Alex Pașcanu


Alexandru Ștefan Pașcanu is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for FC Voluntari, on loan from CFR Cluj, and the Romania national under-21 team.

Early life

Pașcanu grew up in Bogdănești, Vaslui County, before moving to England with his family where he spent the rest of his childhood and teenage years.

Club areer

Leicester City

Pașcanu began his football career in the academy of Leicester City, playing alongside the likes of Ben Chilwell, Harvey Barnes and Hamza Choudhury. He was however unable to follow them into the first-team squad.

CFR Cluj

On 30 August 2019, Pașcanu returned to Romania and signed with reigning champions CFR Cluj for an undisclosed fee. On 17 January 2020, he was sent out on loan to fellow Liga I side FC Voluntari until the end of the campaign.

International career

Pașcanu started in all but one of Romania's ten qualification matches for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, as the nation won its group undefeated. At the final tournament, he helped his side reach the semi-finals and qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
On 11 November 2018, Pașcanu received his first call-up for the senior team of Romania.

Honours

Individual