Alexandru Mitriță Explained

Alexandru Mitriță
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Full Name:Alexandru Ionuț Mitriță
Birth Date:8 February 1995
Birth Place:Craiova, Romania
Height:1.67 m[1]
Position:Attacking midfielder, winger
Currentclub:Universitatea Craiova
Clubnumber:28
Youthyears1:2000–2001
Youthclubs1:FC Universitatea Craiova[2]
Youthyears2:2001–2005
Youthclubs2:Gheorghe Popescu Football School
Youthyears3:2005–2011
Youthclubs3:Gaz Metan CFR Craiova
Youthyears4:2012–2013
Youthclubs4:Gheorghe Hagi Academy
Youthyears5:2013
Youthclubs5:Steaua București (loan)
Years1:2011–2012
Clubs1:CS Turnu Severin
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2015
Clubs2:Viitorul Constanța
Caps2:50
Goals2:6
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Steaua București (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2017
Clubs4:Pescara
Caps4:34
Goals4:2
Years5:2017
Clubs5:Universitatea Craiova (loan)
Caps5:17
Goals5:7
Years6:2018–2019
Clubs6:Universitatea Craiova
Caps6:32
Goals6:18
Years7:2019–2023
Clubs7:New York City FC
Caps7:44
Goals7:16
Years8:2020–2021
Clubs8:Al-Ahli (loan)
Caps8:25
Goals8:4
Years9:2021–2022
Clubs9:PAOK (loan)
Caps9:24
Goals9:1
Years10:2022–2023
Clubs10:Al-Raed (loan)
Caps10:28
Goals10:6
Years11:2023–
Clubs11:Universitatea Craiova
Caps11:40
Goals11:20
Nationalyears1:2011
Nationalteam1:Romania U17
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–2014
Nationalteam2:Romania U19
Nationalcaps2:11
Nationalgoals2:4
Nationalyears3:2014–2015
Nationalteam3:Romania U21
Nationalcaps3:8
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2018–
Nationalteam4:Romania
Nationalcaps4:18
Nationalgoals4:3
Club-Update:11 August 2024
Nationalteam-Update:4 June 2022

Alexandru Ionuț Mitriță (in Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan pronounced as /alekˈsandru joˈnut͡s miˈtrit͡sə/; born 8 February 1995) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Liga I club Universitatea Craiova.

Mitriță represented several teams in his country before transferring abroad to Pescara in 2015, at age 20. After two years in Italy, he returned to Romania on an initial loan at his hometown club Universitatea Craiova, becoming an undisputed starter and winning the Cupa României in the 2017–18 season. His performances inspired a move to American team New York City FC in 2019, joining them as a Designated Player for a €8 million (US$9.1 million) transfer fee. Following several loans to Saudi Arabia and Greece, Mitriță returned to Craiova in the summer of 2023.

Internationally, Mitriță was capped by Romania at several youth levels before making his full debut in March 2018, in a 2–1 friendly win over Israel. He scored his first goal for the nation on 12 October 2019, in a 3–0 away win over the Faroe Islands.

Club career

Early career and Viitorul Constanța

Born in Craiova, Mitriță started his senior career with Gaz Metan Severin in 2011, and during early 2013 joined Viitorul Constanța.[3] In September that year, aged 18, he was loaned by FC Steaua București to play for their UEFA Youth League side;[4] his senior output for the club consisted in only one match in the Cupa României, and he returned to Viitorul the following year.

Mitriță played his first match upon his return on 23 February 2014, in a 2–1 away win against Dinamo București.[5] He recorded his first Liga I goal on 21 May that year, in a 1–0 victory over Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț.[6]

Pescara

In July 2015, Mitriță was transferred to Italian club Pescara for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to be worth around €1 million.[7] He made 20 appearances and scored one goal in all competitions in his debut campaign, as the team achieved promotion to the Serie A. Mitriță's first goal in the Italian top division came on 22 May 2017, in a 2–0 home defeat of Palermo.[8]

Universitatea Craiova

On 21 July 2017, Universitatea Craiova announced an agreement for the loan of Mitriță from Pescara.[9] He made his competitive and European debut six days later, in a 1–0 home loss to AC Milan in the third qualifying round of the Europa League.[10] His first goal came in a 1–1 league draw with Astra Giurgiu on 6 August.[11] On 20 August, Mitriță scored the goals of a 2–0 win against his former team Viitorul.[12]

On 16 December 2017, Mitriță converted a free kick in a 2–1 victory over eventual champions CFR Cluj.[13] A few days earlier, press reported that Craiova had signed him on a permanent basis;[14] [15] the deal was confirmed on 17 January 2018, with the Alb-albaștrii paying a previously agreed €730,000 and Pescara retaining 15% interest.[16] He netted his first goal of 2018 on 10 March, an 82nd-minute winner against Astra Giurgiu.[17] On 14 April, Mitriță scored his first career hat-trick in a 4–1 home defeat of Politehnica Iași.[18] In the Cupa României final on 27 May, he scored a goal and was named Man of the Match in a 2–0 win over Liga II side Hermannstadt.[19] [20] He went on to finish his first campaign in Craiova with 38 appearances and 16 goals across all competitions, being selected by the LPF in the best team of the championship play-offs.[21]

In July 2018, Mitriță gained team captaincy[22] and played in the 1–0 Supercupa României loss to CFR Cluj.[23] By the first half of the regular season in late October, he shared the top scorer position with FCSB striker Harlem Gnohéré after netting nine goals.[24] On 9 November, he was sent off in the 57th minute of a 1–1 draw with Sepsi OSK after being booked twice for diving; Mitriță also cursed referee Radu Petrescu, but was only given a one-match suspension.[25] The incident did not prevent him from later being nominated for Gazeta Sporturilors 2018 Romanian Footballer of the Year award.[26] On 19 December, in the closing fixture of the calendar year, he scored his fourth double of the campaign in a 2–0 victory against Gaz Metan Mediaș.[27]

New York City FC

On 4 February 2019, Mitriță officially joined Major League Soccer club New York City FC as a Designated Player.[28] Craiova revealed that the transfer fee was worth €8 million (US$9.1 million), which made him the third-most expensive sale of the Romanian championship at the time.[29] [30] Mitriță registered his debut on 8 February, celebrating his birthday by opening the scoring in a 1–1 friendly draw with Swedish team AIK in Abu Dhabi.[31] In the season opener on 2 March, Mitriță assisted captain Alexander Ring in a 2–2 draw at Orlando City.[32] He netted his first competitive goal on the 17th that month, in a 2–2 draw with Los Angeles FC.[33]

Mitriță became a regular goalscorer at New York City, and managed a hat-trick on 25 September in a 4–1 defeat of MLS Cup 2018 champions Atlanta United.[34] The club lost the next and final regular fixture against New England Revolution, but still finished top of the Eastern Conference. On 23 October, Mitriță played the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 loss to Toronto FC in the Conference semifinals, ending the year with 32 appearances and thirteen goals all competitions comprised. His individual performances earned him fourth place in Gazeta Sporturilors 2019 Romanian Footballer of the Year award.[35]

Various loans

On 8 October 2020, Mitriță moved to Saudi Professional League side Al-Ahli on loan until 31 January 2022. Travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic which did not allow him to be closer to his expecting wife were cited as the reason for the transfer.[36] He totalled 30 games and four goals in all competitions for the Jeddah side, before terminating his contract early in August 2021.[37]

Mitriță was again loaned out on 31 August 2021, joining Romanian coach Răzvan Lucescu at Greek team PAOK until the end of the season.[38] He made his debut on 12 September, replacing Shinji Kagawa in the 63rd minute of a 1–0 home loss to PAS Giannina. On 9 February 2022, he scored a last-minute winner in a 2–1 victory over AEK Athens in the quarter-finals of the Greek Cup.[39]

On 25 July 2022, Mitriță returned to the Saudi Professional League by joining Al-Raed on a year-long loan.[40]

Return to Universitatea Craiova

On 1 June 2023, Mitriță confirmed that he returned to Universitatea Craiova by signing a three-year contract.[41] On 18 July, on his second debut for the team and his 100th Liga I match, he obtained a penalty and provided an assist in a 2–0 away win over rival Dinamo București.[42] He scored his first goal upon return on 12 August, in a 4–1 away league defeat of newly-promoted Politehnica Iași.

On 26 November 2023, Mitriță scored his first hat-trick in a 3–1 away victory over Oțelul Galați,[43] also newly promoted to the Liga I. He reached ten goals in the league after opening a 1–1 home draw with Rapid București, on 4 March 2024.[44] On 13 May, he scored his second hat-trick of the season in a 3–3 away draw at Farul Constanța, of which two goals came from the penalty spot. Mitriță finished the 2023–24 Liga I season with a career-best 16 goals in 35 matches, coming fourth in the top scorers ranking.[45]

On 1 August 2024, Mitriță scored his first European goal for Craiova in a 3–2 home victory over Maribor in the Conference League second qualifying round (3–4 loss on aggregate).[46] On 18 August, he extended his link until 2028 with a €5 million release clause.[47]

International career

In March 2018, after reportedly impressing head coach Cosmin Contra,[48] Mitriță was called up by the Romania national team for the friendlies with Israel and Sweden later that month.[49] He made his debut on the 24th against the former opponent, and also assisted George Țucudean in the 2–1 victory in Netanya.[50]

Mitriță scored his first senior international goal on 12 October 2019, aiding to a 3–0 away win over the Faroe Islands after replacing Florinel Coman in the 69th minute.[51] Three days later, he netted again in a 1–1 draw with Norway, also counting for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers.

On 11 October 2021, Mitriță scored a header in a 1–0 win over Armenia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, representing Romania's first goal at the new Stadionul Steaua in Bucharest. Starting from September 2022, Mitriță has not been included in Romania squads, reportedly due to a conflict with head coach Edward Iordănescu and several teammates,[52] [53] which ultimately led to him not being selected for the Euro 2024.

Style of play

Mitriță is deployed as an attacking midfielder or a winger on either flank,[6] having been noted for his pace and technical ability which allow him to take on opponents in one-on-one situations.[48] [54]

Personal life

Mitriță's paternal uncle, Dumitru, was also a professional footballer and played for several clubs including Universitatea Craiova and Steaua București.[55] [56] Mitriță stated that growing up he idolised Lionel Messi and looked to emulate him.[57]

In October 2018, after two-time Romanian Footballer of the Year winner and Craiova legend Ilie Balaci passed away, Mitriță tattooed a piece of advice he was given by him on the back of his neck.[58]

Career statistics

Club

Club! rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
CS Turnu Severin2010–11Liga II2020
2011–12300030
Total500050
Viitorul Constanța2012–13Liga I700070
2013–1415100151
2014–152750021296
2015–1610000010
Total5060021527
Steaua București (loan)2013–14Liga I00100010
Pescara2015–16Serie B19110201
2016–17Serie A15120171
Total34230372
Universitatea Craiova2017–18Liga I311254203816
2018–1918131020102213
Total49256440106029
New York City FC2019MLS301221003213
20201440031175
Total44162131004918
Al-Ahli (loan)2020–21Saudi Pro League2541030294
PAOK (loan)2021–22Super League Greece2415191383
Al-Raed (loan)2022–23Saudi Pro League28600286
Universitatea Craiova2023–24Liga I351630103916
2024–2554002175
Total40203021104621
Career total29980216212432034890

International

[59]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Romania
201860
201952
202030
202121
202220
Total183

Scores and results list Romania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mitriță goal.[59]

List of international goals scored by Alexandru Mitriță
scope=colNo.scope=col data-sort-type=dateDatescope=colVenuescope=colCapscope=colOpponentscope=colScorescope=colResultscope=colCompetition
scope=row112 October 2019 Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands 8 align=center 2–0 align=center 3–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualification
scope=row215 October 2019 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 9 align=center 1–0 align=center 1–1
scope=row311 October 2021 Stadionul Steaua, Bucharest, Romania 16 align=center 1–0 align=center 1–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Universitatea Craiova

PAOK

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alexandru Mitrita - Player Profile - Football. Eurosport. 12 September 2019.
  2. Web site: Durerea omului care l-a învățat pe Alex Mitriță tainele fotbalului: "Nu mai vorbește cu mine!". Exclusiv. The pain of the man who taught Alex Mitriță the secrets of football: "He doesn't speak to me anymore!". Exclusive. Fanatik.ro. ro. 19 June 2021. 6 April 2023.
  3. News: Mitriţă a debutat cu dreptul la Viitorul. Mitriţă had a great debut for Viitorul. Informația de Severin. ro. 2013. 1 July 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131002122855/http://www.informatiadeseverin.ro/ids2/index.php/sport/9378-mitri-a-debutat-cu-dreptul-la-viitorul-.html. 2 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Am împrumutat jucătorii pentru un an, cu opţiune de cumpărare pentru fiecare. We loaned out the players for one year, with an option to buy for every each of them. Fanatik. ro. 3 September 2013.
  5. Web site: Dinamo 1–2 Viitorul Constanta. Incredibil! Debut de cosmar pentru Cioinac! Si-a dat autogol si a facut penalty in minutul 89!. Dinamo 1–2 Viitorul Constanța. Incredible! Nightmare debut for Cioinac! He scored an own goal and made a penalty in the 89th minute!. Sport.ro. ro. 23 February 2014. 11 March 2018.
  6. Web site: Negocieri dure pentru Mitriţă Jr.. Tough negotiations for Mitrița Jr.. Micapi. ro. 13 June 2014. 11 March 2018. 2 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702164115/http://www.micapi.ro/articole/sport/se-negociaza-foarte-dur-pentru-mitrita-jr.html. dead.
  7. Web site: Alexandru Mitriţă a semnat cu Pescara. Alexandru Mitriţă signed for Pescara. Digi Sport. ro. 15 July 2015. 17 December 2017.
  8. Web site: Alexandru Mitriță a reușit primul său gol în Serie A » Execuție fină a fostului jucător de la Viitorul. Alexandru Mitriță scored his first Serie A goal » Good strike of the former Viitorul player. Gazeta Sporturilor. ro. 23 May 2017. 17 December 2017.
  9. Web site: Întoarcerea fiului dribbleur: Alexandru Mitriță a revenit acasă!. The return of the son with technical ability: Alexandru Mitriță is back at home!. CS Universitatea Craiova. ro. 21 July 2017. 17 December 2017.
  10. News: U Craiova 0–1 Milan. UEFA. 27 July 2017. 12 March 2018.
  11. Web site: CS Universitatea Craiova – Astra Giurgiu 1–1. Băluţă s-a accidentat. CS Universitatea Craiova – Astra Giurgiu 1–1. Băluţă was injured. Jurnalul. ro. 6 August 2017. 17 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180227034448/http://jurnalul.ro/sport/fotbal-intern/cs-universitatea-craiova-astra-giurgiu-1-1-baluta-s-a-accidentat-748953.html. 27 February 2018. dead.
  12. Web site: Viitorul – CS Universitatea Craiova 0–2. Mitriță face dubla. Viitorul – CS Universitatea Craiova 0–2. Mitriță scores a brace. Jurnalul. ro. 20 August 2017. 17 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171023030506/http://jurnalul.ro/sport/fotbal-intern/viitorul-cs-universitatea-craiova-0-2-mitrita-face-dubla-750016.html. 23 October 2017. dead.
  13. Web site: Mitriţă a sărbătorit transferul definitiv cu unul dintre cele mai frumoase goluri ale sezonului. Mitriță celebrated his full transfer with one of the most beautiful goals of the season. Digi Sport. ro. 16 December 2017. 17 December 2017.
  14. Web site: CS U Craiova a dat primul "tun" pe piaţa transferurilor! Anunţul făcut de presa din Italia. CS U Craiova make the first big transfer! The Italian press announcement. ProSport. ro. 12 December 2017. 17 December 2017.
  15. Web site: OFICIAL! Transfer de 700.000 de euro la Craiova! Oltenii dau prima lovitura a iernii. OFFICIAL! 700,000 euros transfer for Craiova! "The People from Oltenia" make the first move of the winter. Sport.ro. ro. 13 December 2017. 17 December 2017.
  16. Web site: Argintul-viu Mitriță a semnat oficial cu Știința până în vara lui 2021!. Quicksilver Mitriță officially signed for Știința until the summer of 2021. CS Universitatea Craiova. ro. 17 January 2018. 12 March 2018.
  17. Web site: Mitriță a salvat Craiova: "Suntem o echipă mare! Nu ne gândim la titlu". Mitriță saved Craiova: "We are a big team! We don't think about the title". Digi Sport. ro. 10 March 2018. 11 March 2018.
  18. Web site: Mitriţă, după primul hattrick din carieră: "Zlatinski trebuia să bată penalty-ul, dar l-am rugat să mă lase pe mine". Mitriță, after the first hat-trick in his career: "Zlatinski should have taken the penalty, but I asked him to allow me.". Telekom Sport. ro. 14 April 2018. 15 April 2018.
  19. Web site: Toată lumea știe, Cupa-i în Bănie!. Everyone knows, the Cup is in Bănie!. CS Universitatea Craiova. ro. 27 May 2018. 28 May 2018.
  20. Web site: Mitrita, omul finalei: "De asta am venit la Craiova, sa castig un trofeu!" Reactia dupa banner-ul afisat in tribune: "S-a ajuns prea departe!" :). Mitriță, the man of the final: "That's why I came to Craiova, to win a trophy!" His reaction after the banner displayed in the stadium: "It went too far!" :). Sport.ro. ro. 27 May 2018. 28 May 2018.
  21. Web site: Revista LPF: Echipa play-off. LPF magazine: Play-off team. Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal. ro. 30 May 2018. 15 June 2018.
  22. Web site: Mitriţă, noul căpitan al Craiovei, e optimist înaintea meciului cu CFR Cluj: "Vrem să ne batem pentru acest trofeu". Ce spune despre o posibilă plecare a sa din Bănie. Mitriță, the new captain of Craiova, hopeful before the match with CFR Cluj: "We want to fight for this trophy". What he says about a possible departure from Bănie. ProSport. ro. 13 July 2018. 15 July 2018.
  23. Web site: CFR Cluj a câștigat Supercupa României 2018. CFR Cluj won the 2018 Romanian Supercup. Romanian Football Federation. ro. 14 July 2018. 15 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715011429/http://frf.ro/competitii/competitii-masculin/cfr-cluj-a-castigat-supercupa-romaniei-2018-id24377.html. 15 July 2018. dead.
  24. Web site: Clasamentele marcatorilor și pasatorilor. Goalscorers and assist makers rankings. Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal. ro. 31 October 2018. 2 November 2018.
  25. Web site: Sancțiunea primită de Mitriţă, după ce a înjurat ca la uşa cortului în partida cu Sepsi şi a fost eliminat. The sanction received by Mitriță, after he swore in the game with Sepsi and was sent off. Digi Sport. ro. 14 November 2018. 24 November 2018.
  26. Web site: Direct în cartea de istorie! Alegem împreună SUPERLATIVELE anului 2018 » Votează-ți preferații AICI!. Straight in the history books! We are choosing together the SUPERLATIVES of the year 2018 » Vote your favorites HERE!. Gazeta Sporturilor. ro. 30 November 2018. 20 December 2018. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20181130071805/https://www.gsp.ro/gsp-special/diverse/direct-in-cartea-de-istorie-alegem-impreuna-superlativele-anului-2018-voteaza-ti-preferatii-aici-554207.html. 30 November 2018.
  27. Web site: "Bătrânul a fost un om cheie". Cui a dedicat Mitriță reușitele cu Gaz Metan + mesajul pentru Pleșca. "The old man was a key man". Who he dedicated the Gaz Metan goals to + the message for Pleșca. Digi Sport. ro. 19 December 2018. 20 December 2018.
  28. Web site:
    1. WelcomeAlexandru | NYCFC Sign Romanian International Alexandru Mitriță
    . New York City FC. 4 February 2019. 4 February 2019.
  29. Web site: Jackpot pentru Craiova! Suma reală plătită de New York City pentru Mitriţă. Oltenii păstrează toţi banii: "Cu Pescara avem treburile noastre". Jackpot for Craiova! The real fee paid by New York City for Mitriță. Oltenii will keep all the money: "We have our deal with Pescara". ProSport. ro. 4 February 2019. 4 February 2019.
  30. Web site: Mitrita, in topul celor mai scumpi jucatori din istoria Ligii 1: Iata cati bani a incasat Craiova. Mitriță, at the top of the most expensive players in the history of Liga 1: The sum earned by Craiova. Ziare.com. ro. 4 February 2019. 4 February 2019.
  31. Web site: Mitriță a reușit un super gol la primul meci pentru New York City, chiar de ziua lui. Mitriță managed to score a wondergoal at his first match for New York City, right on his birthday. Digi Sport. ro. 8 February 2019. 8 February 2019.
  32. Web site: Match Recap: Orlando 2-2 NYCFC. New York City FC. 2 March 2019. 3 March 2019.
  33. Web site: Vela's second goal gives LAFC 2-2 draw at NYCFC. ESPN. 17 March 2019. 31 March 2019.
  34. Web site: Recap: New York City FC vs. Atlanta United FC 09/25/2019 Matchcenter. MLSSoccer.com. 25 September 2019. 3 October 2019.
  35. Web site: Romania - Player of the Year Awards. 3 April 2020. RSSSF. 4. Ionut Alexandru MITRITA (New York City FC).
  36. Web site: NYCFC loan forward Alexandru Mitrita to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli through January 2022. New York City FC. 8 October 2020.
  37. Web site: Alexandru Mitriță și-a reziliat contractul cu Al Ahli. Mijlocașul e așteptat la Universitatea Craiova. Alexandru Mitriță terminated his contract with Al Ahli. The midfielder is expected to come to Universitatea Craiova. ProSport. ro. 19 August 2021. 28 August 2021.
  38. Web site: Alexandru Mitrita joins PAOK. PAOK FC. 31 August 2021. 1 September 2021.
  39. Web site: ΑΕΚ - ΠΑΟΚ 1-2: Ασύλληπτη πρόκριση με γκολάρες στο 95' και στο 97'. AEK - PAOK 1-2: Inconceivable qualification with goals in 95' and 97'. SPORT24. el. 9 February 2022. 9 February 2022.
  40. Web site: Silviu Lung jr și Alexandru Mitriță, prezentați la Al Raed » Vor fi antrenați de Marius Șumudică. Silviu Lung Jr. and Alexandru Mitriță, presented at Al Raed » They will be coached by Marius Șumudică. Gazeta Sporturilor. ro. 25 July 2022. 29 August 2022.
  41. Web site: Alexandru Mitriță a semnat cu Universitatea Craiova: "Am fost foarte aproape să vin de anul trecut". Alexandru Mitriță signed with Universitatea Craiova: "I was very close to returning last year". Digi Sport. ro. 1 June 2023. 1 June 2023.
  42. Web site: Alexandru Mitriță, penalty scos și assist la primul meci de la revenirea la Universitatea Craiova! Promisiunea făcută fanilor. Alexandru Mitriță, penalty obtained and an assist in the first match since returning to Universitatea Craiova! The promise he made to the fans. Digi Sport. ro. 17 July 2023. 18 July 2023.
  43. Web site: Oțelul – Universitatea Craiova 1-3, în etapa a 17-a din Superliga. Mitriță, erou la Galați: a înscris un hat-trick și a obținut toate cele trei puncte pentru olteni. Oțelul – Universitatea Craiova 1–3, in the 17th fixture of the Superliga. Mitriță, hero in Galați: he scored a hat-trick and got all three points for the Olteni. ProSport. ro. 26 November 2023. 26 November 2023.
  44. Web site: Mitriță a dezvăluit abia după remiza cu Rapid: "De-atunci au început problemele". Mitriță only revealed it after the draw with Rapid: "That's when the problems started". Gazeta Sporturilor. ro. 4 March 2024. 5 March 2024.
  45. Web site: Ei sunt premianții sezonului în Superliga » Deac scrie istorie! Coman a fost egalat în clasamentul golgheterilor. They are the prizewinners of the season in the Superliga » Deac is writing history! Coman was tied in the top scorers table. Gazeta Sporturilor. ro. 20 May 2024. 20 May 2024.
  46. Web site: U Craiova - Maribor 3–2. UEFA.com. 1 August 2024. 18 August 2024.
  47. Web site: Mitriță a semnat! Contract până în 2028. Mitriță has signed! Contract until 2028. Gazeta Sporturilor. ro. 18 August 2024. 18 August 2024.
  48. Web site: Surpriza lui Cosmin Contra pentru nationala Romaniei: Il convoaca pe noul sau favorit din Liga 1. Cosmin Contra's surprise for the Romania national team: He calls up his new Liga 1 favourite. Ziare. ro. 14 March 2018. 14 March 2018.
  49. Web site: 27 de jucători convocați pentru "dubla" cu Israel și Suedia. 27 players called-up for the "double" with Israel and Sweden. Romanian Football Federation. ro. 16 March 2018. 17 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180317102224/http://frf.ro/masculin/echipa-nationala/27-de-jucatori-convocati-pentru-dubla-cu-israel-si-suedia-id23737.html. 17 March 2018. dead.
  50. Web site: Mutări excelente făcute de Contra! Super goluri reușite de Stanciu și Țucudean. Excellent moves made by Contra! Wonder goals managed by Stanciu and Țucudean. Digi Sport. ro. 24 March 2018. 24 March 2018.
  51. Web site: Faroe Islands v Romania. ESPN. 12 October 2019. 3 April 2020.
  52. Web site: Alexandru Mitriță, "pedepsit" de Edi Iordănescu! De ce va lipsi atacantul la meciurile cu Finlanda și cu Bosnia. Alexandru Mitriță, "punished" by Edi Iordănescu! The reason why the forward will miss the matches against Finland and Bosnia. Digi Sport. ro. 7 September 2022. 24 March 2023.
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