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Romanian footballer (born 2002)

Ianis Stoica
Stoica with FCSB in 2022
Personal information
Full name Ianis Ilie Stoica
Date of birth (2002-12-08) 8 December 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Bucharest, Romania
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team Hermannstadt
Number 7
Youth career
2009–2016 Petrolul Ploiești
2016 SC Freiburg
2017–2018 FCSB
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2024 FCSB 38 (7)
2019 → Dunărea Călărași (loan) 2 (0)
2019–2020 → Petrolul Ploiești (loan) 8 (0)
2020 → Metaloglobus București (loan) 2 (0)
2020–2021 → CSM Slatina (loan) 24 (7)
2023–2024 → Universitatea Cluj (loan) 30 (5)
2024– Hermannstadt 35 (9)
International career
2018 Romania U16 5 (4)
2018–2019 Romania U17 9 (3)
2019–2020 Romania U18 6 (5)
2020–2021 Romania U19 1 (0)
2022–2023 Romania U20 6 (2)
2021– Romania U21 13 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 December 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 October 2024

Ianis Ilie Stoica (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈjanis iˈli.e ˈstojka]; born 8 December 2002) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward or an attacking midfielder for Liga I club Hermannstadt.

After representing Petrolul Ploiești, SC Freiburg, and FCSB at junior level, Stoica made his professional debut for the latter team in 2017, aged 14. In the next years, he was loaned out multiple times to fellow Liga I and Liga II clubs, before signing for Hermannstadt as a free agent in 2024.

Internationally, Stoica has represented Romania from under-16 up to under-21 level.

Club career

Early career

Stoica started his career in 2009 in the academy of Petrolul Ploiești, the same year his father Pompiliu signed a professional contract with the club. He left Petrolul in 2016 when it folded, and then had a six-month spell with SC Freiburg in Germany before returning to his country with FCSB, also a former club of his father.

FCSB

Stoica made his senior debut for FCSB on 25 October 2017, aged 14, in a 6–1 away rout of Sănătatea Cluj in the Cupa României. He became the youngest player to feature in a competitive match for the club, and also scored his first goal in the process.

2019–2021: Various loans

In the winter transfer window of 2019, Stoica agreed to a loan with Dunărea Călărași for the remainder of the season, and on 17 February made his Liga I debut in a goalless draw with Voluntari.

Stoica spent the following campaigns on loan in the second tier with his former youth team Petrolul Ploiești, Metaloglobus București, and CSM Slatina, respectively. He had his most fruitful stint with the latter, scoring seven times from 24 games in spite of the club's relegation at the end of the 2020–21 season.

2021–2023: Return to FCSB

On 1 August 2021, Stoica came off the bench for FCSB to equalise late in a 1–1 league draw at UTA Arad. On the 29th that month, he scored the only goal of the Roș-albaștrii in a 1–4 away loss to four-time defending champions CFR Cluj. Following his first team breakthrough, owner George Becali announced that he rejected a €7.5 million bid for Stoica from Premier League club Arsenal, although the veridicity of his claims was questioned.

On 15 December 2021, Stoica came off the bench at half-time, obtained a penalty in extra time and netted a goal for himself in a 3–1 derby defeat of Rapid București. On 30 January 2022, he scored again in another Bucharest derby by coming off the bench in a 3–0 win over Dinamo București.

2023–2024: Loan to Universitatea Cluj

After failing to score any goals during the first half of the 2022–23 season, Stoica was sent out on a six-month loan to Universitatea Cluj on 17 December 2022. His loan was extended for another year, but he left the club prematurely on 2 February 2024, after receiving an offer from Israeli team Hapoel Be'er Sheva and refusing to train.

Hermannstadt

On 7 February 2024, after his move to Hapoel Be'er Sheva fell through, Stoica joined fellow Liga I club Hermannstadt as a free agent. He signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and was assigned the number 7 shirt.

International career

Stoica is a Romania youth international, and has represented the country from under-16 up to under-21 level. On 15 August 2019, he scored on debut for the under-18s in a 4–1 victory over Albania. He repeated the performance at the under-21 side on 7 September 2021, netting in a 1–1 friendly draw with Georgia.

On 15 October 2024, Stoica scored a double for Romania under-21 in a 3–1 home win over Switzerland counting for the 2025 UEFA European Championship qualifiers. The result secured his nation the first place in their group, qualifying for their fourth consecutive European Under-21 Championship.

Style of play

Stoica in action for FCSB in a match against CFR Cluj, April 2022.

Stoica is a versatile attacker, being able to play on the wing or as a lone striker, but can also be deployed in a less advanced position in the midfield. Michael Yokhin of Goal noted that he "is quick, loves to dribble and improvise, and feels comfortable on both flanks", although "he would arguably be more dangerous on the left" since he is right-footed.

Personal life

Stoica's father, Pompiliu, was also a professional footballer. A left-back, he too played for FCSB—then named Steaua București—and Petrolul Ploiești.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 21 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FCSB 2017–18 Liga I 0 0 3 1 — — 3 1
2018–19 0 0 1 0 — — 1 0
2021–22 32 7 1 2 1 0 — 34 9
2022–23 6 0 2 0 11 0 — 19 0
Total 38 7 7 3 12 0 — 57 10
Dunărea Călărași (loan) 2018–19 Liga I 2 0 1 0 — — 3 0
Petrolul Ploiești (loan) 2019–20 Liga II 8 0 0 0 — — 8 0
Metaloglobus București (loan) 2019–20 2 0 — — — 2 0
CSM Slatina (loan) 2020–21 24 7 0 0 — — 24 7
Universitatea Cluj (loan) 2022–23 Liga I 10 0 0 0 — — 10 0
2023–24 20 5 3 4 — — 23 9
Total 30 5 3 4 — — 33 9
Hermannstadt 2023–24 Liga I 15 5 1 0 — — 16 5
2024–25 20 4 3 0 — — 23 4
Total 35 9 4 0 — — 39 9
Career total 139 28 15 7 12 0 — 166 35
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

Universitatea Cluj

References

  1. "Un fost junior al defunctei SC FC Petrolul, la egalitate cu… Pele și Maradona! Ianis Stoica este căpitan de echipă națională" [A former junior of the defunct SC FC Petrolul, tied with… Pele and Maradona! Ianis Stoica is a national team captain] (in Romanian). Gazeta de Prahova. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  2. "VIDEO EXCLUSIV Ianis Stoica a fost aproape să semneze cu o echipă din Bundesliga. Dezvăluirea făcută de tatăl său" [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Ianis Stoica was close to signing with a Bundesliga team. What his father revealed] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  3. "Dezvăluiri în premieră despre Ianis Stoica. Pompiliu Stoica rupe tăcerea și aduce în prim-plan aspecte inedite despre fiul său" [Revelations for the first time about Ianis Stoica. Pompiliu Stoica breaks the silence and reveals to the public eye new aspects about his son] (in Romanian). Playsport.ro. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Cel mai tânăr jucător din istoria FCSB a înscris la debut! Ianis Stoica: "O să scriu o carte despre acest meci!"" [The youngest player in the history of FCSB scored on his debut! Ianis Stoica: "I will write a book about this match!"] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. "Regula U21 | Ianis Stoica, cel mai tânăr jucător din acest sezon" [Under-21 rule | Ianis Stoica, the youngest player of this season] (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  6. "Dunărea / Ianis Stoica a debutat în liga I" [Dunărea / Ianis Stoica mad his Liga I debut] (in Romanian). arenamedia.ro. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  7. "FCSB a împrumutat un jucător Petrolului Ploiești" [FCSB loaned a player to Petrolul Ploiești] (in Romanian). Media Sud. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  8. "Ianis Stoica a lăsat Petrolul pentru Metaloglobus. "E bine mai târziu decât deloc. Este un mare plus pentru noi"" [Ianis Stoica left Petrolul for Metaloglobus. "It's better late than never. He's a big addition for us."] (in Romanian). ProSport. 17 February 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  9. "UTA - FCSB 1-1 | Ianis Stoica îi salvează pe bucureșteni cu un gol în minutul 90" [UTA - FCSB 1–1 | Ianis Stoica saves the Bucharest people with a goal in the 90th minute] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  10. "VIDEO Liga 1: CFR Cluj, victorie en fanfare contra lui FCSB în derbiul din Gruia (4-1)" [VIDEO Liga 1: CFR Cluj, easy victory over FCSB in the derby played on Gruia (4–1)] (in Romanian). HotNews.ro. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  11. ^ Yokhin, Michael (14 December 2021). "Ianis Stoica: Is Arsenal-linked wonderkid truly 'the Romanian Mbappe'". Goal. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  12. "Așa s-a decis derby-ul FCSB - Rapid: penalty acordat și în prelungirile reprizei secunde! Florin Tănase și Ianis Stoica, decisivi" [This is how the FCSB - Rapid derby was decided: penalty awarded in the second half also! Florin Tănase and Ianis Stoica, decisive] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  13. "Ianis Stoica a prins curaj după golul marcat în meciul Dinamo – FCSB 0-3. "Ne dorim să câștigăm titlul!" Ce promisiune i-a făcut lui Meme" [Ianis Stoica gained courage after the goal scored in the match Dinamo – FCSB 0–3. "We want to win the title!" What promise he has made to Meme] (in Romanian). ProSport. 30 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  14. "Bun venit, Ianis Stoica!" [Welcome, Ianis Stoica!] (in Romanian). FC Universitatea Cluj. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
  15. "OFICIAL | FCSB, bună de plată! Anunțul făcut de "U" Cluj" [OFFICIAL | FCSB can pay good! The announcement made by "U" Cluj] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  16. "E oficial! A plecat de la FCSB și a fost prezentat de noua echipă" [It's official! He left FCSB and was unveiled by his new team]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  17. "Naționala U16 a României a învins Italia. Cel mai tânăr debutant din istoria FCSB a marcat un super gol" [Romania's under-16 national team defeated Italy. The youngest debutant in the history of FCSB scored a wondergoal] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  18. "Licăre o stea la FCSB! La doar 19 ani, are cifre și performanțe personale peste ale atacanților importanți din istoria echipei!" [A star is shining at FCSB! Aged only 19, he has better numbers and personal performances than notable forwards in the history of the team!]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  19. "România U18 s-a impus clar în amicalul cu Albania" [Romania U18 won the friendly with Albania by a large margin] (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  20. "GALERIE FOTO România U21 – Georgia U21 1–1. Remiză la debutul lui Florin Bratu. Ianis Stoica, gol din pasa lui Sefer" [PHOTO GALLERY Romania U21 – Georgia U21 1–1. Draw on the debut of Florin Bratu. Ianis Stoica, goal from Sefer's pass] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  21. "U21 spre EURO 2025 | CALIFICAREEEEE! România învinge Elveția și se califică la al patrulea turneu final consecutiv!" [U21 towards EURO 2025 | QUALIFICATION! Romania defeats Switzerland and qualifies for the fourth consecutive final tournament!] (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  22. ^ Ianis Stoica at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 June 2019.

External links

FC Hermannstadt – current squad
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