Virgiliu Postolachi Explained

Virgiliu Postolachi
Birth Date:2000 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Edineț, Moldova
Position:Forward
Currentclub:CFR Cluj
Clubnumber:93
Youthyears1:2013–2018
Youthclubs1:Paris Saint-Germain
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Paris Saint-Germain B
Caps1:36
Goals1:5
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Lille B
Caps2:17
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2022
Clubs3:Mouscron
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Vendsyssel (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:UTA Arad
Caps5:38
Goals5:10
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:Grenoble
Caps6:32
Goals6:3
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:CFR Cluj
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2021
Nationalteam1:Moldova U21
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:Moldova
Nationalcaps2:21
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:4 August 2024
Ntupdate:11 June 2024

Virgiliu Postolachi (born 17 March 2000) is a Moldovan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I club CFR Cluj and the Moldova national team.

Club career

A youth academy product of Paris Saint-Germain, Postolachi joined Lille on 18 July 2019. He signed a four-year deal with Les Dogues and was initially assigned to the reserve side of club.[1]

Postolachi joined Belgian club Mouscron prior to 2020–21 season.[2] He made his professional debut on 8 August 2020 in a 1–1 draw against Antwerp.[3] On 31 January 2021, Postolachi was loaned out to Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel for the rest of the season.[4]

On 20 July 2022, Romanian club UTA Arad announced the signing of Postolachi on a two-year deal.[5]

On 22 July 2023, Ligue 2 club Grenoble announced the signing of Postolachi on a three-year deal until June 2026.[6] On 30 September 2023, he scored his first goal in a 2–0 win against Bordeaux.[7]

On 25 July 2024, Postolachi joined Romanian club CFR Cluj.[8]

International career

Postolachi previously rejected call-ups from Moldova national team in the past.[9] [10] Romania have tried to make him part of their national team setup, but didn't receive permission from UEFA and FIFA.[11]

In January 2021, Postolachi joined training camp of Moldova under-21 team and played in a friendly against Sfîntul Gheorghe.[12] He made his senior debut on 25 March 2021 in a 1–1 draw against Faroe Islands.[13]

Personal life

Born in Moldova, Postolachi moved to France at the age of two.[14] He holds Moldovan, French and Romanian citizenship.[9]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Moldova202110
202260
2023100
202440
Total210

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virgiliu Postolachi moves to Lille. 8 August 2020.
  2. https://www.losc.fr/actualites-foot-lille/%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bvirgiliu-postolachi-transf%C3%A9r%C3%A9-%C3%A0-mouscron VIRGILIU POSTOLACHI TRANSFÉRÉ À MOUSCRON
  3. Web site: Antwerp vs. Excel Mouscron – 8 August 2020 – Soccerway. 8 August 2020.
  4. https://www.vendsysselff.dk/vendsyssel-ff-underskriver-med-virgiliu-postolach/ Vendsyssel FF underskriver med Virgiliu Postolachi
  5. Web site: BUN VENIT, POSTOLACHI!. 20 July 2022. 20 July 2022.
  6. Web site: VIRGILIU POSTOLACHI S’ENGAGE AU GF38 !. fr. 22 July 2022. 28 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Ligue 2 : très costaud, Grenoble poursuit son sans-faute contre Bordeaux . francebleu.fr . . 30 September 2023 . fr . 30 September 2023.
  8. Web site: BINE AI VENIT, VIRGILIU POSTOLACHI!. ro. 25 July 2024. 26 July 2024.
  9. Web site: Ultimele detalii despre naturalizarea lui Virgiliu Postolachi. Ce se întâmplă cu atacantul legitimat la PSG, chemat să joace pentru naționala României. PROSPORT. 17 July 2019. 8 August 2020. ro.
  10. Web site: Selecționerul Engin Firat a anunțat lotul lărgit pentru partidele cu Franța și Islanda.. 8 August 2020.
  11. Web site: Verdict în cazul Virgiliu Postolachi. 8 August 2020.
  12. Web site: VIRGILIU POSTOLACHI S-A ALĂTURAT NAȚIONALEI U-21 A MOLDOVEI. 2 February 2021.
  13. Web site: Virgiliu Postolachi a început pe bancă primul meci pentru Moldova, împotriva Insulelor Feroe, în preliminariile CM din 2022. Cum a fost pierdut de România jucătorul crescut de PSG. 26 March 2021.
  14. News: Le jeune attaquant Virgiliu Postolachi. fr. losc.fr