Vladimir Ionuț Screciu (; born 13 January 2000) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre-back for Liga I club Universitatea Craiova and the Romania national team.
Club career
Early career and Universitatea Craiova Born in Corabia, Olt County, Screciu began his career with local CSȘ Corabia in 2010. The following year he joined the youth setup of FC Universitatea Craiova, and in 2013 moved to CS Universitatea Craiova. On 2 October 2016, 16-year-old Screciu was handed his Liga I debut by head coach Gheorghe Mulțescu, entering in the 82nd minute of a 1–2 away loss to FC Steaua București.
In April 2017, Portuguese newspaper O Jogo reported that Benfica showed interest in signing the player. He was an unused substitute in the 2018 Cupa României Final on 27 May, as the Alb-albaștrii won 2–0 over Hermannstadt. During his first spell at the club, Screciu amassed 44 appearances in all competitions.
Genk On 19 June 2018, Genk announced the signing of Screciu on a three-year contract with the option of another year. The Belgian team paid a rumoured fee of €2 million plus bonuses for the transfer.
Return to Universitatea Craiova Screciu dealt with injuries during his spell in Belgium,Vladimir Screciu s-a accidentat din nou! Fostul jucător al Craiovei a părăsit terenul în cârje and returned to Universitatea Craiova in 2021.
Style of play Screciu plays primarily as a central or a defensive midfielder, but can also operate as a central defender.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNațional cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUniversitatea Craiova2016–17 Liga I13030—001602017–18Liga I2503000—280Total380600000440Genk2019–20Belgian Pro League0000000000Lommel (loan)2019–20Belgian First Division B2000——20Universitatea Craiova2020–21Liga I1604110—2112021–22Liga I3604010204302022–23Liga I3602160—4412023–24Liga I25120—002712024–25Liga I3102000—3302025–26Liga I3614090—4912026–27Liga I91006010161Total1893182230302335Career total2293242230302795
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsRomania202340202400202520202640Total100
Honours Universitatea Craiova Liga I: 2025–26 Cupa României: 2017–18, 2020–21, 2025–26 Supercupa României: 2021, 2026
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