Vladimir Niculescu

Romanian footballer and midfielder

Vladimir Niculescu - Romanian footballer and midfielder
Born

September 26th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Born in 1987, this individual played as a midfielder for several clubs in Romania and abroad, developing a reputation in the sport. The career included stints with teams in both domestic leagues and international competitions, demonstrating notable skills on the field.

Played for FC Vaslui in Liga I

Competed in UEFA Europa League

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