Florin Tănase

Florin Tănase
Tănase with FCSB in 2017
Personal information
Full name Florin Lucian Tănase
Date of birth (1994-12-30) 30 December 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Găești, Romania
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Al-Okhdood
Number 10
Youth career
2000–2010 LPS Viitorul Pitești
2010–2013 Gheorghe Hagi Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2016 Viitorul Constanța 79 (22)
2013 → Voluntari (loan) 12 (1)
2016–2022 FCSB 189 (76)
2022–2023 Al Jazira 21 (2)
2023– Al-Okhdood 17 (2)
International career‡
2014–2016 Romania U21 9 (3)
2014– Romania 17 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 February 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 March 2023

Florin Lucian Tănase (Romanian pronunciation: [floˈrin lutʃiˈan təˈnase]; born 30 December 1994) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward or an attacking midfielder for Saudi Professional League club Al-Okhdood and the Romania national team.

He started out as a senior in the third league at Voluntari, where he was loaned from Viitorul Constanța in 2013. Tănase went on to appear in over 80 games in all competitions for the latter, before transferring to FCSB in 2016.

Internationally, he made his full debut for Romania in a 1–0 friendly victory over Albania in May 2014, aged 19.

Club career

Viitorul Constanța

On 23 February 2014, aged 19, Tănase scored his first Liga I goal in Viitorul Constanța's 2–1 away win against Dinamo București.[2]

FCSB

On 8 August 2016, FC Steaua București signed Tănase on a five-year deal for a reported €1.5 million transfer fee, with his former club retaining 25% interest on a future move.[3][4] He was assigned the number 10 jersey and scored on debut four days later, his goal aiding to a 2–0 away victory over Botoșani.[5]

Tănase netted his first European goal for the Roș-albaștrii on 2 August 2017, in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round 4–1 away victory over Viktoria Plzeň.[6] In the 2020–21 Liga I season he scored 24 times, becoming the league's top scorer and being named in the Team of the Year.[7]

On 25 April 2022, Tănase managed the first hat-trick of his professional career in a 4–0 away victory over his former team Viitorul Constanța, now named Farul. He finished as the Liga I top scorer for the second year in a row, after netting 20 times.

Al Jazira

On 6 August 2022, Emirati club Al Jazira announced the signing of Tănase after meeting his €3 million release clause.[8]

Al-Okhdood

On 5 August 2023, Tănase joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Okhdood on a free transfer.[9]

International career

On 31 May 2014, Tănase earned his first cap for Romania in a 1–0 win over Albania by entering as an 83rd-minute substitute for Alexandru Maxim.[10] He appeared intermittently for the nation in the following years, as he only scored his first goal on 25 March 2021, in a 3–2 defeat of North Macedonia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying stage.[11]

Style of play

Tănase is a versatile footballer who can occupy several positions along the front-line, but has stated that prefers to be deployed as an advanced playmaker.[12] Romanian manager and former player Gheorghe Hagi regarded him as one of the most promising talents of his generation;[13] in spite of that, Tănase has been accused by opponents and media alike of excessive diving, especially during his time at FCSB.[14][15][16]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 23 February 2024[17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental[a] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Viitorul Constanța 2013–14 Liga I 12 3 0 0 — — — 12 3
2014–15 Liga I 32 4 0 0 2 1 — — 34 5
2015–16 Liga I 32 15 2 1 1 0 — — 35 16
2016–17 Liga I 3 0 — — 2 0 — 5 0
Total 79 22 2 1 3 1 2 0 — 86 24
Voluntari (loan) 2013–14 Liga III 12 1 2 0 — — — 14 1
FCSB 2016–17 Liga I 22 4 0 0 1 0 2 0 — 25 4
2017–18 Liga I 33 10 1 0 — 11[b] 1 — 45 11
2018–19 Liga I 34 10 1 0 — 5 1 — 40 11
2019–20 Liga I 30 7 5 0 — 8 4 — 43 11
2020–21 Liga I 34 24 0 0 — 1 1 1[c] 0 36 25
2021–22 Liga I 34 20 0 0 — 2[d] 0 — 36 20
2022–23 Liga I 2 1 0 0 — 1[d] 0 — 3 1
Total 189 76 7 0 1 0 30 7 1 0 228 83
Al Jazira 2022–23 UAE Pro League 21 2 2 3 1 1 — — 24 6
Al-Okhdood 2023–24 Saudi Pro League 17 2 0 0 0 0 — — 17 2
Career total 318 103 13 4 5 2 32 7 1 0 369 116
  1. ^ All appearances in UEFA Europa League, unless otherwise noted
  2. ^ Four appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, seven appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearance in Supercupa României
  4. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

International

As of match played 28 March 2023[18]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Romania 2014 1 0
2016 1 0
2017 1 0
2020 2 0
2021 5 1
2022 5 1
2023 2 0
Total 17 2
Scores and results list Romania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tănase goal.[18]
List of international goals scored by Florin Tănase
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 25 March 2021 Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 6  North Macedonia 1–0 3–2 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 23 September 2022 Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland 15  Finland 1–1 1–1 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B

Honours

Viitorul Constanța

FCSB[17]

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Florin Tănase". UAE Pro League. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Povestea lui Tănase, decarul dorit de Steaua. EXCLUSIV - Puştiul din Găeşti, şcolit la Piteşti, şi-a fixat ţinta: "Îmi doresc să joc la EURO 2016"" [Tănase's life story. EXCLUSIVE - The kid from Găeşti, schooled at Piteşti, set his target: "I wish to play at Euro 2016"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 11 May 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Tănase e al Stelei! "M-a transpirat la negocieri". Clauză uriaşă de reziliere" [Tănase is a Steaua player! "He exhausted me during negotiations". Incredible buyout clause] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 8 August 2016.
  4. ^ "UPDATE | Florin Tănase a semnat cu Steaua pe 5 ani. Primele imagini și reacții: "Steaua este un club uriaș". Cine este noul transfer al vicecampioanei și ce număr va purta" [UPDATE | Florin Tănase signed a five-year contract with Steaua. First images and reactions: "Steaua is a great club". Who is the vice-champion's newest transfer and the number he will wear] (in Romanian). Dolce Sport. 9 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Debut perfect pentru Tănase! A înscris la primul său meci la Steaua: "Sunt foarte fericit"" [Perfect debut for Tănase! He scored at his first Steaua match: "I am very happy!"] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Plzeň 1–4 FCSB". UEFA.com. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  7. ^ a b "LPF a ales "echipa ideală" a sezonului din Liga 1! Care echipă a oferit cei mai mulți jucători" [LPF has chosen the "ideal team" of the Liga 1 season! Which team offers the most players] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Fotbal: Florin Tănase a semnat pentru Al-Jazira (EAU)" [Football: Florin Tănase signed for Al-Jazira (UAE)] (in Romanian). Agerpres. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  9. ^ "الأخدود يعزز هجومه بالروماني تاناسي".
  10. ^ "Albania football team lost to Romania 0:1, 31 May 2014". European Football. Retrieved 9 Jun 2014.
  11. ^ "Inspirația lui Mirel Rădoi! Florin Tănase, primul gol la echipa națională în meciul cu Macedonia de Nord" [Mirel Rădoi's inspiration! Florin Tănase, the first goal for the national team in the match with North Macedonia]. Digi Sport. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Tănase și-a găsit poziția, după al doilea gol la Steaua: "Cel mai bine mă simt ca număr 10"" [Tănase found his place, after his second goal at Steaua: "I feel the best as a number 10"] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  13. ^ "Hagi se umflă-n pene şi susţine că Steaua a dat lovitura pe piaţa transferurilor: "E cel mai bun din România, n-am niciun dubiu"" [Hagi is proud and says that Steaua made a big deal on the transfer market: "He is the best in Romania, I have no doubt"] (in Romanian). ProSport. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  14. ^ "Simularea grosolană a lui Florin Tănase, penalizată" [Tănase's awful dive, booked] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 17 August 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  15. ^ "FC Voluntari se revolta dupa infrangerea cu FCSB: Stie o tara intreaga ce se intampla" [FC Voluntari revolts after the defeat against FCSB: The whole country knows what is happening] (in Romanian). Ziare. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019. He is always given a penalty, even if the wind blows a little...
  16. ^ "Campionul simulărilor s-a retras! Ce a făcut Florin Tănase la meciul cu Hermannstadt" [The champion of dives has retired! What did Florin Tănase do in the match against Hermannstadt]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 11 February 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  17. ^ a b Florin Tănase at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  18. ^ a b "Florin Tănase". European Football. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  19. ^ "FOTO&VIDEO | CFR Cluj a câștigat Supercupa României!" [PHOTO&VIDEO | CFR Cluj won the Romanian Supercup!] (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  20. ^ "Liga 1 Betano: Echipa sezonului regulat" [Liga I Betano: Team of the regular season] (in Romanian). LPF.ro. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  21. ^ "LLPF a anunțat echipa ideală a sezonului de Liga 1 » FCSB și CFR Cluj, reprezentate de câte 3 jucători" [LPF has chosen the "ideal team" of the Liga 1 season! Which team offers the most players] (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 3 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  22. ^ "Florin Tănase a câştigat trofeul Fotbalistul lunii în decembrie. A încheiat în forţă 2017" [Florin Tănase won the Player of the Month trophy for December. He ended the year 2017 in great shape] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  23. ^ "Nicolae Stanciu este Fotbalistul Român al Anului 2022: "Mi-am dorit enorm ca într-o zi să fie scris și numele meu pe acest trofeu"" [Nicolae Stanciu is the 2022 Romanian Footballer of the Year: "I really wanted that one day my name would be written on this trophy"]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 15 November 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2023.

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