Raul Rusescu facts for kids
Rusescu with Romania in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raul Andrei Rusescu | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, attacking midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–2004 | FC Teleșpan | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2005 | CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea | ||
| 2005–2011 | Unirea Urziceni | 87 | (18) |
| 2006–2007 | → Dunărea Giurgiu (loan) | 31 | (13) |
| 2007–2008 | → Otopeni (loan) | 20 | (4) |
| 2011–2013 | Steaua București | 65 | (34) |
| 2013–2015 | Sevilla | 8 | (3) |
| 2014 | → Braga (loan) | 13 | (5) |
| 2014–2015 | → Steaua București (loan) | 21 | (4) |
| 2015–2018 | Osmanlıspor | 46 | (10) |
| 2018–2019 | FCSB | 19 | (4) |
| 2019–2020 | Giresunspor | 30 | (12) |
| 2020–2021 | Academica Clinceni | 29 | (6) |
| 2021–2022 | Lamezia Terme | 18 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | Concordia Chiajna | 18 | (4) |
| Total | 398 | (117) | |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2007 | Romania U19 | 6 | (3) |
| 2008–2010 | Romania U21 | 7 | (2) |
| 2012–2016 | Romania | 12 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Raul Andrei Rusescu (born July 9, 1988) is a former professional football player from Romania. He played as a forward, which means he was usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals.
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Raul Rusescu's Football Journey
Early Days and First Teams
Raul Rusescu started playing football at a young age. When he was seven, a coach named Cristi Bora saw him at a tryout. Raul then joined Râmnicu Vâlcea. During his youth, he faced some injuries, like tearing his calf and breaking his leg. Even with these challenges, he kept playing. In 2005, the coach at Râmnicu Vâlcea thought Raul wasn't good enough to continue with the team.
Rising with Unirea Urziceni
In the summer of 2005, Raul joined Liga II team Unirea Urziceni. He didn't play much in his first year, but his team was promoted to Liga I, the top league in Romania.
To get more playing time, Raul was loaned to Dunărea Giurgiu. Even though he was under 18, he quickly became a regular player. He scored 13 goals that season. For the 2007–08 season, he was loaned again, this time to CS Otopeni. He helped them get promoted to Liga I by scoring 4 goals in 20 games.
Back with Unirea Urziceni in Liga I, Raul helped his team win the league title in 2008–09. This win meant they got to play in the UEFA Champions League, a very important European competition. He scored 5 goals in 23 games that season. In the 2009–10 season, Raul scored 8 goals in 29 games. Unirea Urziceni finished second in the league and did well in the Champions League group stage.
Star Player at Steaua București
On May 4, 2011, Raul Rusescu signed with Steaua București, one of Romania's biggest clubs. He played his first Liga I game for Steaua on July 31, scoring his first goal in the same match. He also scored his first European goal for Steaua against Schalke 04 in the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.
On December 5, Raul scored two amazing goals against Steaua's biggest rival, Dinamo București. This win was very important for Steaua fans, as it ended a seven-year streak of not winning at Dinamo's stadium. Fans and the media called him a hero. By the end of 2011, Raul was Steaua's top goal scorer.
In March 2013, Raul scored a penalty against Chelsea in the Europa League. He continued to score important goals for Steaua, helping them win games against other strong teams.
Playing Abroad: Sevilla and Loans
On June 13, 2013, Raul Rusescu moved to Sevilla, a club in Spain's top league, La Liga. He signed a five-year contract. However, he didn't play many games for Sevilla. In 2015, his contract with the club ended.
At the end of 2013, Raul was loaned to Braga, a club in Portugal. He played his first game for Braga in January 2014. He quickly scored two goals in his first league game for Braga, helping them win 3–0.
On September 1, 2014, Raul returned to Steaua București for a season-long loan. He continued to score goals and help his team.
Later Career Clubs
After his time at Sevilla and his loan spell, Raul played for several other clubs. From 2015 to 2018, he played for Osmanlıspor in Turkey. He then returned to FCSB for another season. Later, he played for Giresunspor, Academica Clinceni, Lamezia Terme, and Concordia Chiajna before ending his professional career.
Playing for Romania
Raul Rusescu also played for his country, Romania. He was part of the Romania U-21 team, playing seven games and scoring two goals. He also played for the main Romania squad, earning 12 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Trophies and Awards
Raul Rusescu won several important trophies and received individual awards during his career:
Club Honours
- CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea
- Divizia C: 2004–05
- Unirea Urziceni
- Liga I: 2008–09
- Steaua București
- Liga I: 2012–13, 2014–15
- Cupa României: 2014–15
- Cupa Ligii: 2014–15
Individual Awards
- Gazeta Sporturilor Romanian Footballer of the Year: 2012
- Liga I top scorer: 2012–13 (21 goals)
See also
In Spanish: Raul Rusescu para niños
