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Adrian Popa (born 24 July 1988) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liga II club CSA Steaua București. His nickname is "Motoreta" which means Motorbike due to his speed.

Adrian Popa
Adrian Popa in 2021
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-07-24) 24 July 1988 (age 34)
Place of birth Bucharest, Romania
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
Steaua București
Number 11
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 CS Buftea 11 (2)
2009Gloria Buzău (loan) 12 (1)
2009–2010 Universitatea Cluj 24 (3)
2010–2012 Concordia Chiajna 60 (10)
2012–2017 FCSB 137 (20)
2017–2020 Reading 15 (1)
2018 → Al-Taawoun (loan) 10 (2)
2019Ludogorets Razgrad (loan) 13 (0)
2019–2020FCSB (loan) 17 (2)
2020–2021 Voluntari 8 (2)
2021 Academica Clinceni 19 (2)
2021– Steaua București 27 (10)
National team
2012– Romania 22 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:12, 24 June 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2019

Club career



Early years


Popa was one of the most proficient players of the Politehnica Timișoara reserve team, and was loaned to CS Buftea and Gloria Buzău.


Universitatea Cluj


In July 2009, Popa signed a contract with Universitatea Cluj. Although he showed impressive skills and helped the team get promoted to the first division, he left the club after one year.


Concordia Chiajna


In 2010, Popa joined Concordia Chiajna. He contributed to the club's promotion to the first division and was kept for the following season.


FCSB


On 15 August 2012, Popa signed a five-year contract with FCSB for an undisclosed transfer fee.[1][2] One week later, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 away win over FK Ekranas in the Europa League play-off round's first leg.[3]

He played over 200 games during his spell with the capital-based club.


Reading


On 27 January 2017, it was announced that Popa agreed to transfer to English team Reading after reaching the final six months of his contract with FCSB.[4] The transfer was made official three days later, with Popa signing with Reading until the summer of 2020.[5]

His first goal came on 17 March 2017, scoring Reading's second in injury time in a 2–0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the Hillsborough Stadium.[6]


Loan to Al-Taawon

On 29 January 2018, Reading confirmed that Popa had joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Taawon on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season.[7][8]


Loan to Ludogorets Razgrad

On 20 December 2018, Reading announced that Popa had moved to Ludogorets Razgrad on loan for the rest of the 2018–19 season.[9]


Voluntari


On 16 October 2020, Popa signed a one-year contract with FC Voluntari.[10]


Steaua București


On 22 September 2021, Popa signed a two-year contract with his childhood team, Steaua București. [11]


International career


Popa made his debut for the Romania senior team in October 2012, in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Netherlands.[12]


Career statistics



Club


As of match played 4 March 2022[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
CS Buftea 2008–09 Liga II 11200112
Gloria Buzău (loan) 2008–09 Liga I 121121
Universitatea Cluj 2009–10 Liga II 24300243
Concordia Chiajna 2011–12 Liga II 27400274
2011–12 Liga I 29311304
2012–13 4343
Total 6010116111
FCSB 2012–13 Liga I 3012011[lower-alpha 1]1432
2013–14 2875011[lower-alpha 2]01[lower-alpha 3]0457
2014–15 285433010[lower-alpha 4]000458
2015–16 32450306[lower-alpha 5]100465
2016–17 193101010[lower-alpha 6]0313
2019–20 (loan) 172211[lower-alpha 7]0203
Total 15422194704921023028
Reading 2016–17 Championship 81000081
2017–18 60002080
2018–19 10000010
Total 1510020171
Al-Taawoun (loan) 2017–18 Saudi Professional League 900090
Ludogorets Razgrad (loan) 2018–19 First League 130100000140
FC Voluntari 2020–21 Liga I 8200000082
Academica Clinceni 2020–21 Liga I 192000000192
Steaua București 2021–22 Liga II 113000000113
Career total 33844215904921041651
  1. Appearances in the Europa League
  2. Appearances in the Champions League
  3. Appearance in the Supercupa României
  4. Five appearances in the Champions League and five in the Europa League
  5. Four appearances in the Champions League and two in the Europa League
  6. Four appearances in the Champions League and six in the Europa League
  7. One appearance in the Europa League

International


As of 19 November 2019[14]
National teamYearAppsGoalsRatio
Romania
2012100.00
2013300.00
2014100.00
2015500.00
20161130.27
2017100.0
Total2230.13

International goals


As of 8 October 2016 (Romania score listed first, score column indicates score after each Popa goal)[14]
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 3 June 2016Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania14 Georgia1–05–1Friendly
2 4 September 2016Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca, Romania17 Montenegro1–01–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 8 October 2016Vazgen Sargsyan, Yerevan, Armenia18 Armenia0–20–52018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours



Club


FCSB

Ludogorets


References


  1. "Adrian Popa este noul jucător al Stelei!" [Adrian Popa is the new player of Steaua!] (in Romanian). FC Steaua București. 15 August 2012. Archived from the original on 17 August 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
  2. "Astea-s contractele! » Gazeta are toate datele din acordurile pe care le-au semnat Adi Popa şi Szukala" [These are the contracts! » Gazeta has all the details about the agreements signed by Popa and Szukala] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
  3. "Ekranas – Steaua 0–2! Kawasaki-vicius! Titular în premieră, Adi Popa a înscris PRIMUL său gol în tricoul grupării din Ghencea" [Ekranas – Steaua 0–2! Kawasaki-vicius! A starter for the first time, Adi Popa scored his FIRST goal for the Ghencea-based team] (in Romanian). Pro Sport. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
  4. "Despărțire emoționantă la Steaua! Adi Popa și-a luat "la revedere" de la colegi" [Heartwarming farewell at Steaua! Adi Popa said goodbye to his teammates] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  5. "Royals complete Popa signing". Reading FC. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  6. "Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Reading". BBC Sport. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  7. "Popa loan switch confirmed". Reading F.C. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  8. "Adrian Popa has left Reading FC to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Taawoun on loan". Reading chronicle. 28 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  9. "Popa set to spend rest of season on loan at Ludogorets". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  10. "OFICIAL". facebook.com/VoluntariFC/ (in Romanian). Voluntari FC Facebook. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  11. "Adi Popa, prezentat oficial la Steaua! Ce număr va purta".
  12. "Romania 1–4 Netherlands". FIFA. 16 October 2012. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  13. "Adrian Popa". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  14. "Adrian Popa". European Football. Retrieved 11 January 2017.



На других языках


[de] Adrian Popa (Fußballspieler, 1988)

Adrian Dumitru Popa (* 24. Juli 1988 in Horezu) ist ein rumänischer Fußballspieler. Er steht seit Januar 2017 beim FC Reading in der Football League Championship unter Vertrag.
- [en] Adrian Popa (footballer, born 1988)

[fr] Adrian Popa

Adrian Dumitru Popa, né le 24 juillet 1988 à Horezu, est un footballeur international roumain. Il joue au poste d'ailier droit pour le club de Steaua Bucarest en prêt de Reading.

[it] Adrian Popa

Adrian Dumitru Popa (Horezu, 24 luglio 1988) è un calciatore rumeno, centrocampista del CSA Steaua Bucarest.

[ru] Попа, Адриан

Адриа́н Думи́тру По́па (рум. Adrian Dumitru Popa; род. 24 июля 1988[1], Хорезу, Вылча) — румынский футболист, полузащитник клуба «Стяуа».



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