Denis Alibec

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Denis Alibec
Alibec in 2016
Personal information
Full name Denis Alibec
Date of birth (1991-01-05) 5 January 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Mangalia, Romania
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Muaither
Number 7
Youth career
2001–2006 Callatis Mangalia
2006 Steaua București
2006–2008 Farul Constanța
2009–2010 Inter Milan
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Farul Constanța 18 (2)
2010–2014 Inter Milan 2 (0)
2011–2012Mechelen (loan) 11 (0)
2012–2013Viitorul Constanța (loan) 23 (5)
2013–2014Bologna (loan) 1 (0)
2014–2016 Astra Giurgiu 64 (32)
2017–2018 FCSB 34 (9)
2018–2020 Astra Giurgiu 56 (20)
2020–2022 Kayserispor 15 (2)
2021–2022CFR Cluj (loan) 12 (2)
2022Atromitos (loan) 13 (2)
2022–2023 Farul Constanța 31 (14)
2023– Muaither 18 (4)
International career
2007–2008 Romania U17 6 (2)
2008–2010 Romania U19 9 (5)
2011–2012 Romania U21 5 (3)
2015– Romania 37 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 March 2024

Denis Alibec (born 5 January 1991) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Qatar Stars League club Muaither and the Romania national team.

Alibec began his senior career at Farul Constanța, and at age 18 was signed by Italian club Inter Milan. He only made two Serie A appearances and was loaned out several times, before being brought back to Romania by Astra Giurgiu. He became a regular starter and goalscorer with the latter, and also aided it in winning its first national title in the 2015–16 season. This inspired a move to his former youth team FCSB in 2017, but Alibec transferred back to Astra after only one and a half years. Since 2020, in addition to Romania he has had brief stints in Turkey, Greece and Qatar.

Internationally, Alibec featured for Romania at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels, prior to earning his full debut in a 3–0 win over the Faroe Islands in October 2015. The following year, he represented the country in the UEFA Euro 2016.

Club career[edit]

Early career / Farul Constanța[edit]

At age ten, after only playing football on the beaches of his native Mangalia, Alibec chose to focus entirely on the sport and joined the youth setup of Callatis Mangalia.[1] He had a brief spell as a junior at Steaua București in 2006, before making his senior debut for Farul Constanța in a 1–1 Liga I draw with Oțelul Galați on 27 September 2008. During the 2008–09 season, he managed to score twice from 18 league matches.[2]

Inter Milan[edit]

In July 2009, it was announced that Alibec signed a four-year contract with Italian club Inter Milan.[3] On 19 May 2010, he scored one goal in each half to give Inter a victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Under-18 Challenge match, which acted as an inspiration for the UEFA Youth League.[4]

Alibec registered his Serie A debut on 21 November 2010, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for Jonathan Biabiany in a 1–2 defeat to Chievo Verona. During that period, he was in rich form in the Campionato Primavera Girone B after scoring eight goals in nine games.[citation needed]

Various loans[edit]

On 24 August 2011, Alibec joined Belgian Pro League side Mechelen on a one-year deal.[5] The next two years, he moved to Viitorul Constanța and Bologna in the same predicament, respectively.

Astra Giurgiu[edit]

In January 2014, Romanian club Astra Giurgiu transferred Alibec for an undisclosed fee, with the player penning down a four-and-a-half-year contract.[6] His first goal came in a 2–0 win over Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț, on 30 March 2014. On 6 December that year, he netted in a 6–1 thrashing of Dinamo București.

Alibec training for Astra Giurgiu in 2015.

On 30 April 2015, Alibec scored a 86th-minute volley in a 2–1 win against Petrolul Ploiești, which represented Astra's first Liga I away victory in the Former Ploiești derby.[7] He established himself as one of the league's best players during the 2015–16 campaign,[1] amassing 33 matches and 20 goals in all competitions as manager Marius Șumudică led Astra to its maiden championship title.[8]

On 18 August 2016, Alibec netted the equaliser in a 1–1 Europa League play-off round draw with West Ham United.[9] He went on to make five appearances and score two goals in the group stage of the competition, his notable display throughout 2016 earning him the Gazeta Sporturilor Romanian Footballer of the Year award.[10]

FCSB[edit]

On 5 January 2017, Alibec moved to fellow Liga I team FC Steaua București on a five-year deal.[11] The rumoured transfer fee was in the region of 2 million and his buyout clause was set at €20 million.[12] He scored his first competitive goal from the penalty spot in a 1–1 league draw with CFR Cluj on 5 February, in which he was also sent off.[13]

On 2 August 2017, Alibec netted his first European goal for the Roș-albaștrii in a 4–1 Champions League third qualifying round away win over Viktoria Plzeň.[14] After going twelve matches without scoring in the 2017–18 Liga I, Alibec finally found the net in a 2–1 away victory against Gaz Metan Mediaș on 3 February 2018,[15] although his poor performances continued.

Return to Astra Giurgiu[edit]

In July 2018, after falling out of favor at the now-renamed FCSB, Alibec returned to Astra Giurgiu in a transfer rumoured to be worth €1.4 million.[16][17] He managed to regain his form during his spell back at the Marin Anastasovici Stadium, as he scored 22 times from 61 games in all competitions.

Kayserispor[edit]

On 2 October 2020, Alibec officially transferred to Turkish team Kayserispor, where he joined compatriots and former Astra teammates Silviu Lung Jr. and Cristian Săpunaru.[18] The day before, Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah had also announced his signing, but the move fell through.[19] Alibec recorded his first goals in the Süper Lig on 19 January 2021, in a 2–0 victory over defending champions İstanbul Başakşehir.[20] He suffered an injury after the second goal, and as a result only appeared five more times during the remainder of the season without netting.

Loans to CFR Cluj and Atromitos[edit]

On 17 July 2021, Alibec was sent out on a one-year loan to CFR Cluj, with the deal reuniting him with former Astra manager Marius Șumudică.[21] The latter was soon replaced by Dan Petrescu, and Alibec began to feature less for the Romanian defending champions. He moved to Super League Greece club Atromitos in the winter transfer window, also on loan until the end of the campaign.

Return to Farul Constanța[edit]

Alibec with Farul in a match against Petrolul Ploiești in which he scored a double, on 16 September 2022.

On 14 July 2022, Alibec returned to Farul Constanța on a free transfer. He signed a one-year deal with the option of another season.[22] On 16 September, Alibec scored a double in a 3–1 away victory over newly-promoted Petrolul Ploiești.[23] On 4 December, he netted a hat-trick in a 8–0 Liga I home thrashing of Botoșani.[24]

Following his good performances, on 8 March 2023 the club announced that Alibec agreed to a two-year contract extension.[25] He scored his second hat-trick of the season on 6 May, in a 7–2 home win over Rapid București,[26] taking his tally to 14 goals in 30 league matches.

One week later against Universitatea Craiova, Alibec missed a penalty kick, provided an assist and received a straight red card before half-time in an eventual 1–1 draw; he was thus suspended for the last two fixtures against title contenders and his former clubs FCSB and CFR Cluj, respectively.[27] On 21 May 2023, after Farul won 3–2 over FCSB, Alibec became the first player to win the national title with three different teams from outside the capital.[28]

On 3 August 2023, Alibec netted a double in a 3–2 away win over Urartu in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.[29]

Late career[edit]

On 15 August 2023, Alibec joined Qatar Stars League club Muaither.[30]

On 21 December that year, the Gazeta Sporturilor newspaper announced that Alibec came third in voting for the 2023 Romanian Footballer of the Year award, representing only his second appearance in top five since his 2016 win.[31]

International career[edit]

Alibec played youth football for Romania at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels. On 11 October 2015, after being called up on several occasions in the past, he gained his first cap for the full side in the last UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against the Faroe Islands, replacing Bogdan Stancu in the 90th minute of the 3–0 win.[32]

In June 2016, Alibec was selected by Anghel Iordănescu in his squad for the final tournament in France, and entered as a substitute in the opening 1–2 defeat to the hosts.[33] He appeared sparringly for the national team in the following years, and only scored his first official goal in a 3–2 Nations League away win over Austria, on 7 September 2020.

In the Euro 2024 qualifiers, Alibec totalled nine games and scored three goals, including one in the final 1–0 victory over Switzerland. Romania finished its group unbeaten and qualified from the first place.[34]

Personal life[edit]

Alibec's father and uncle, Gevrim and Gelil, respectively, are of Tatar ethnicity and played football together for roughly ten years at FC Neptun in the third division.[35][36]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

As of match played 8 April 2023[37]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Farul Constanța 2008–09 Liga I 18 2 0 0 18 2
Inter Milan 2010–11 Serie A 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Mechelen (loan) 2011–12 Belgian Pro League 11 0 1 0 12 0
Viitorul Constanța (loan) 2012–13 Liga I 23 5 0 0 23 5
Bologna (loan) 2013–14 Serie A 1 0 2 0 3 0
Astra Giurgiu 2013–14 Liga I 9 5 2 0 11 5
2014–15 Liga I 16 8 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 18 10
2015–16 Liga I 26 16 2 1 2 2 3[a] 1 33 20
2016–17 Liga I 13 3 1 0 1 1 7[a] 3 0 0 22 7
Total 64 32 5 1 5 5 10 4 0 0 84 42
FCSB 2016–17 Liga I 14 8 1 1 15 9
2017–18 Liga I 20 1 0 0 7[b] 2 27 3
Total 34 9 0 0 1 1 7 2 42 12
Astra Giurgiu
2018–19 Liga I 26 5 4 2 30 7
2019–20 Liga I 25 14 1 0 26 14
2020–21 Liga I 5 1 0 0 5 1
Total 56 20 5 2 61 22
Kayserispor 2020–21 Süper Lig 15 2 2 1 17 3
CFR Cluj (loan) 2021–22 Liga I 12 2 0 0 9[c] 0 21 2
Atromitos (loan) 2021–22 Super League Greece 13 2 13 2
Farul Constanța 2022–23 Liga I 31 14 0 0 31 14
2023–24 Liga I 0 0 5 3 1 0 6 3
Total 31 14 0 0 5 3 1 0 37 17
Muaither 2023–24 Qatar Stars League 18 4 1 2 0 0 19 6
Career total 298 92 16 6 6 6 31 9 1 0 352 113
  1. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Four appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, three appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League, five appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

International[edit]

Alibec (in yellow, in the foreground) playing against Albania at the UEFA Euro 2016.
As of match played 26 March 2024[38]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Romania
2015 1 0
2016 5 1
2017 3 0
2018 0 0
2019 1 0
2020 7 1
2021 5 0
2022 5 0
2023 9 3
2024 1 0
Total 37 5
Scores and results list Romania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Alibec goal.[38]
List of international goals scored by Denis Alibec
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 29 May 2016 Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin, Italy 3  Ukraine 2–4 3–4 Friendly
2 7 September 2020 Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt, Austria 12  Austria 1–0 3–2 2020–21 UEFA Nations League B
3 25 March 2023 Estadi Nacional, Andorra la Vella, Andorra 28  Andorra 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualification
4 9 September 2023 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 32  Israel 1–0 1–1
5 21 November 2023 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 36   Switzerland 1–0 1–0

Honours[edit]

Inter Milan[39]

Astra Giurgiu[37]

CFR Cluj

Farul Constanța[37]

Individual

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Momentul decisiv care l-a transformat pe Denis Alibec din puştiul care bătea mingea pe plaja din Mangalia în vedeta din Liga I" [The crucial moment that transformed Denis Alibec from the kid that played ball on the beach of Mangalia to the Liga I star]. Adevărul (in Romanian). 5 May 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Citeşte povestea lui Denis Alibec, noul jucător al lui Inter Milano » De la 50 de euro pe lună la milioanele din Ligă" [Read the story of Denis Alibec, the new player of Inter Milano » From a salary of 50 euros a month to the millions of the UEFA Champions League]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 July 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  3. ^ "E oficial! Alibec la Inter! "Sunt bucuros, am semnat pe 4 ani!"" [It's official! Alibec, to Inter! "I'm delighted, I signed for four years!"]. ProSport. 3 July 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Inter take Under-18 honours". UEFA.com. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Denis Alibec naar KV Mechelen" [Denis Alibec to KV Mechelen] (in Dutch). KV Mechelen. 24 August 2011. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  6. ^ "Alibec a fost cumpărat definitiv de Astra de la Inter! A semnat pe 4 sezoane și jumătate cu giurgiuvenii" [Alibec was transferred by Astra from Inter! He signed a 4 1⁄2-year contract with the Giurgiu men] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  7. ^ "Petrolul – Astra 1-2. Inspirat, Șumudică revine cu victorie pe banca giurgiuvenilor. Echipa lui Rednic ajunge la cinci meciuri consecutive pierdute pe teren propriu, dar rămâne pe podiumul Ligii 1" [Petrolul – Astra 1-2. Inspired, Șumudică returns with a victory on the bench of "the Giurgiu People". Rednic's team reaches five consecutive matches lost at home, but stays on the Liga 1 podium]. ProSport. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
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  9. ^ "Alibec a revenit cu gol! Prima reuşită după trei luni şi jumătate: "M-am sufocat după 10 minute"" [Alibec returned with a goal! He netted again after three and a half months: "I suffocated after 10 minutes"] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  10. ^ a b "SUPERLATIVELE GSP 2016 Denis Alibec a fost ales fotbalistul anului: "Ce a câștigat Stanciu cu Steaua ca să mă depășească?"" [GSP SUPERLATIVES 2016 Denis Alibec was chosen footballer of the year: "What did Stanciu won with Steaua to surpass me?"]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 22 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Bine ai venit si La Multi Ani, Denis Alibec!" [Welcome and happy birthday, Denis Alibec!] (in Romanian). FC Steaua București. 5 January 2017. Archived from the original on 6 January 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  12. ^ "Clauza de reziliere de 20 de milioane de euro pentru Alibec la Steaua! Becali: "I-am zis ca e mai bun decat Benzema!" Ce salariu va avea la Steaua" [€20 million buyout clause for Alibec at Steaua! Becali: "I told him he's better than Benzema!" His salary at Steaua] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 28 September 2016.
  13. ^ "Debut de coşmar pentru Alibec. A marcat un gol, după un penalty scos tot de el, dar a fost eliminat stupid" [Nightmarish debut for Alibec. He scored a goal, after gaining the penalty himself, but was sent off stupidly] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 5 February 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Plzeň 1–4 FCSB". UEFA.com. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  15. ^ "Alibec a marcat primul gol în campionat, dar s-a accidentat şi va fi şi suspendat cu CFR" [Alibec scored his first goal in the league championship, but got injured and will also be suspended against CFR] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  16. ^ "Alibec nu mai este jucătorul FCSB! Becali a acceptat oferta de 1,4 milioane de euro" [Alibec is not a FCSB player anymore! Becali accepted the 1.4 million euros bid] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 26 July 2018.
  17. ^ "Bine ai revenit, Denis Alibec!" [Welcome back, Denis Alibec!]. FC Astra Giurgiu. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  18. ^ "Denis Alibec, prezentat la Kayserispor. S-a pozat deja alături de Săpunaru şi Silviu Lung! Şumudică şi-a pus mâinile în cap" [Denis Alibec, presented at Kayserispor. He already took pictures with Săpunaru and Slviu Lung! Șumudica put his hands on his head] (in Romanian). Antena Sport. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  19. ^ "Este oficial! Alibec s-a transferat la Kayserispor! Cum a fost anuntata mutarea de catre turci" [It's official! Alibec transferred to Kayserispor! How the Turkish announced the move] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  20. ^ "Alibec, dublă în poarta campioanei Bașakșehir, la primul meci al său cu Dan Petrescu pe bancă" [Alibec, double against the champion Başakşehir, at his first match with Dan Petrescu as coach] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  21. ^ "Kayserispor a confirmat transferul lui Denis Alibec la CFR Cluj! Anuntul facut de club" [Kayserispor confirmed Alibec's transfer to CFR Cluj! The announcement made by the club] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  22. ^ "Bine ai (re)venit acasa, Denis Alibec!" [Welcome home (again), Denis Alibec!] (in Romanian). FCV Farul Constanța. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  23. ^ "VIDEO Petrolul - Farul 1-3. Constănțenii se impun la Ploiești! Alibec, reușită superbă pe Ilie Oană" [VIDEO Petrolul - Farul 1–3. Constănțenii impose themselves in Ploiești! Alibec, beautiful goal at Ilie Oană!] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  24. ^ "Farul Constanța a realizat scorul campionatului cu FC Botoșani. Alibec a marcat trei goluri" [Farul Constanța managed the score of the championship against FC Botoșani. Alibec scored three goals] (in Romanian). Ziare. 4 December 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  25. ^ "Denis Alibec și-a prelungit contractul!" [Denis Alibec extended his contract!] (in Romanian). FCV Farul Constanța. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  26. ^ "Alibec, hattrick de senzație cu Rapid » Golul 3 e o bijuterie" [Alibec, sensational hat-trick against Rapid » The third goal is a jewel]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 6 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  27. ^ "VIDEO Denis Alibec, devastat după gafa care o poate costa titlul pe Farul: "I-am făcut una ca asta domnului Hagi... mereu dau cu piciorul momentelor bune"" [VIDEO Denis Alibec, devastated after the blunder that could cost Farul the title: "I did something like this to Mr. Hagi... I always waste the good moments"]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 13 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  28. ^ "Denis Alibec, definitiv în istoria fotbalului românesc » Performanța UNICĂ atinsă după titlul câștigat cu Farul" [Denis Alibec, for eternity in the history of Romanian football » UNIQUE performance achieved after the title won with Farul]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 21 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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  34. ^ "VICTORIE cu Elveția și mergem la EURO 2024 de pe primul loc în grupă!" [WIN against Switzerland and we go to EURO 2024 from first place in the group!] (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  35. ^ "Alibec, povestea geniului capricios » Tatăl său, un tătar din Dobrogea, era vedetă în județ prin anii '80" [Alibec, the story of the capricious genius » His father, a Tatar from Dobrogea, was a star in the county in the '80s]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 21 April 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  36. ^ "SPECIAL Steaua a scăpat de "consumatorul" Tamaş şi îl vrea pe fumătorul Alibec. Incursiune în trecutul tânărului botezat la 7 ani şi crescut doar de mamă. Incidentele de la echipele la care a jucat" [SPECIAL Steaua got rid of the "drinker" Tamas and wants Alibec the smoker. An incursion in the past of the young man who was baptized at seven years old and raised only by his mother. The incidents at the teams he played] (in Romanian). prosport.ro. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
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  40. ^ "EXCLUSIV / VIDEO Radu Drăgușin este "Fotbalistul anului" în Ancheta Gazetei Sporturilor 2023: "Sunt fericit și mândru! O bucurie pentru că evoluția mea în fotbal este una corectă și frumoasă"" [EXCLUSIVE / VIDEO Radu Drăgușin is the "Footballer of the Year" in the 2023 Gazeta Sporturilor Survey: "I am happy and proud! It's a joy because my growth in football is a correct and beautiful one"]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 21 December 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  41. ^ "LPF a anunțat echipa sezonului în Liga 1 » CFR Cluj dă cei mai mulți jucători, FCSB doar unul" [LPF has announced the "ideal team" of the Liga 1 season! CFR Cluj offers the most players, FCSB only one.] (in Romanian). GSP. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  42. ^ "Gheorghe Hagi, antrenorul sezonului ! Aioani, Alibec, Borza, Băluță și Larie în echipa ideală !". Farul Constanța (in Romanian). 9 June 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
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  45. ^ "Fotbalistul lunii – Mai 2017" [Player of the Month – May 2017] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. May 2017. Archived from the original on 2 August 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.

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