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Petru Racu (born 17 July 1987) is a Moldovan professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Milsami Orhei and the Moldova national team. Racu is a physically strong and aggressive defender who is capable of playing in a three or four-man defence.
 Racu in 2015. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 July 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Chișinău, Moldova | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Milsami Orhei | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2007 | Zimbru Chișinău | 42 | (4) |
| 2007–2012 | IFK Norrköping | 85 | (11) |
| 2008 | → MyPa (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Hjørring | 7 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Veris Chișinău | 39 | (10) |
| 2015–2017 | Milsami Orhei | 54 | (11) |
| 2017–2018 | Sheriff Tiraspol | 50 | (3) |
| 2019 | Neftchi Baku | 3 | (0) |
| 2019 | Petrolul Ploiești | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Petrocub | 29 | (3) |
| 2021– | Milsami Orhei | 34 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010– | Moldova | 50[1] | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:16, 1 June 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 November 2018 | |||
Club career
Zimbru Chișinău
Racu made his professional debut with Zimbru Chisinau in the Moldovan league in 2003. He won his first trophy in June 2004 at the age of sixteen by helping Zimbru win the Moldovan Cup.
At the end of the 2003–04 season he was named "Best Young Player of the Year" by the Moldovan Football Federation.
IFK Norrköping
In February 2007, Racu moved to Swedish club IFK Norrköping, where he played successfully for five years.
During the 2008 season, he was loaned to the Finnish club MYPA and managed to scored a goal on his debut.
FC Hjørring
In January 2012, Racu transferred to the Danish club FC Hjørring.[2]
Veris Chisinau
After playing for 6 years in Scandinavia, Racu returned to Moldovan football in 2013, signed with FC Veris Chisinau and become bronze medalist in 2013-14 Moldovan National Division.
In December 2014 he was named "Best Moldovan Defender" by the Moldovan Football Federation.
Milsami Orhei
In January 2015, Racu signed with Milsami Orhei and won its first league title 2014-15 Moldovan National Division, becoming the first team to take the title away from the cities of Chișinău and FC Sheriff Tiraspol.
Racu scored the winning goal in the UEFA Champions League qualification match against Ludogorets Razgrad, a game that ended 2–1.
Sheriff Tiraspol
In the summer of 2017, Racu moved to fellow Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol. He won the Moldovan National Division with Sheriff Tiraspol in 2017 and 2018.
In the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League season, Sheriff Tiraspol reached the group stage and Racu played in all six group matches.[3]
Neftchi Baku
On 15 February 2019, Racu joined his old manager Roberto Bordin at Neftchi Baku, signing until the end of the 2018–19 season.[4] At the end of that season Racu became silver medalist with Neftchi Baku.
Petrolul Ploiești
On 9 July 2019, Racu signed a contract with Romanian Liga II side Petrolul Ploiești.[5]
Petrocub Hincesti
In January 2020, Racu returned to Moldova and joined FC Petrocub Hîncești[6] Racu helped the club to win his first major trophy Moldovan Cup and become silver medalist in Moldovan National Division, best season and performance in club history.[7]
Milsami Orhei
In summer 2021, Racu returned to the Red Eagles FC Milsami Orhei[8]
International career
On 11 August 2010, Racu debuted in Moldova national football team, in a friendly match 0–0 against Georgia.[9] He played in total 50 games from 2010 to 2020 for Moldova national football team.
Personal life
Racu was raised in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. Has one sibling Dorin. He holds two citizenship moldovan and swedish, also speaks fluently four languages: English, swedish, romanian and Russian.
In June 2020, Racu successfully completed the bachelor's exam at the Faculty of International Law of the Free International University of the Republic of Moldova "ULIM". The subject of the dissertation was "Advisory Bodies in the Institutional System of the European Union: Structure and Functions."[10]
In 2008, Racu married Jenjira Mix Haxholm. They divorced in 2015.[11][circular reference]
In March 2021, Petru married Elizaveta Zburliuc. "[12]
Body art
Petru has more than 25 tattoos, including one in honour of his mother, Maria, who died in November 2020 of COVID-19; in addition, he also has tattoos of viking, Jason Voorhees, Dovahkiin, wolf, tiger, eagle, grizzly bear, french bulldog, shark, dagger, mace and lots of others.[13]
Business
As an professional athlete, Petru has always kept a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet. He always thought about opening his own business and create a 100% natural food product, not only tasty but also healthy. He started to invest when he felt that he was ready, namely in 2018.
In November 2021, Petru launched the production of Vegetal cold-pressed oils.
The factory is located in the village of Ghidighici, Chisinau. The whole building was designed and built for the production of cold-pressed oils, following the right criteria. To date, Vegetal brand oils are among the best-selling product in shops and pharmacies in the Republic of Moldova.
On the August 2022, Vegetal became first and only company from the Republic of Moldova, in the field, certified ECO according to Regulation EC 834/07 by the International Certifying Body CERES GmbH Germany.[14] [15][16][17] [18]
Honours
Zimbru Chișinău
- Moldovan Cup Winner 2004
- Bronze Medalist Moldovan National Division 2004
IFK Norrköping
- Champion Swedish Superettan 2007
- Silver Medalist Swedish Superettan 2010
Veris Chisinau
- Bronze Medalist Moldovan National Division 2014
Milsami Orhei
- Champion Moldovan National Division 2015
- Bronze Medalist Moldovan National Division 2017
Sheriff Tiraspol
- Champion Moldovan National Division 2017
- Champion Moldovan National Division 2018
Neftchi Baku
- Silver Medalist Azerbaijan Premier League 2019
Petrocub Hincesti
- Moldovan Cup Winner 2020
- Silver Medalist Moldovan National Division 2020
Milsami Orhei
- Bronze Medalist Moldovan National Division 2022
Individual
- Best Moldovan Young Player of the year 2004 by the Moldovan Football Federation
- Best Moldovan Defender of the year 2014 by the Moldovan Football Federation
References
- "International appearances of Petru Racu". eu-football.info. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- Sporten.dk: Transfer-chok i 1. division
- Internaţionalul moldovean, Petru Racu a părăsit Sheriff-ul, publika.md, 6 December 2018
- "Moldova milli komandasının üzvü "Neftçi"də". neftchipfk.com/ (in Azerbaijani). Neftçi PFK. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- "De mâine, în Turcia!" [From tomorrow in Turkey!]. fcpetrolul.ro/ (in Romanian). FC Petrolul Ploiești. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- Petru Racu a semnat pe 3 ani, petrocub.md, 16 January 2020
- "Petrocub a cucerit Cupa Moldovei. Hânceștenii au învins în finală pe Sfântul Gheorghe | PUBLIKA .MD – AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE". July 2020.
- "Petru Racu este asul din mânecă al lui Milsami Orhei înaintea meciurilor cu Elfsborg | PUBLIKA .MD – AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE". 20 July 2021.
- "Moldova vs. Georgia (0:0)". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- "Specialist cu studii superioare! Petru Racu a susţinut cu brio examenul de licență de la ULIM | PUBLIKA .MD – AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE". 12 June 2020.
- "Mix Haxholm".
- "𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒕𝒂 𝒁𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒖𝒄 (@elizaveta__z) • Instagram photos and videos".
- "Jucătorul lui Milsami, Petru Racu, și-a făcut un tatuaj super tare. Vezi cum arată (VIDEO) | PUBLIKA .MD – AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE". 6 April 2016.
- "Пётр Раку. О запуске бизнеса по производству масел и немного о футболе".
- https://agrotv.md/de-la-fotbal-la-antreprenoriat-si-un-stil-de-viata-sanatos/?fs=e&s=cl-/.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "ULEI PRESAT LA RECE (@vegetal.md) • Instagram photos and videos".
External links
- Official IFK Norrköping profile (in Swedish)
- Petru Racu at Soccerway
- Profile on football-lineups.com
На других языках
- [en] Petru Racu
[fr] Petru Racu
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