Aurelian Chițu Explained

Aurelian Chițu
Fullname:Aurelian Ionuț Chițu
Birth Date:25 March 1991
Birth Place:Țăndărei, Romania
Height:1.83 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Hermannstadt
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:–2004
Youthclubs1:Victoria Țăndărei
Youthyears2:2004–2009
Youthclubs2:Unirea Slobozia
Years1:2009–2013
Clubs1:Viitorul Constanța
Caps1:109
Goals1:38
Years2:2013–2014
Clubs2:Valenciennes
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:PAS Giannina (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:1
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Astra Giurgiu
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2015–2018
Clubs5:Viitorul Constanța
Caps5:94
Goals5:20
Years6:2018–2020
Clubs6:Daejeon Citizen
Caps6:57
Goals6:18
Years7:2020–2021
Clubs7:Viitorul Constanța
Caps7:23
Goals7:2
Years8:2021–2022
Clubs8:Farul Constanța
Caps8:13
Goals8:0
Years9:2022–2024
Clubs9:FC U Craiova
Caps9:70
Goals9:20
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Hermannstadt
Caps10:5
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2010
Nationalteam1:Romania U19
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2012
Nationalteam2:Romania U21
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2013
Nationalteam3:Romania
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Pcupdate:10 August 2024

Aurelian Ionuț Chițu (born 25 March 1991) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I club Hermannstadt.[1]

Club career

Viitorul

In 2009, Chițu signed a contract with then Liga III club, Viitorul Constanța, helping them to promote in second tier, Liga II. In 2011, he help them to promote in the first tier of the Romanian football, Liga I. On 23 June 2012, Chițu made his debut in Liga I in a 2–2 draw with FC Brașov. In his first season in Romanian top division, he made 33 league appearances and scored 8 goals to make sure Viitorul avoid the relegation. On 5 June 2013, Chițu picked up the Digi Sport Young Player of the Year award.[2]

Valenciennes

On 21 June 2013, he signed a 4-year contract with Valenciennes FC for an undisclosed fee.[3] On 10 August, Chițu made his debut in Ligue 1 in a 3–0 win against Toulouse.

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Viitorul Constanța2009–102819002819
2010–1123310243
2011–1225810268
2012–1333800338
2015–163342010364
2016–1736111010103911
2017–18255004010305
2019–20150150
2020–21820020102
Total226605020503024160
Valenciennes2013–1470000070
2014–1500001010
Total70001080
PAS Giannina (loan)2013–143131
Astra Giurgiu2014–15110101031161
Daejeon Citizen20183212003212
201925600256
Total5718005718
Farul Constanța2021–2213010140
FC U Craiova2022–23331041223913
2023–243710404110
Total702081228023
Hermannstadt2024–25500050
Career total39299151408152424103

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Romania
201330
Total30

Honours

Viitorul Constanța

2016–17

2009–10

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U Craiova 1948 i-a adus pe Gabi Enache și pe Aurelian Chițu, dar nu îi poate legitima! Problema clubului oltean. U Craiova 1948 signed Gabi Enache and Aurelian Chițu, but it can't legitimize! The problem of the club based in Oltenia. digisport.ro. ro. 3 February 2022. 16 February 2022.
  2. Web site: VIDEO Hagi și Chițu au venit la "Fotbal Club"! Fotbalistul a primit două premii Digi Sport. Digi Sport. 5 June 2013. Romanian.
  3. Web site: A. Chitu au VAFC pour 4 ans !. Valenciennes FC Official Website. 21 June 2013. French.
  4. News: A. Chitu. Soccerway. 31 May 2021.