Vladimir Screciu

Vladimir Ionuț Screciu (Romanian pronunciation: [vladiˈmir joˈnut͡s ˈskret͡ʃju]; born 13 January 2000) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays mainly as a midfielder for CS Universitatea Craiova.

Vladimir Screciu
Screciu with Universitatea Craiova in 2016
Personal information
Full name Vladimir Ionuț Screciu[1]
Date of birth (2000-01-13) 13 January 2000
Place of birth Corabia, Romania
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder / Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Universitatea Craiova
Number 6
Youth career
2010–2011 CSS Corabia
2011–2016 Universitatea Craiova
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 Universitatea Craiova 38 (0)
2018–2020 Genk 0 (0)
2020 → Lommel (loan) 2 (0)
2020– Universitatea Craiova 7 (0)
National team‡
2016 Romania U16 3 (0)
2016 Romania U17 3 (0)
2017–2019 Romania U19 5 (0)
2017– Romania U21 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 October 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 October 2018

Club career

Early years / Universitatea Craiova

Born in Corabia, Olt County, Screciu began his career with local CSS Corabia in 2010. The following year, he joined the youth setup of CS Universitatea Craiova.[2][3] On 2 October 2016, 16-year-old Screciu made his Liga I debut under coach Gheorghe Mulțescu, entering in the 82nd minute in a 1–2 Liga I away loss to FC Steaua București.[4]

In April 2017, Portuguese newspaper O Jogo reported that Benfica showed interest in signing the player.[5]

He was an unused substitute in the 2018 Cupa României Final on 27 May, as the Alb-albaștrii won 2–0 over Hermannstadt.[6] During his spell at the club, Screciu amassed 44 appearances in all competitions.

Genk

On 19 June 2018, Genk announced the signing of Screciu on a three-year contract with the option of another year.[7] The Belgian team paid a rumoured fee of €2 million plus bonuses for the transfer.[8][9] Since then, Screciu has dealt with injuries.[10]

Style of play

Screciu plays primarily as a central or a defensive midfielder, but can also operate as a central defender.[2]

Career statistics

Club
As of 19 June 2018[11]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Universitatea Craiova 2016–17 1303000——160
2017–18 25030—00—280
2020–21 7 0 0 0 — 1 0 — 8 0
Total 45 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 52 0
Genk 2018–19 0000—00—00
Lommel (loan) 2019–20 2 0 0 0 — — — 2 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 47 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 54 0

Honours

Club

Universitatea Craiova

Genk

References
  1. "Screciu Vladimir Ionuț" (in Romanian). Liga Profesionistă de Fotbal. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  2. "Povestea lui Vlad Screciu, primul jucător din Liga 1 născut după 2000. Pentru ce campionat puternic din Europa se pregăteşte şi mărturia despre colegii lui de şcoală: "Îi văd cum îşi strică viaţa"" [The story of Vlad Screciu, the first Liga 1 player born after 2000. The strong championship in Europe he prepares for and the testimony about his school colleagues: "I can see how the ruin their lives"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 23 December 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. "Vladimir Screciu" (in Romanian). CS Universitatea Craiova. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  4. "Bănia propune un talent de viitor » Contra Stelei a debutat cel mai tânăr fotbalist al campionatului" [Bănia proposes a future talent » The youngest player of the championship made his debut against Steaua]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 October 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  5. "Benfica de olho em talento romeno de 17 anos" [Benfica eyes 17-year-old Romanian talent]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 12 April 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  6. "Toată lumea știe, Cupa-i în Bănie!" [Everyone knows, the Cup is in Bănie!] (in Romanian). CS Universitatea Craiova. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  7. "Welkom Vladimir Screciu!" [Welcome Vladimir Screciu!] (in Dutch). K.R.C. Genk. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  8. "Screciu, cedat de Craiova la Genk. Oltenii au confirmat transferul" [Screciu, transferred from Craiova to Genk. Oltenii confirmed the move] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  9. "OFICIAL! CS U Craiova a dat marea lovitură pe piaţa transferurilor. Suma fabuloasă pe care oltenii au obţinut-o pe un fotbalist de doar 18 ani" [OFFICIAL! CS U Craiova hit the jackpot on the transfer market! The amazing sum Oltenii received on a footballer aged just 18 years] (in Romanian). ProSport. 19 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  10. Vladimir Screciu s-a accidentat din nou! Fostul jucător al Craiovei a părăsit terenul în cârje
  11. Vladimir Screciu at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
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