Albert Constantin Niculăesei Plesca (born 26 March 2008) is a professional footballer who plays for Elche CF Ilicitano. Mainly a left-back, he can also play as a centre-back. Born in Spain, he represents Romania internationally.

Club career Born in Elche, Alicante, Valencian Community, Niculăesei joined Elche CF's youth sides in 2013, aged five. On 7 June 2024, he renewed his contract with the club.

Niculăesei made his senior debut with the reserves on 27 October 2024, starting in a 1–1 Segunda Federación away draw against UE Cornellà. He made his first team debut three days later, starting in a 3–0 away win over CD Coria, for the season's Copa del Rey.

Niculăesei made his Segunda División debut on 24 January 2025, coming on as a late substitute for Yago Santiago in a 2–0 home win over SD Eibar.

International career Niculăesei represented Romania at under-17 level.

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