Virgiliu Postolachi

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Virgiliu Postolachi
2019-07-17 SG Dynamo Dresden vs. Paris Saint-Germain by Sandro Halank–637.jpg
Postolachi with Paris Saint-Germain in 2019
Personal information
Full name Virgiliu Postolachi
Date of birth (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 (age 21)
Place of birth Edineț, Moldova
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Mouscron
Number 9
Youth career
2013–2018 Paris Saint-Germain
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Paris Saint-Germain B 36 (5)
2019–2020 Lille B 17 (0)
2020– Mouscron 8 (0)
2021 → Vendsyssel (loan) 14 (0)
National team‡
2021– Moldova U21 3 (0)
2021– Moldova 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 August 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 7 September 2021

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

Club career[]

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

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 Royal Antwerp.[3] On 31 January 2021, Postolachi was loaned out to Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF for the rest of the season.[4]

International career[]

Postolachi has rejected call-ups from Moldova national team in the past.[5][6] Romania have tried to make him part of their national team setup, but didn't receive permission from UEFA and FIFA.[7]

In January 2021, Postolachi joined training camp of Moldova under-21 team and played in a friendly against Sfîntul Gheorghe.[8] He made his senior debut on 25 March 2021 in a 1–1 draw against Faroe Islands.[9]

Personal life[]

Born in Moldova, Postolachi moved to France at the age of two.[10] He also holds French and Romanian citizenships.[5]

Career statistics[]

International[]

As of 25 March 2021[11]
National team Year Apps Goals
Moldova 2021 1 0
Total 1 0

References[]

  1. ^ "Virgiliu Postolachi moves to Lille". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  2. ^ VIRGILIU POSTOLACHI TRANSFÉRÉ À MOUSCRON, losc.fr, 31 July 2020
  3. ^ "Antwerp vs. Excel Mouscron - 8 August 2020 - Soccerway". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  4. ^ Vendsyssel FF underskriver med Virgiliu Postolachi, vendsysselff.dk, 31 January 2021
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Latest details on the naturalization of Virgiliu Postolachi". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Selecționerul Engin Firat a anunțat lotul lărgit pentru partidele cu Franța și Islanda". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Verdict în cazul Virgiliu Postolachi". Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  8. ^ "VIRGILIU POSTOLACHI S-A ALĂTURAT NAȚIONALEI U-21 A MOLDOVEI". Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  9. ^ "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". Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Le jeune attaquant Virgiliu Postolachi" (in French).losc.fr
  11. ^ Virgiliu Postolachi at Soccerway

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