Octavian Popescu

Octavian George Popescu (born 27 December 2002) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as winger for Liga I club FCSB.

Club Career

On 20 September 2020, aged 17, Popescu made his debut for FCSB in a Liga I match against FC Argeș Pitești, after coming on for Robert Ion in the 50th minute of the eventual 3–0 win. He scored his first career goal and also offered an assist on 30 January 2021, in a 3–1 victory against Politehnica Iași at the Arena Naționala.

His release clause was set at a Romanian record of €100 million.

International Career

Prior to 2021, Popescu did not represent Romania at any junior level, despite being considered a talented prospect. He made his debut for the under-21 side in March 2021, aged 18, after entering as a substitute in the group stage matches of the 2021 UEFA European Championship against Hungary and Germany.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Октавиан Попеску (russian)