Cornel Lupău (born 2 October 1957 – 15 June 2014) was a Romanian professional footballer. Lupău grew up at Minerul Baia Mare, team for which he made his senior debut, at the level of Divizia B. In 1976, Cornel moved to Bihor Oradea and made its debut in the top-flight, level at which he played in 100 matches, also scoring 8 goals. In 1983 he moved to UTA Arad, then played and coached for various teams at amateur level.[1]

Cornel Lupău

Cornel Lupău in the 1976 Romania Olympic
Personal information
Date of birth	(1957-10-02)2 October 1957
Place of birth	Bratca, Romania
Date of death	15 June 2014(2014-06-15) (aged 56)
Place of death	Oradea, Romania
Height	1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
1971–1975	Minerul Baia Mare
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1975–1976	Minerul Baia Mare
1976–1983	Bihor Oradea	100	(8)
1983–1984	UTA Arad
Total		100+	(8+)
National team
1976	Romania Olympic
Teams managed
	Bihor Oradea (youth)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 June 2020

In 1976, Cornel Lupău was also a member of the Romanian Olympic football team.[2]

After retirement he was for many years a football coach in the youth academy of Bihor Oradea.

Honours

Bihor Oradea

• Divizia B: 1981–82

References

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