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Robert Vancea
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Full name Robert Dumitru Vancea
Date of birth (1976-09-28) 28 September 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth Craiova, Romania
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Universitatea Craiova
FC U Craiova
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1999 FC U Craiova 61 (1)
1995 → Electroputere Craiova (loan) 6 (0)
1996–1997 → Constructorul Craiova (loan)
1999 JEF United Ichihara 12 (0)
2000 FC U Craiova 6 (0)
2000–2003 Extensiv Craiova 55 (1)
2003–2004 Poli AEK Timișoara 18 (0)
2004–2009 Pandurii Târgu Jiu 121 (3)
Total 279 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 April 2019

Robert Dumitru Vancea is a former professional footballer from Romania. He was born on September 28, 1976. Robert played as a midfielder, which means he helped his team both defend and attack. He was known for his hard work on the field.

Robert played for several well-known football clubs during his career. Some of these teams include FC U Craiova, JEF United Chiba in Japan, Extensiv Craiova, and Pandurii Târgu Jiu.

Robert Vancea's Football Journey

Robert Vancea started his football journey in his home country, Romania. He played for youth teams like Universitatea Craiova and FC U Craiova. This is where he learned the skills to become a professional player.

Playing for FC U Craiova

From 1994 to 1999, Robert played for FC U Craiova. This was one of his main teams. He also had loan spells at other clubs during this time. A loan spell means a player temporarily plays for another team.

An Adventure in Japan

In 1999, Robert Vancea had an exciting experience playing in Japan. He joined JEF United Ichihara. This was a big step in his career, playing in a different country and league. He played 12 games for the Japanese club.

Back in Romania

After his time in Japan, Robert returned to Romania. He played for FC U Craiova again in 2000. Later, he moved to Extensiv Craiova, where he played for three years. He then joined Poli AEK Timișoara.

Years at Pandurii Târgu Jiu

One of Robert's longest periods at a club was with Pandurii Târgu Jiu. He played there from 2004 to 2009. He played over 120 games for this team, showing his dedication and skill.

Winning Moments

Throughout his career, Robert Vancea helped his teams achieve some important goals.

Success with FC Universitatea Craiova

While playing for FC U Craiova, Robert was part of the team that reached the final of the Cupa României in the 1997–98 season. The Cupa României is a major football cup competition in Romania.

Winning the Divizia B

With Pandurii Târgu Jiu, Robert achieved a big win. His team won the Divizia B title in the 2004–05 season. This meant they were promoted to a higher league, which is a great achievement for any football club and its players.

External Links

  • Robert Vancea at RomanianSoccer.ro and StatisticsFootball.com
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