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Deian Sorescu
Sorescu withFCSBin 2023
Personal information
Full name Deian Cristian Sorescu
Date of birth (1997-08-29)29 August 1997(age 27)
Place of birth Moldova Nouă,Romania
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger,full-back
Team information
Current team
Gaziantep
Number 18
Youth career
2005–2008 Dunărea Moldova Nouă
2008–2012 Politehnica Timișoara
2008–2009Electrica Timișoara(loan)
2012–2014 ACS Poli Timișoara
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 ACS Poli Timișoara 8 (1)
2014–2015 → Millennium Giarmata (loan) 12 (1)
2017–2018 ASU Politehnica Timișoara 38 (14)
2018–2022 Dinamo București 123 (27)
2022–2024 Raków Częstochowa 31 (4)
2023FCSB(loan) 18 (2)
2024Gaziantep(loan) 16 (4)
2024– Gaziantep 10 (3)
International career
2019 Romania U21 2 (0)
2021– Romania 20 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 October 2024

Deian Cristian Sorescu(Romanian pronunciation:[ˈdejankristiˈansoˈresku];born 29 August 1997) is a Romanian professionalfootballerwho plays as awingeror afull-backforSüper LigclubGaziantepand theRomania national team.

A youth player ofPolitehnica Timișoarauntil its dissolution in 2012, he started his senior career with the two entities which asserted the history of the defunct team —ACS Poli TimișoaraandASU Politehnica Timișoara.In 2018, Sorescu left the latter to sign forDinamo București,amassing over 120 matches in thetop flightbefore moving abroad toRaków Częstochowafour years later. He won three domestic trophies in Poland, and in the 2023 wintertransfer windowreturned to Romania on loan to Dinamo'scity rivalsFCSB.In 2024, Sorescu moved to Turkish side Gaziantep, initially on loan, before joining them permanently in August that year.

Internationally, Sorescu earned his firstcapfor the Romania senior team in a 1–2friendlyloss toGeorgiain June 2021. He was selected in the squad for theUEFA Euro 2024,where they managed to win theirgroupand reach theround of 16.

Club career

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Early career and ACS Poli Timișoara

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Born inMoldova Nouă,Caraș-Severin County,Sorescu played football for local club Dunărea Moldova Nouă before joining the youth setup ofFC Politehnica Timișoara,aged ten. After the dissolution of FC Politehnica, he moved to newly-foundedACS Poli Timișoarain 2012. At age 16, Sorescu was loaned out toRomanian third divisionteam Millenium Giarmata, after which he became part of the extended roster for the ACS Poli senior team.[1]

On 30 May 2015, Sorescu made his debut for theAlb-violețiiin a 1–1Liga IIdraw withOlimpia Satu Mare.Towards the end of thefollowing season,he played his maiden minutes in thefirst leaguein games againstPetrolul PloieștiandCSM Studențesc Iași;both ended in 2–3 defeats.[2]

ASU Politehnica Timișoara

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At the start of 2017, Sorescu moved toASU Politehnica Timișoara,the other team in the city established after the dissolution of the original FC Politehnica. He made his breakthrough in the2017–18 Liga II campaign,amassing 14 goals and 35 matches in all competitions.

Dinamo București

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Liga I clubDinamo Bucureștisigned Sorescu on a four-year contract on 27 April 2018.[3]He registered his debut for "the Red Dogs" on 22 July that year, and also scored the winner in the 2–1 home league victory overVoluntari.[4]With eleven goals in all competitions, Sorescu was Dinamo București's top scorer in the2019–20 season.

He repeated the performance thenext year,this time after netting only eight goals, and was chosen byLiga Profesionistă de Fotbalin the 2020–21 Liga I Team of the Season.[5]On 19 July 2021, Sorescu scored ahat-trickin thecampaign's opener against Voluntari, with the game ending in a 3–2 win. During that summer, he was subject to offers fromLegia Warsawand Dinamo'scity rivalsFCSB.[6][7]

Raków Częstochowa

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On 19 January 2022, Dinamo București announced the transfer of Sorescu toRaków Częstochowa,[8]and two days later the Polish team confirmed the signing of a three-and-a-half-year deal.[9]He registered hisEkstraklasadebut on 12 February, in a 1–0 away victory overRadomiak Radom.On 2 May that year, he won his first career trophy after starting in a 3–1 defeat ofLech Poznańin thePolish Cupfinal.[10]

Sorescu made hisEuropeandebut on 21 July 2022, starting in an eventual 5–0 home thrashing ofAstanain theUEFA Europa Conference Leaguesecond qualifying round;he wassent-offin the 21st minute after receiving a secondyellow card.[11]

Loan to FCSB

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On 14 January 2023, Sorescu rejoined the Romanian league by signing for FCSB on loan until the end of theseason.[12]He made his debut for theRoș-albaștriieight days later, in a 1–0 away win overHermannstadt,[13]and scored his first goal in a 2–1 victory againstArgeș Piteștion 26 February.[14]

On 25 May, after his club mathematically finished second in the Liga I, FCSB ownerGigi Becalipublicly stated that he would not activate Sorescu's €900,000 permanent transfer clause.[15]

Gaziantep

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On 18 January 2024, Sorescu moved to TurkishSüper LigclubGaziantepon loan for the remainder of thecampaign,[16]joining several compatriots including managerMarius Șumudică.He played 16 league games and scored four goals during his initial stint, of which one in a 2–0 home win overBeşiktaşon 11 March.

On 10 August 2024, Gaziantep announced the permanent signing of Sorescu on a three-year deal.[17]

International career

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Sorescu made his debut for theRomania national teamon 2 June 2021, in afriendlymatch withGeorgiaat theIlie Oană StadiuminPloiești.[18]He started as aright-backand provided anassisttoAndrei Ivanin the 2–1 loss.[19]

On 7 June 2024, Sorescu was selected in the squad for theUEFA Euro 2024.[20]He made two appearances as a substitute in thegroup stage,where Romania finished at the top but went on to lose to theNetherlandsin theround of 16.[21]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 6 October 2024[22]
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
ACS Poli Timișoara 2014–15 Liga II 1 0 1 0
2015–16 Liga I 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 1
2016–17 Liga I 5 0 0 0 1 0 6 0
Total 8 1 1 0 1 0 10 1
Millenium Giarmata (loan) 2014–15 Liga III 12 1 12 1
ASU Politehnica Timișoara 2016–17 Liga II 4 0 4 0
2017–18 Liga II 34 14 1 0 35 14
Total 38 14 1 0 39 14
Dinamo București 2018–19 Liga I 35 2 1 0 36 2
2019–20 Liga I 32 10 5 1 37 11
2020–21 Liga I 37 7 5 1 42 8
2021–22 Liga I 19 8 1 0 20 8
Total 123 27 12 2 135 29
Raków Częstochowa 2021–22 Ekstraklasa 9 1 3 0 12 1
2022–23 Ekstraklasa 11 2 2 0 2[a] 0 0 0 15 2
2023–24 Ekstraklasa 11 1 1 0 11[b] 0 1[c] 0 24 1
Total 31 4 6 0 13 0 1 0 51 4
FCSB(loan) 2022–23 Liga I 18 2 18 2
Gaziantep(loan) 2023–24 Süper Lig 16 4 1 0 17 4
Gaziantep 2024–25 Süper Lig 7 1 0 0 7 1
Total 23 5 1 0 24 5
Career total 253 54 21 2 1 0 13 0 1 0 289 56
  1. ^Appearances inUEFA Europa Conference League
  2. ^Eight appearances inUEFA Champions League,three appearances inUEFA Europa League
  3. ^Appearance inPolish Super Cup

International

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As of match played 15 October 2024[23]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Romania 2021 5 0
2022 4 0
2023 5 0
2024 6 0
Total 20 0

Honours

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Raków Częstochowa[22]

Individual

References

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  1. ^"Interviu: Deian Sorescu"[Deian Sorescu interview] (in Romanian). Cronica Violetă. 24 September 2015.
  2. ^"BĂTUȚI din nou de" lanternă ". Șanse și mai mici de salvare pentru ACS Poli Timișoara după eșecul de la Ploiești"[DEFEATED again by the "red lantern". Even lower chances of rescue for ACS Poli Timișoara after the Ploiești failure] (in Romanian). Pressalert. 16 May 2016.
  3. ^"OFICIAL Deian Sorescu a semnat cu Agentul 007. EXCLUSIV Ce salariu va primi fotbalistul de 20 de ani de la ASU Poli"[OFFICIAL Deian Sorescu signed for Dinamo. EXCLUSIVE What salary will the 20-year-old ASU Poli footballer receive] (in Romanian).ProSport.27 April 2018.
  4. ^"Super-debut la Dinamo. Deian Sorescu a adus golul victoriei pentru" câini ""[Super debut for Dinamo. Deian Sorescu brought the winning goal for "the dogs" ] (in Romanian).Digi Sport.22 July 2018.Retrieved6 June2021.
  5. ^ab"LPF a ales" echipa ideală "a sezonului din Liga 1! Care echipă a oferit cei mai mulți jucători"[LPF has chosen the "ideal team" of the Liga 1 season! Which team offers the most players] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 4 June 2021.Retrieved4 June2021.
  6. ^"Deian Sorescu este la un pas de Legia Varșovia! Cine a dezvăluit totul: „Părțile sunt aproape să bată palma!" Câți bani ia Dinamo | EXCLUSIV "[Deian Sorescu is one step away from Legia Warsaw! Who revealed everything: "The parties are close to shaking their hands!" How much money does Dinamo get | EXCLUSIVE] (in Romanian). ProSport. 30 August 2021.Retrieved19 January2022.
  7. ^"Mihai Stoica a explicat de ce FCSB avea nevoie de Deian Sorescu:" Oferta a fost de 500.000 de euro, plus TVA ""[Mihai Stoica explained why FCSB needed Deian Sorescu: "The offer was worth 500,000 euros, plus VAT" ] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 17 January 2022.Retrieved19 January2022.
  8. ^"OFICIAL Dinamo a anunțat despărțirea de Sorescu:" Nu ne rămâne decât să-i mulțumim pentru evoluțiile în tricoul alb-roșu! ""[OFFICIAL Dinamo has announced the departure of Sorescu: "The only thing left is to thank him for his performances in the White-Red shirt!" ].Gazeta Sporturilor(in Romanian). 19 January 2022.Retrieved19 January2022.
  9. ^"DEIAN SORESCU NOWYM ZAWODNIKIEM RAKOWA!"[DEIAN SORESCU IS THE NEW RAKÓW PLAYER!] (in Polish). RKS Raków Częstochowa. 21 January 2022.Retrieved22 January2022.
  10. ^"Deian Sorescu, triumf în Cupa Poloniei alături de Rakow. Succesul românului îi aduce bani lui Dinamo"[Deian Sorescu, victory in the Polish Cup alongside Raków. The success of the Romanian brings money for Dinamo] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 3 May 2022.Retrieved26 February2023.
  11. ^"Raków 5–0 Astana".UEFA.com. 21 July 2022.Retrieved19 April2023.
  12. ^"Bine ai venit, Deian Sorescu!"[Welcome, Deian Sorescu!] (in Romanian). FCSB. 14 January 2023.Retrieved19 January2023.
  13. ^"Deian Sorescu, titular la debutul oficial pentru FCSB! Cordea, Coman și Omrani, rezerve de lux la partida cu Hermannstadt"[Deian Sorescu, a starter on his official FCSB debut! Cordea, Coman and Omrani, on the bench for the game against Hermannstadt] (in Romanian). ProSport. 22 January 2023.Retrieved26 February2023.
  14. ^"Reacția lui Sorescu după primul gol la FCSB:" A fost o săptămână grea ". Ce i-a spus lui Pintilii înainte de meci"[Sorescu's reaction after his first goal for FCSB: "It was a tough week". What he told Pintilii before the match] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 26 February 2023.Retrieved26 February2023.
  15. ^"Gigi Becali a luat decizia finală în cazul transferului definitiv al lui Deian Sorescu la FCSB! Lovitură de teatru!" I-am transmis asta băiatului! "| EXCLUSIV"[Gigi Becali took the final decision in the case of the permanent transfer of Deian Sorescu to FCSB! Theatrical hit! "I passed this on to the lad!" | EXCLUSIVE] (in Romanian). ProSport. 25 May 2023.Retrieved25 May2023.
  16. ^"TRANSFER | DEIAN SORESCU GAZİANTEP'TE!"[TRANSFER | DEIAN SORESCU IN GAZIANTEP!]. Gaziantep FK. 18 January 2024.Retrieved18 January2024.
  17. ^"DEIAN SORESCU YENİDEN EVİNDE!"(in Turkish). Gaziantep FK. 10 August 2024.Retrieved10 August2024.
  18. ^"Trei fotbaliști debutează pentru România în amicalul cu Georgia! Cum arată echipa aleasă de Mirel Rădoi"[Three footballers will make their debut for Romania in the friendly with Georgia! How the team chosen by Mirel Rădoi looks like] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 2 June 2021.
  19. ^"România - Georgia 1-2 »" Tricolorii "mai scriu o pagină neagră de istoria naționalei"[Romania - Georgia 1–2 » "The Tricolours" write yet another black page in the history of the national team].Gazeta Sporturilor(in Romanian). 2 June 2021.Retrieved6 June2021.
  20. ^"Lotul României pentru EURO 2024"[Romania's squad for EURO 2024] (in Romanian).Romanian Football Federation.7 June 2024.Retrieved5 July2024.
  21. ^"Romania 0–3 Netherlands: Donyell Malen and Cody Gakpo score as Dutch reach quarters".BBC.2 July 2024.Retrieved8 July2024.
  22. ^abDeian Sorescuat Soccerway. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  23. ^"Deian Sorescu".European Football.Retrieved3 June2021.
  24. ^"Racovițan și Sorescu, campioni cu Rakow în Polonia » Cum a ratat Dinamo un alt bonus de 50.000 de euro"[Racovițan and Sorescu, champions with Raków in Poland » How Dinamo missed another 50,000 euros bonus].Gazeta Sporturilor(in Romanian). 8 May 2023.Retrieved13 May2023.
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