The Romania Euro 2024 squad topped Group E to secure their spot in the last 16 of the tournament.
After securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their opening match at Euro 2024, Romania were unable to follow that up with a result against Belgium in their second game. A 3-0 defeat means that all four sides in Group E were on three points heading into the final match, but Romania were first thanks to their superior goal difference.
With both final games in the group ending as a draw - Romania 1-1 with Slovakia, and Belgium 0-0 with Ukraine - Romania finished as group winners, though they haven't been handed the easiest of tests in the last 16.
Indeed, the Netherlands are their first opponents of the knockout stages, meaning Romania will need to be on top form if they're to progress any further in the tournament. Though they've not got too many A-listers in their side, this is a well-organised side that boasts the son of legendary Gheorge Hagi, Ianis, who's currently at Rangers.
Elsewhere, Tottenham centre-back Radu Dragusin leads the backline, while Nicolae Stanciu and George Puscas are reliable faces in this side. With Stanciu and Razvan Marin the only two players with more than 50 caps, however, this is a young team that may well grow with an eye on future tournaments.
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Romania Euro 2024 squad
Romania Euro 2024 squad: The full 26-man team
- GK: Florin Niță (Gaziantep)
- GK: Horațiu Moldovan (Atlético Madrid)
- GK: Ștefan Târnovanu (FCSB)
- DF: Nicușor Bancu (Universitatea Craiova)
- DF: Andrei Burcă (Al-Okhdood)
- DF: Ionuț Nedelcearu (Palermo)
- DF: Adrian Rus (Pafos)
- DF: Andrei Rațiu (Rayo Vallecano)
- DF: Radu Drăgușin (Tottenham Hotspur)
- DF: Vasile Mogoș (CFR Cluj)
- DF: Bogdan Racovițan (Raków Częstochowa)
- MF: Nicolae Stanciu (Damac)
- MF: Răzvan Marin (Empoli)
- MF: Alexandru Cicâldău (Konyaspor)
- MF: Ianis Hagi (Alavés)
- MF: Dennis Man (Parma)
- MF: Valentin Mihăilă (Parma)
- MF: Marius Marin (Pisa)
- MF: Darius Olaru (FCSB)
- MF: Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep)
- MF: Florinel Coman (FCSB)
- MF: Adrian Șut (FCSB)
- FW: George Pușcaș (Bari)
- FW: Denis Alibec (Muaither)
- FW: Denis Drăguș (Gaziantep)
- FW: Daniel Bîrligea (CFR Cluj)
Romania Euro 2024 squad numbers
| No. | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin Nita | GK |
| 2 | Andrei Ratiu | DF |
| 3 | Radu Dragusin | DF |
| 4 | Adrian Rus | DF |
| 5 | Ionut Nedelcearu | DF |
| 6 | Marius Marin | MF |
| 7 | Denis Alibec | FW |
| 8 | Alexandru Cicaldau | MF |
| 9 | George Puscas | FW |
| 10 | Nicolae Stanciu | MF |
| 11 | Nicusor Bancu | DF |
| 12 | Horatiu Moldovan | GK |
| 13 | Valentin Mihaila | MF |
| 14 | Ianis Hagi | MF |
| 15 | Andrei Burca | DF |
| 16 | Stefan Tarnovanu | GK |
| 17 | Florinel Coman | MF |
| 18 | Razvan Marin | MF |
| 19 | Denis Dragus | FW |
| 20 | Dennis Man | MF |
| 21 | Darius Olaru | MF |
| 22 | Vasile Mogos | DF |
| 23 | Deian Sorescu | MF |
| 24 | Bogdan Racovitan | DF |
| 25 | Daniel Bîrligea | FW |
| 26 | Adrian Sut | MF |
Romania fixtures and results
June 17: Romania 3-0 Ukraine, Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
June 22: Belgium 2-0 Romania, RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany
June 26: Slovakia 1-1 Romania, Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany
July 2: Romania v Netherlands, Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Romania Euro 2024 top scorer
2 goals: Razvan Marin
1 goal: Nicolae Stanciu, Denis Dragus,
Romania Euro 2024 yellow cards and suspensions
Suspended: Nicusor Bancu
1 yellow: Razvan Marin, Marius Marin, George Puscas, Andrei Burca
Romania manager: Edward Iordanescu
Edward Iordanescu, the son of legendary USA 94 quarter-final manager Anghel, has built a solid name in his own right by guiding a demoralised group to a major finals. The 45-year-old's cautious tactical approach and implacable faith in his squad have inspired belief to prove critics wrong and earned him plenty of plaudits.
Romania's star player
Nicolae Stanciu
Captain Nicolae Stanciu is the engine that drives Romania on. The diminutive No.10 may be no Gheorghe Hagi, but he has enough attacking quality to at least inherit the Maradona of the Carpathians' number. A solid runner who is now with Damac in Saudi Arabia, the 31-year-old isn't afraid to attempt a dribble, tackle or long-range shot.
