Alexandru Mățel


Alexandru Mățel is a Romanian professional footballer who plays mainly as a right back for Universitatea Craiova
He began his career at Farul Constanța, and after a loan spell for Delta Tulcea he joined Astra Giurgiu, with which he recorded his European competitions debut. In 2015, Mățel transferred to Dinamo Zagreb, winning five domestic trophies with the Croatian team. Four years later, he returned to his native country by signing with Hermannstadt. On 2 September 2019 he signed for Universitatea Craiova
Mățel made his full debut for Romania in 2011, and was selected in the nation's UEFA Euro 2016 squad.

Club career

Dinamo Zagreb

In January 2015, Mățel signed a -year contract with Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb. He made his debut for the club on 7 February 2015 in a 2–1 victory against Lokomotiva Zagreb and played 13 matches in the 2014–15 season as Dinamo secured both the league title and the cup.

FC Hermannstadt

On 9 February 2019 he signed a contract with Liga I side FC Hermannstadt.

Universitatea Craiova

On 2 September 2019 he signed a contract with Liga I side Universitatea Craiova for 1 year with an option for another 2 years

International career

On 2 September 2011, Mățel made his senior debut for Romania in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualification match against Luxembourg, playing the full 90 minutes.

Honours

Club

;Astra Giurgiu
;Dinamo Zagreb