Introduction
Cosmin Gabriel Matei ([kosˈmin gabriˈel maˈtej]; born 30 September 1991) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.
Club career
Farul Constanța
Matei made his Liga I debut on 18 October 2008, in a game against Politehnica Timişoara. In July 2010, Matei was sold to Steaua Bucureşti.
Steaua București
On 22 August 2010 he makes his debut for Steaua in Liga I against FC Vaslui, coming on in the 85th minute to replace Romeo Surdu. Steaua won away with 3–0. On 4 September 2010, he makes debut for Steaua second team in Liga II, against Juventus Bucureşti, he was substitute in 17th minute after an injury, Steaua II won with 1–0.
Astra Ploiești
In June 2011, Matei was sold to Astra Ploieşti. Although he did not manage to make an impact at Steaua and Astra, Dinamo spotted his talent.
Dinamo București
In January 2012, Matei signed a five-year contract with Dinamo București.Matei scored his first goal for Dinamo in a game against U Cluj, on 2 May 2012.
Atromitos
Atromitos signed Matei in January 2016 for an undisclosed fee.
Gençlerbirliği
On 10 August 2016, it was announced that Matei had signed a three-year deal with Turkish Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği.
Viitorul Constanța
On 26 August 2019, Matei signed a two-year contract with Liga I club Viitorul Constanța.
International career
Matei made his debut for the Romanian national team in a friendly game against Albania, played at a neutral venue, in Switzerland, in May 2014.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 17 April 2016
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Farul Constanța | 2008–09 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | |
| Total | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | |
| Steaua Bucureşti | 2010–11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Astra Ploieşti | 2011–12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Dinamo București | 2011–12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 5 | |
| 2013–14 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 9 | |
| 2014–15 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2015–16 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | |
| Total | 109 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 124 | 21 | |
| Atromitos | 2015–16 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Career total | 166 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 189 | 27 | |
Honours
Club
Steaua București
- Cupa României: 2010–11
Dinamo București
- Cupa României: 2011–12
- Supercupa României: 2012