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Romanian footballer (born 1993) For the footballer who spent most of his career with Rapid București, see Nicolae Stanciu (footballer, born 1973).

Nicolae Stanciu
Stanciu with Romania in 2019
Personal information
Full name Nicolae Claudiu Stanciu
Date of birth (1993-05-07) 7 May 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Craiva, Romania
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team Damac
Number 32
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)
2016–2018 Anderlecht 34 (5)
2018–2019 Sparta Prague 31 (10)
2019 Al-Ahli 10 (2)
2019–2022 Slavia Prague 77 (19)
2022–2023 Wuhan Three Towns 51 (11)
2023– Damac 37 (4)
International career
2011–2012 Romania U19 6 (2)
2011–2013 Romania U21 13 (3)
2016– Romania 79 (15)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024

Nicolae "Nicușor" Claudiu Stanciu (Romanian pronunciation: [nikoˈla.e klaˈudju ˈstant͡ʃju]; born 7 May 1993) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Saudi Pro League club Damac and captains the Romania national team.

Stanciu began his career at Unirea Alba Iulia in 2008, and went on to represent Vaslui and Steaua București in his country, winning six domestic honours and making a name for himself with the latter. He moved abroad for the first time in 2016, following a €9.8 million transfer to Anderlecht, which made him the most expensive signing of the Belgian First Division A and biggest sale of the Liga I at the time.

After winning a Belgian national title and a Super Cup, Stanciu joined Sparta Prague one and a half years later for another internal record fee, worth around an initial €4.5 million. He left the Czech Republic at the start of 2019 to sign for Saudi team Al-Ahli, only to return in that summer to the country at former rival club Slavia Prague, where he helped to back-to-back league titles and a Czech Cup in his first two seasons. Since 2022, he has competed professionally in China and again Saudi Arabia.

Stanciu made his senior international debut for Romania in March 2016, in a 1–0 win over Lithuania, after having previously played for it at under-19 and under-21 levels. He represented the nation in two European Championships, in 2016 and 2024.

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.

Club career

Unirea Alba Iulia

Stanciu joined 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 by coming off the bench in a 4–1 victory over Corvinul Hunedoara in the Liga II championship. He spent the vast majority of the 2008–09 season on the sidelines, after suffering a long-term injury. On 1 May 2010, 17-year-old Stanciu made his Liga I debut under manager Blaž Slišković, playing 20 minutes in a 2–1 home win over Steaua București. In June, he was on trial with German side VfB Stuttgart, but the economic discrepancies between the two clubs made the transaction collapse.

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

Vaslui

On 9 September 2011, Liga I team Vaslui paid Stanciu's €200,000 release clause. Due to a transfer ban, "the Yellow-Greens" were initially unable to register the player and fellow league teams Dinamo București and Astra Ploiești tried to sign him.

On 4 March 2012, on his competitive debut for Vaslui, Stanciu scored the 2–1 winner at Petrolul Ploiești. In May 2012, after a series of good performances, he was included by website Sport.ro in a top 10 list of Romanian youths to watch. On 30 August, he netted from the penalty spot in a 2–2 away draw with Inter Milan in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League, after 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, rumoured to be worth €700,000, with the player agreeing to a five-year deal and a €20 million buyout clause. He played all twelve 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.

After the departure of Cristian Tănase in the summer of 2015, Stanciu took over his number 10 jersey. In February 2016, he extended his contract until 2021. The 2015–16 season was his most prolific individually at Steaua, as he netted 14 times from 39 competitive games.

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

Anderlecht

Stanciu (right) playing against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Europa League round of 32, 17 February 2017.

On 29 August 2016, amid interest from various European sides including Chelsea, Stanciu travelled to Belgium to sign a five-year contract with Anderlecht. The transfer fee was worth an initial €7.8 million, potentially raising to €9.8 million after bonuses. Therefore, Stanciu became the then-most expensive player bought by a Belgian club, ahead of former record holder Steven Defour (€6 million, from Porto to Anderlecht in 2014). In November 2017, his agent confirmed that the additional €2 million had been paid, which also made him the Liga I's most expensive sale by surpassing the €9.5 million move of Vlad Chiricheș to Tottenham Hotspur in 2013.

Stanciu made his debut in the Belgian First Division A on 11 September 2016, starting in a 3–2 home victory over Charleroi and receiving a standing ovation as he was substituted in the 85th minute by Olivier Deschacht. His first goals for the club came on 3 November in a Europa League group stage match against Mainz 05, netting twice for a 6–1 win. On 5 December, he was sent off for the first time in his career after receiving two yellow cards in a 3–1 win over Kortrijk, having previously scored in the first half of the game.

Stanciu netted his first goal of 2017 in a 3–1 league victory against Sint-Truiden on 22 January, with his performance earning him the man of the match award. On 9 March, he scored the only goal of the game against APOEL in the Europa League round of 16's first leg. Stanciu ended his first season in Brussels with eight goals and eight assists in all competitions, as the team won the national championship and subsequently qualified for the next year's Champions League group stage.

Prior to the debut of the 2017–18 campaign, Stanciu changed his squad number from 73 to 10. On 22 July 2017, he was a starter in the 2–1 win against Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Super Cup.

Sparta Prague

Stanciu underwent a medical at Sparta Prague on 18 January 2018, and five days later penned a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to be worth a Czech record €4.5 million. Press speculated that Anderlecht could be entitled to another €4.5 million in add-ons. On his competitive debut on 18 February 2018, Stanciu helped to a 2–0 win against Slovan Liberec after scoring in the fifth minute. On 17 March, he netted twice before half-time in a derby with Slavia Prague, which ended 3–3. He finished the 2017–18 campaign with six goals from fourteen appearances, all in the Czech First League.

Stanciu played in both legs of the 2018–19 Europa League second qualifying round against Spartak Subotica, as his team was eliminated prematurely after 3–2 on aggregate. He netted his first goal of the season on 12 August 2018, converting a free kick in a 4–0 away victory over Teplice. In early December, after a series of poor results, he was supposedly among the eleven players who refused to train under coach Zdeněk Ščasný.

Al-Ahli

On 28 January 2019, Stanciu was transferred for a €10 million fee to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. He recorded his debut in the Saudi Professional League on 7 February, in a 4–2 away win over Al-Hazem, and scored his first goal nine days later in a 2–2 Arab Club Champions Cup draw with Al-Wasl.

Slavia Prague

Amid financial issues at Al-Ahli, Slavia Prague acquired a reported 65% of Stanciu's economic rights for €4 million, with the player signing a four-year contract on 4 July 2019. He made his debut on 21 July, coming on as a 62nd-minute substitute for Josef Hušbauer and netting shortly after in a 5–1 away league win over Teplice. Stanciu then started in all eight matches of the Champions League, including the group fixtures against Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan.

Stanciu amassed four goals and nine assists in 31 league appearances during the 2019–20 season, as Slavia Prague successfully defended its national title. He was the league's best assist provider, and also named the Foreign Player of the Year and the Midfielder of the Year. The following campaign, he aided with 16 goals from 45 appearances in all competitions, with his club finishing as champion of the Czech First League once more.

Wuhan Three Towns

On 15 February 2022, Stanciu joined Wuhan Three Towns, newly promoted to the Chinese Super League. He scored two free kicks on his second league appearance, helping to a 6–0 home thrashing of Guangzhou.

Stanciu was the third-best assist provider and scored ten goals in the league, as his side won the national title in his first season in China. On 8 April 2023, he played the full 90 minutes of a 2–0 victory over Shandong Taishan in the Chinese FA Super Cup.

Damac

On 8 September 2023, Stanciu returned to the Saudi Pro League by signing a two-year deal with Damac. He registered his debut six days later, starting in a 2–4 away league loss to Al Wehda. The following fixture on 21 September, he converted a free kick in a 1–1 home draw with Al Hilal.

International career

Stanciu playing for the Romania national team against Sweden, 23 March 2019.

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

Stanciu earned 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. 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. He was awarded the number 10 shirt at the tournament in France, and started in the opener against the hosts, gaining a second-half penalty that was converted by Bogdan Stancu in an eventual 2–1 loss; his other appearance was against Albania (90 minutes), the 0–1 defeat leading to group phase elimination.

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. He made nine appearances and netted once, as the country finished fourth in the group phase.

In June 2021, Stanciu was one of two Romanian players who refused to take the knee before a friendly match away to England. He said he was protesting against a ten-match ban given to his Slavia Prague teammate Ondřej Kúdela, who reportedly racially insulted Rangers' Glen Kamara; Stanciu believed evidence was insufficient.

In 2023, Stanciu captained his nation in all ten matches of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, scoring three goals as Romania won its group undefeated. On 7 June 2024, he was named in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 17 June, he was awarded Player of the Match, in which he scored the first goal in a 3–0 win over Ukraine in the opening match, contributing to his country's first victory in the competition in 24 years. In addition, he became the first player to score in the European tournament whilst playing for a Saudi Arabian club, and second player from a non-European club following Vladimír Weiss.

Style of play

Primarily an offensive-minded midfielder, Stanciu can also be deployed as a winger on both sides of the field, due to his ambidexterity. He is known for his playmaking skills, being described as having "good technique, a great shot, and vision of play."

In the months following his national team debut, Romanian press drew comparisons between Stanciu and former internationals Gheorghe Hagi and Adrian Mutu, both of which were highly regarded by him.

Personal life

In 2012, Stanciu began a relationship with Andreea Beldean, a native of Alba Iulia. They married in 2018, and the wedding took place the following year.

Their first daughter was born in November 2020, and the second was born in June 2022.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 9 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Unirea Alba Iulia 2007–08 Liga II 1 0 0 0 — — — 1 0
2008–09 2 0 2 0 — — — 4 0
2009–10 Liga I 5 0 0 0 — — — 5 0
2010–11 Liga II 26 2 2 0 — — — 28 2
2011–12 2 1 — — — — 2 1
Total 36 3 4 0 — — — 40 3
Vaslui 2011–12 Liga I 16 1 3 0 — 0 0 — 19 1
2012–13 31 1 1 0 — 4 1 — 36 2
Total 47 2 4 0 — 4 1 — 55 3
Steaua București 2013–14 Liga I 29 5 2 0 — 12 1 1 0 44 6
2014–15 28 6 5 1 1 0 9 2 1 0 44 9
2015–16 28 12 4 1 2 0 4 1 1 0 39 14
2016–17 5 1 0 0 0 0 4 3 — 9 4
Total 90 24 11 2 3 0 29 7 3 0 136 33
Anderlecht 2016–17 Belgian Pro League 24 4 2 0 — 12 4 — 38 8
2017–18 10 1 1 0 — 3 0 1 0 15 1
Total 34 5 3 0 — 15 4 1 0 53 9
Sparta Prague 2017–18 Czech First League 14 6 — — — — 14 6
2018–19 17 4 1 0 — 2 0 — 20 4
Total 31 10 1 0 — 2 0 — 34 10
Al-Ahli 2018–19 Saudi Pro League 10 2 0 0 — — 4 1 14 3
Slavia Prague 2019–20 Czech First League 31 4 1 0 — 8 0 — 40 4
2020–21 30 12 3 1 — 12 3 — 45 16
2021–22 16 3 2 3 — 9 0 — 27 6
Total 77 19 6 4 — 29 3 0 0 112 26
Wuhan Three Towns 2022 Chinese Super League 27 10 0 0 – – – 27 10
2023 24 1 1 0 – – 1 0 26 1
Total 51 11 1 0 – – 1 0 53 11
Damac 2023–24 Saudi Pro League 27 4 2 2 – – – 29 6
2024–25 10 0 1 0 – – – 11 0
Total 37 4 3 2 – – – 40 6
Career total 413 80 33 8 3 0 79 15 9 1 537 104
  1. Includes Cupa României, Belgian Cup, Czech Cup, King Cup, Chinese FA Cup
  2. Includes Cupa Ligii
  3. Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. ^ Appearance in Supercupa României
  6. Six appearances and two goals in UEFA Champions League, three appearances in UEFA Europa League
  7. Two appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  8. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  9. Appearance in Belgian Super Cup
  10. Appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup
  11. Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, ten appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa League
  12. Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League, five appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  13. Appearance in Chinese FA Super Cup

International

As of match played 15 November 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Romania 2016 11 5
2017 8 1
2018 9 4
2019 9 0
2020 6 0
2021 11 1
2022 2 0
2023 10 3
2024 13 1
Total 79 15
Scores and results list Romania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Stanciu goal.
List of international goals scored by Nicolae Stanciu
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 FIFA World Cup qualification
6 13 June 2017 Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 14  Chile 2–2 3–2 Friendly
7 24 March 2018 Netanya Stadium, Netanya, Israel 20  Israel 1–1 2–1 Friendly
8 31 May 2018 Sportzentrum Graz-Weinzödl, Graz, Austria 22  Chile 1–0 3–2 Friendly
9 10 September 2018 Partizan Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia 24  Serbia 1–1 2–2 2018–19 UEFA Nations League C
10 17 November 2018 Ilie Oană Stadium, Ploiești, Romania 27  Lithuania 3–0 3–0 2018–19 UEFA Nations League C
11 2 September 2021 Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland 48  Iceland 2–0 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
12 28 March 2023 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 58  Belarus 1–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying
13 12 September 2023 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 62  Kosovo 1–0 2–0
14 15 October 2023 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 64  Andorra 1–0 4–0
15 17 June 2024 Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany 71  Ukraine 1–0 3–0 UEFA Euro 2024

Honours

Unirea Alba Iulia

Steaua București

Anderlecht

Slavia Prague

Wuhan Three Towns

Individual

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  83. "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.
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