Alexandru Epureanu
Alexandru Epureanu is a Moldovan footballer who currently plays at İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. as a centre back. He is the captain of the Moldova national football 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, and 2011. Since playing for FC Sheriff Tiraspol, he has gone on to play for Dinamo Moscow.
On 2 July 2014, Epureanu signed for İstanbul BB. 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.
International career
Epureanu made his senior international debut on 7 October 2006 in a 2–2 draw with Bosnia in Euro 2008 qualifying.Career statistics
Club
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 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 | 5 March 2014 | Estadi Comunal d'Andorra la Vella, Andorra la Vella | 3–0 | 3–0 | Friendly | |
| 7 | 12 October 2014 | Otkrytie Arena, Moscow | 1–1 | 1–1 | Euro 2016 qualifier |
Honours
Club
Zimbru Chișinău- Moldovan Cup: 2003–04
Dynamo Moscow
- Russian Cup runner-up: 2011–12