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Ilie Bărbulescu
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Bărbulescu in 1986
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Full name Ilie Bărbulescu
Date of birth (1957-06-24)24 June 1957
Place of birth Pitești, Romania
Date of death February 1, 2020(2020-02-01) (aged 62)
Place of death Pitesti, Romania
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Left defender
Youth career
1971–1974 FC Argeș Pitești
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1982 FC Argeș Pitești 209 (14)
1982–1983 FC Olt Scornicești 45 (5)
1983–1984 Petrolul Ploiești 17 (0)
1984–1987 Steaua București 77 (3)
1987 Petrolul Ploiești 6 (0)
1987–1988 FC Argeș Pitești 3 (0)
1988–1989 Dacia Pitești
1989–1991 Callatis Mangalia
Total 357 (22)
National team
1979–1987 Romania 5 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Ilie Bărbulescu was a talented Romanian footballer. He was born on June 24, 1957, in Pitești, Romania. He passed away on February 1, 2020. Ilie was known for his strong play as a defender.

One of his greatest achievements was being part of the Steaua București team. They won the European Cup in 1986. This was a huge victory for Romanian football! He also helped Steaua win the European Supercup in 1987.

Ilie Bărbulescu: A Football Star

Ilie Bărbulescu spent most of his football career playing for FC Argeș Pitești. He started playing for their youth team in 1971. By 1974, he joined the senior team. He played there for eight years, showing his skills as a reliable defender.

Early Career and Club Journey

After his time at FC Argeș Pitești, Ilie played for other clubs. He joined FC Olt Scornicești in 1982. Then, in 1983, he moved to Petrolul Ploiești. These moves helped him gain more experience. He became a well-known player in Romanian football.

European Cup Champion with Steaua

In 1984, Ilie Bărbulescu joined Steaua București. This was a very important move for his career. Steaua was one of the top teams in Romania. With Steaua, Ilie reached the peak of his career.

He was a key player when Steaua won the European Cup in 1986. This was a massive achievement. They beat FC Barcelona in the final match. The game went to a penalty shootout. Steaua's goalkeeper saved all four of Barcelona's penalties! This made Steaua the first Eastern European team to win the trophy.

The next year, in 1987, Steaua won the European Supercup. This showed that their European Cup win was not a fluke. Ilie was part of this winning team too. These victories made him a legend in Romanian football.

Playing for Romania

Ilie Bărbulescu also represented his country. He played five matches for the Romanian national team. He played for Romania between 1979 and 1987. Playing for the national team is a great honor for any footballer. It means you are one of the best players in your country.

Later Career and Legacy

After his successful time with Steaua București, Ilie returned to Petrolul Ploiești in 1987. He also played briefly for FC Argeș Pitești again. Later, he played for Dacia Pitești and Callatis Mangalia. He retired from professional football in the early 1990s.

Ilie Bărbulescu is remembered as a strong defender. He was a key part of one of Romania's most famous football teams. His achievements, especially winning the European Cup, inspire many young footballers. He passed away in 2020, but his legacy lives on.

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