Ilie Bărbulescu (footballer) facts for kids
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Bărbulescu in 1986
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ilie Bărbulescu | ||
| Date of birth | 24 June 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Pitești, Romania | ||
| Date of death | February 1, 2020 (aged 62) | ||
| Place of death | Pitesti, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) | |
| International career | |||
| 1979–1987 | Romania | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and 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.
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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.
