Vasilică Cristocea

Football player infobox
playername = Vasilică Cristocea


fullname = Vasilică Cristocea
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1980|07|27
cityofbirth = Hârşova
countryofbirth = Romania
height = height|m=1.72
currentclub = Steaua II Bucureşti
clubnumber =
position = Midfielder |
years = 1999-06
2006-2007
2008-
2008
clubs = Farul Constanţa
Steaua Bucureşti
Steaua II Bucureşti
→ Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ (loan)
caps(goals) = 156 0(26)
046 00(6)
003 00(0)
014 00(0)
pcupdate = May 28, 2008
ntupdate = August 31, 2006

Vasilică Cristocea, (born July 27, 1980 in Hârşova) is a Romanian football player. He currently plays as left midfielder for Steaua II Bucureşti.

Playing style

Cristocea is a player who is able to link attack and midfield effectively.

Originally a left midfielder, he can as well play in the center of behind the forwards. He is renowned for his technique, accurate free kicks, and the ability to put his team-mates through into great positions.

Club career

Cristocea made his debut playing for Carsium Hârşova's youth teams, before joining Farul Constanţa in 1999 and then Steaua Bucureşti seven years later.

At Steaua he is yet to establish himself as a first team regular, however he is a very good option for the team's coach, as he proved himself during some important matches, which include one in UEFA Champions League.

External links

* [http://www.romaniansoccer.ro/players/c/cristocea.shtml Vasilică Cristocea's career @ Romaniansoccer.ro (English)]
* [http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UCL/Players/Player=103671/index.html Vasilică Cristocea's profile @ UEFA.com (English)]