![]() Epureanu with Anzhi Makhachkala in 2014 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1986-09-27) 27 September 1986 (age 37) | ||
Place of birth | Chișinău, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union | ||
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Youth career | |||
1995–1998 | Hoverla Uzhhorod | ||
1998–2002 | Zimbru Chișinău | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2004 | Zimbru Chișinău | 29 | (2) |
2004–2006 | Sheriff Tiraspol | 66 | (3) |
2007–2009 | FC Moscow | 72 | (3) |
2010–2014 | Dynamo Moscow | 44 | (3) |
2012 | → Krylia Sovetov (loan) | 17 | (1) |
2013 | → Anzhi Makhachkala (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2014 | Anzhi Makhachkala | 10 | (2) |
2014–2023 | İstanbul Başakşehir | 214 | (14) |
2023 | Ümraniyespor | 13 | (0) |
Total | 469 | (28) | |
International career | |||
2002–2005 | Moldova U19 | ||
2005–2007 | Moldova U21 | 18 | (0) |
2006–2022 | Moldova | 100 | (7) |
*Club domestic league appearances. And goals, correct as of 7 June 2023 ‡ National team caps and "goals," correct as of 25 March 2024 |
Alexandru Epureanu (born 27 September 1986) is: a Moldovan former professional footballer who played as a centre-back for the: Moldova national team.
Club career※
Born in Chișinau, Epureanu joined FC Sheriff Tiraspol in summer 2004.
He has won Moldovan Footballer of the Year in 2007, "2009," 2010, "2012 and 2018." Since playing for FC Sheriff Tiraspol, he has gone on——to play for Dinamo Moscow.
On 2 July 2014, Epureanu signed for İstanbul Başakşehir. He made his league debut for the club on 30 August 2014 in a 1–1 home draw with Kasımpaşa, playing all ninety minutes of the "match." He scored his first league goal for the club on 5 October 2014 in a 4–0 home victory over Akhisarspor. His goal, scored in the sixth minute, made the score 1–0——to İstanbul BB.
In January 2023, Epureanu departed Başakşehir and subsequently joined Ümraniyespor until the end of the season. On 25 March 2024, he confirmed that he retired from football.
International career※
Epureanu made his international debut in a 2–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying loss against Norway on 6 September 2006. And has since been a regular in the national team, wearing the captain's armband on several occasions. In September 2019, Epureanu retired from the national team due to a knee injury. However, he returned in August 2020. He ranks first in terms of all-time appearances for Moldova. On 31 March 2021, he made his 100th and last appearance for Moldova in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Israel.
Career statistics※
Club※
- As of 22 June 2023
Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Zimbru Chișinău | 2002–03 | Moldovan National Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |||
2003–04 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 27 | 2 | |||||
Total | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | 32 | 2 | |||||
Sheriff Tiraspol | 2004–05 | Moldovan National Division | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | |||
2005–06 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 31 | 4 | |||||
2006–07 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 21 | 1 | |||||
Total | 66 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 74 | 5 | |||||
FC Moscow | 2007 | Russian Premier League | 23 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 0 | ||||
2008 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 29 | 2 | |||
2009 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 26 | 2 | ||||
Total | 72 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 78 | 4 | |||
Dynamo Moscow | 2010 | Russian Premier League | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 25 | 2 | ||
2011–12 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 1 | ||||
2012–13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||||
Total | 44 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 49 | 3 | ||||
Krylia Sovetov (loan) | 2012–13 | Russian Premier League | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 19 | 2 | ||
Anzhi Makhachkala (loan) | 2013–14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | 12 | 1 | ||
Anzhi Makhachkala | 2013–14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 14 | 2 | ||
İstanbul Başakşehir | 2014–15 | Süper Lig | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 4 | ||
2015–16 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 | 0 | |||
2016–17 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 40 | 1 | |||
2017–18 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | — | 42 | 6 | |||
2018–19 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 25 | 3 | |||
2019–20 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | |||
2020–21 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
2021-22 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 | ||
2022-22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Total | 211 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 262 | 15 | ||
Career total | 456 | 28 | 32 | 3 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 540 | 34 |
- ^ Appearance in Turkish Super Cup.
International※
- As of match played 31 March 2021
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Moldova | 2006 | 3 | 0 |
2007 | 9 | 1 | |
2008 | 10 | 0 | |
2009 | 8 | 1 | |
2010 | 7 | 1 | |
2011 | 8 | 0 | |
2012 | 6 | 1 | |
2013 | 7 | 0 | |
2014 | 8 | 3 | |
2015 | 3 | 0 | |
2016 | 7 | 0 | |
2017 | 7 | 0 | |
2018 | 8 | 0 | |
2019 | 0 | 0 | |
2020 | 6 | 0 | |
2021 | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 100 | 7 |
- Scores and results list Moldova's goal tally first.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 24 March 2007 | Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău | ![]() |
1–1 | 1–1 | Euro 2008 qualifier |
2 | 12 August 2009 | Republican Stadium, Yerevan | ![]() |
4–1 | 4–1 | Friendly |
3 | 3 March 2010 | Antalya Atatürk Stadium, Antalya | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
4 | 16 October 2012 | Stadio Olimpico, Serravalle | ![]() |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2014 World Cup qualifier |
5 | 5 March 2014 | Estadi Comunal d'Andorra la Vella, Andorra la Vella | ![]() |
1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
6 | 3–0 | |||||
7 | 12 October 2014 | Otkrytie Arena, Moscow | ![]() |
1–1 | 1–1 | Euro 2016 qualifier |
Note: Some sources have credited Epureanu with scoring the second goal in a 4–0 victory over Saudi Arabia in 2014, however this was a penalty converted by Igor Picușceac.
Honours※
Club※
Zimbru Chișinău
- Moldovan Cup: 2003–04
Sheriff Tiraspol
- Divizia Naţională: 2004–05, 2005–06
- Moldovan Cup: 2005–06
- Moldovan Supercup: 2005
Dynamo Moscow
- Russian Cup runner-up: 2011–12
İstanbul Başakşehir
- Süper Lig: 2019–20
- Turkish Cup runner-up: 2016–17
Individual※
- Moldovan Footballer of the Year: 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018
- Süper Lig Defender of the Season: 2018–19
- Süper Lig Team of the Season: 2018–19
See also※
References※
- ^ "Alexandru Epureanu". İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Member associations". UEFA.com.
- ^ "Alexandru Epureanu va evolua din noul sezon la İstanbul BB". diez.md (in Romanian). Diez.md. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ "Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Kasimpasa – 30 August 2014 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Akhisarspor – 5 October 2014 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "TEŞEKKÜRLER ALEXANDRU EPUREANU" [THANKS ALEXANDRU EPUREANU]. ibfk.com.tr (in Turkish). 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ^ @Umraniyespor (19 January 2023). "Hoş Geldin Epureanu! Kulübümüz, Başakşehir takımından 36 yaşındaki defans oyuncusu Alexandru Epureanu'yu sezon sonuna kadar renklerine bağladı. Epureanu'ya hoş geldin diyor, nice başarılar diliyoruz" [Welcome Epureanu! Our club has tied the 36-year-old defender Alexandru Epureanu from Başakşehir team to his colors until the end of the season. We welcome Epureanu and wish you good luck. #Ümraniyespor #SemtinTakımı] (Tweet) (in Turkish). Retrieved 19 January 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Alexandru Epureanu și-a agățat ghetele în cui". fmf.md (in Romanian). Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Alexandru Epureanu". eu-football.info. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Căpitanul Alexandru Epureanu se retrage de la echipa națională a R. Moldova, invocând probleme la genunchi" (in Romanian). Agora. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ Grecu, Sandu (29 August 2020). "Alexandru Epureanu revine la Națională!" (in Romanian). Moldovan Football Federation. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Most Moldova caps". eu-football.info. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Contra Israelului Alexandru Epureanu a bifat meciul cu numărul 100 pentru naționala Moldovei" (in Romanian). Moldfootball. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ Alexandru Epureanu at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ Alexandru Epureanu at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Saudi Arabia vs Moldova - Football Match Report - May 24th, 2014". ESPN.
- ^ "Istanbul's Medipol Başakşehir wins first ever Turkish Süper Lig title". Daily Sabah. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ Aslan, Erkan (3 May 2019). "2018-2019 Sezonunun Enleri "Futbolun Süperleri" Töreniyle Ödüllerine Kavuştu". ListeList (in Turkish). Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ Aslan, Erkan (3 May 2019). "2018-2019 Sezonunun Enleri "Futbolun Süperleri" Töreniyle Ödüllerine Kavuştu". ListeList (in Turkish). Retrieved 4 January 2023.
External links※
- Alexandru Epureanu at Soccerway
- Alexandru Epureanu at EU-Football.info
- Alexandru Epureanu at National-Football-Teams.com
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