Dănuț Lupu

Romanian footballer and national team player

Dănuț Lupu - Romanian footballer and national team player
Born

February 27th, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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A retired footballer played primarily as an attacking midfielder. Spent most of his club career at Universitatea Craiova and had a stint at several other Romanian clubs. Represented the Romanian national team, participating in major international tournaments including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Lupu's skill and vision on the pitch contributed significantly to his teams' successes during his career.

Won Liga I with Universitatea Craiova

Represented Romania in the 1994 FIFA World Cup

Competed in UEFA Euro 1996

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