Cosmin Matei


Cosmin Gabriel Matei is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.

Club career

Farul Constanța

Matei made his Liga I debut on 18 October 2008, in a game against Politehnica Timişoara. In July 2010, Matei was sold to Steaua Bucureşti.

Steaua București

On 22 August 2010 he makes his debut for Steaua in Liga I against FC Vaslui, coming on in the 85th minute to replace Romeo Surdu. Steaua won away with 3–0. On 4 September 2010, he makes debut for Steaua second team in Liga II, against Juventus Bucureşti, he was substitute in 17th minute after an injury, Steaua II won with 1–0.

Astra Ploiești

In June 2011, Matei was sold to Astra Ploieşti. Although he did not manage to make an impact at Steaua and Astra, Dinamo spotted his talent.

Dinamo București

In January 2012, Matei signed a five-year contract with Dinamo București. Matei scored his first goal for Dinamo in a game against U Cluj, on 2 May 2012.

Atromitos

signed Matei in January 2016 for an undisclosed fee.

Gençlerbirliği

On 10 August 2016, it was announced that Matei had signed a three-year deal with Turkish Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği.

Viitorul Constanța

On 26 August 2019, Matei signed a two-year contract with Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.

International career

Matei made his debut for the Romanian national team in a friendly game against Albania, played at a neutral venue, in Switzerland, in May 2014.

Career statistics

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Honours

Club

Steaua București
Dinamo București