Sergiu Chirilov (pronounced with a [k]; born 5 June 1973) is a Moldovan football manager, futsalist[2][3] and former professional footballer from Republic of Moldova. At the moment he works as head coach at the team FC Zimbru 2 Chișinău, the reserve team of the club Zimbru Chișinău.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1973-06-05) 5 June 1973 (age 49) | ||
| Place of birth | Șoldănești, Moldovan SSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990 | Nistru Chișinău | 7 | (0) |
| 1991–1992 | Zimbru Chișinău | 28 | (6) |
| 1992–1993 | Olimpia Satu Mare | 3 | (0) |
| 1993–1996 | Sportul Studențesc | 40 | (2) |
| 1996–1997 | Charleroi | 13 | (3) |
| 1998–2000 | Nistru Otaci | 36 | (15) |
| 1998–1999 | →Constructorul Chișinău | 6 | (3) |
| 1999–2000 | →Rapid București | 1 | (0) |
| 2000–2002 | Unirea Alba Iulia | 0 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Agro Chișinău | 13 | (3) |
| 2003 | SKA-Energia Khabarovsk | 9 | (2) |
| 2003–2004 | Zob Ahan Isfahan F.C. | 14 | (0) |
| 2004–2007 | Zimbru Chișinău | 72 | (30) |
| Total | 242 | (64) | |
| National team | |||
| 1994–1995 | Moldova U-21 | 4 | (1) |
| 1991–1999 | Moldova | 12 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2007–2008 | Moldova U-21 (secund) | ||
| 2008 | Moldova U-16 | ||
| 2008–2013 | Moldova U-21 | ||
| 2013– | FC Zimbru 2 Chișinău | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sergiu Chirilov has played in the national championships of Moldova, Romania and Iran, at the clubs like Zimbru Chișinău, Rapid București, Sportul Studențesc, Zob Ahan ...
In 1991–1999, Chirilov played 12 matches for Moldova national football team.[5]
Sergiu Chirilov has the UEFA "PRO" lincense for coaches.[6] In 2007 – July 2008, he was the second coach at the Moldova U-21 national football team. In 2008, he became head coach of the Moldova U-16 national team. From 2008 to 2010 he was the head coach of the Moldova U-21 national football team, obtaining in his debut match a victory of 1–0 against Germany U-21.[7] In 2012-2013 he worked as sport-director at the club Real-Succes. Since 19 June 2013 he has been the head coach of the second team FC Zimbru Chișinău.[4]