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Alexandru Cicaldau

Alexandru Cicaldau (Romanian pronunciation: [alekˈsandru tʃikɨlˈdəw]; born 8 July 1997) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Galatasaray and the Romania national team.

He started his career as a senior at Viitorul Constanța, and in the summer of 2018 transferred to Universitatea Craiova. With "the White and Blues", Cicaldau totalled over 100 games in the Romanian league championship and won two domestic trophies, before moving abroad to Galatasaray in 2021.

Internationally, he registered his full debut for Romania in a 2–1 friendly defeat of Israel in March 2018.

Club Career

Early years / Viitorul Constanța

Cicaldau was raised in Satu Nou, a village near Medgidia, Constanța County, and started practising football at the age of 8. After initially playing at Marcon Star Medgidia, he joined the Gheorghe Hagi Academy, which served as the youth setup of Viitorul Constanța.

Cicaldau made his debut in the first division for Viitorul on 31 March 2016, aged 18, in a 1–1 away draw with ASA Targu Mureș. He became a regular starter for the club in the 2017–18 season, amassing 38 appearances and one goal in all competitions.

Universitatea Craiova

On 6 July 2018, Cicaldau agreed to a four-year contract with CS Universitatea Craiova, being assigned the number 10 shirt. Press reported the fee at figures between €750,000 and €1 million plus interest on the capital gain of a potential future transfer. He made his first appearance for "the White-Blues" eight days later in the Supercupa Romaniei, playing the full match as CFR Cluj came victorious 1–0.

Cicaldau netted his first goal in a 3–0 away league win over Astra Giurgiu, on 26 October. He found the net again after four days, this time in the Cupa Romaniei in an eventual 4–1 victory against Turris Turnu Magurele. On 31 March 2019, Cicaldau scored a header in a 2–3 away loss to FCSB. He recorded his first goal in European compet

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2 July 2024
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Romania Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Romania have announced their provisional 28-man squad ahead of this summer's Euro 2024 in Germany.
1 June 2024
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Romania Euro 2024 squad: Who makes the cut? Which stars have missed out?
Romania have announced their provisional 28-man squad ahead of this summer's Euro 2024 in Germany.
11 April 2024
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Kasimpasavs.Konyaspor
Two sides with varying ambitions will open the floor for Saturday's Turkish Super Lig action, as Kasimpasa host Konyaspor at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium.
1 April 2024
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Konyasporvs.Trabzonspor
Konyaspor will welcome Trabzonspor to Torku Arena on Wednesday evening in a clash between both sides at opposite ends of the Turkish Super Lig table.
22 February 2024
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Preview: Konyaspor vs. Hatayspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams battling for survival go head to head this Saturday in the Turkish Super Lig, as Konyaspor welcome Hatayspor to Torku Arena.
17 February 2024
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Preview: Besiktas vs. Konyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Two sides at opposite ends of the Turkish Super Lig standings will face off at Tupras Stadyumu on Monday night when Besiktas play host to a struggling Konyaspor.
10 February 2024
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Preview: Konyaspor vs. Ankaragucu - prediction, team news, lineups
Relegation-threatened Konyaspor will attempt to end a seven-game winless run when they play host to Ankaragucu on Sunday.
19 December 2023
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Preview: Samsunspor vs. Konyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Looking to mark their return to action with a fourth successive win in all tournaments, Samsunspor host fellow basement battlers Konyaspor in Thursday's Turkish Super Lig battle at Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium.
22 September 2023
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Preview: Ankaragucu vs. Konyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Ankaragucu host Konyaspor at the Eryaman Stadium on Sunday afternoon, in the latest round of Turkish Super Lig fixtures.
16 August 2023
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Preview: Antalyaspor vs. Konyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Antalyaspor's first home game of the season sees them host Konyaspor in the Super Lig's weekend opener on Friday night.
3 July 2023
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An intriguing pre-season friendly will take place at the Kocaeli Stadium in Turkey on Wednesday evening, as Galatasaray commence their preparations for the new campaign against Hull City.
24 September 2022
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Preview: Romania vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina - prediction, team news, lineups
Romania play host to Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday evening knowing that they must avoid defeat to have a chance of avoiding relegation to League C.