	Târgovişte, Romania
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s)	Attacking midfielder / Winger
Club information
Current team	Viitorul Constanța
Number	13
Youth career
2001–2005	Chindia Târgoviște
2005–2007	Farul Constanța
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2008–2010	Farul Constanța	35	(4)
2010–2011	Steaua București	5	(0)
2011–2012	Astra Ploiești	6	(1)
2012–2016	Dinamo București	109	(20)
2016	Atromitos	11	(1)
2016–2019	Gençlerbirliği	28	(1)
2017–2018	→ Istra 1961 (loan)	14	(3)
2019–	Viitorul Constanța	22	(4)
National team^‡
2007–2008	Romania U17	4	(1)
2009–2010	Romania U19	9	(2)
2011–2012	Romania U21	7	(1)
2014–	Romania	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 December 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 4 June 2014

Club career

Farul Constanța

Matei made his Liga I debut on 18 October 2008, in a game against Politehnica Timişoara.[1] In July 2010, Matei was sold to Steaua București.

Steaua București

On 22 August 2010 he makes his debut for Steaua in Liga I against FC Vaslui, coming on in the 85th minute to replace Romeo Surdu. Steaua won away with 3–0. On 4 September 2010, he makes debut for Steaua second team in Liga II, against Juventus București, he was substitute in 17th minute after an injury, Steaua II won with 1–0.

Astra Ploiești

In June 2011, Matei was sold to Astra Ploieşti.[2] Although he did not manage to make an impact at Steaua and Astra, Dinamo spotted his talent.[3]

Dinamo București

In January 2012, Matei signed a five-year contract with Dinamo București.[4] Matei scored his first goal for Dinamo in a game against U Cluj, on 2 May 2012.

Atromitos

Atromitos signed Matei in January 2016 for an undisclosed fee.[5]

Gençlerbirliği

On 10 August 2016, it was announced that Matei had signed a three-year deal with Turkish Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği.[6]

Viitorul Constanța

On 26 August 2019, Matei signed a two-year contract with Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.[7]

International career

Matei made his debut for the Romanian national team in a friendly game against Albania, played at a neutral venue, in Switzerland, in May 2014.

Career statistics

Club

As of 17 April 2016[8]

Club	Season	League		Cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Farul Constanța	2008–09	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12	0
	2009–10	23	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	23	4
	Total	35	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	35	4
Steaua București	2010–11	5	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	9	0
	Total	5	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	9	0
Astra Ploieşti	2011–12	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	1
	Total	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	1
Dinamo București	2011–12	7	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	8	2
	2012–13	28	5	1	0	2	0	1	0	32	5
	2013–14	29	8	3	1	0	0	0	0	32	9
	2014–15	26	3	1	0	0	0	2	0	29	3
	2015–16	19	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	23	2
	Total	109	20	10	1	2	0	3	0	124	21
Atromitos	2015–16	11	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	14	1
	Total	11	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	14	1
Career total		166	26	16	1	4	0	3	0	189	27

Honours

Club

Steaua București

• Cupa României: 2010–11

Dinamo București

• Cupa României: 2011–12
• Supercupa României: 2012

References

1. "Cosmin Gabriel MATEI". romaniansoccer.ro. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
2. "Și Cosmin Matei e "astral"" (in Romanian). fcastraploiesti.ro. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
3. "Cosmin Matei e dinamovist cu acte în regulă" (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
4. "Dinamo a mai luat un stelist – Cosmin Matei, cunoscut mai mult pentru ieşirile din afara terenului, e "cîine"!" (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
5. "Atromitos announce Matei's bargain". www.sdna.gr. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
6. http://www.genclerbirligi.org.tr/yeni-transferimiz-cosmin-matei/
7. Bine ai venit, Cosmin Matei! [Welcome, Cosmin Matei!]. fcviitorul.ro (in Romanian)
8. Cosmin Matei at Soccerway

External links

• Cosmin Matei at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian) and StatisticsFootball.com
• Cosmin Matei – UEFA competition record