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'''Fotbal Club Viitorul Constanța''' ({{IPA-ro|vi.iˈtorul konˈstant͡sa}}), commonly known as '''Viitorul Constanța''', or simply as '''Viitorul''', is a Romanian professional [[Association football|football]] [[Club (organization)|club]] based in [[Ovidiu]], [[Constanța County]], currently playing in the [[Liga I]]. |
'''Fotbal Club Viitorul Constanța''' ({{IPA-ro|vi.iˈtorul konˈstant͡sa}}), commonly known as '''Viitorul Constanța''', or simply as '''Viitorul''', is a Romanian professional [[Association football|football]] [[Club (organization)|club]] based in [[Ovidiu]], [[Constanța County]], currently playing in the [[Liga I]]. |
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Founded in 2009 by former [[Romania national football team|Romanian international]] [[Gheorghe Hagi]], the club is particularly known for promoting young talents from its [[Gheorghe Hagi Football Academy|academy]],<ref name="youth_programme">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/blogs/gheorghe-hagi-creating-a-new-legacy-for-romanian-football-360444 |title=Gheorghe Hagi creating a new legacy for Romanian football|publisher=[[World Soccer (magazine)|World Soccer]]|date=22 March 2015|accessdate=14 October 2015}}</ref> hence the nickname "Hagi's Kids". Viitorul had its first major success in [[2016–17 Liga I|2017]], when they became the first club from |
Founded in 2009 by former [[Romania national football team|Romanian international]] [[Gheorghe Hagi]], the club is particularly known for promoting young talents from its [[Gheorghe Hagi Football Academy|academy]],<ref name="youth_programme">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsoccer.com/blogs/gheorghe-hagi-creating-a-new-legacy-for-romanian-football-360444 |title=Gheorghe Hagi creating a new legacy for Romanian football|publisher=[[World Soccer (magazine)|World Soccer]]|date=22 March 2015|accessdate=14 October 2015}}</ref> hence the nickname "Hagi's Kids". Viitorul had its first major success in [[2016–17 Liga I|2017]], when they became the first club from Constanța County to win the national title.<ref name="ligaI_2017"/> |
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The team plays its home matches in blue and black [[Kit (association football)|kits]] at the [[Stadionul Viitorul (Ovidiu)|Stadionul Viitorul]], situated a few kilometres north of the city of [[Constanța]]. |
The team plays its home matches in blue and black [[Kit (association football)|kits]] at the [[Stadionul Viitorul (Ovidiu)|Stadionul Viitorul]], situated a few kilometres north of the city of [[Constanța]]. |
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| Full name | Fotbal Club Viitorul Constanța | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Puștii lui Hagi (Hagi's Kids) | |||
| Founded | 2009 | |||
| Ground | Viitorul | |||
| Capacity | 4,500 | |||
| Owner | Gheorghe Hagi | |||
| Chairman | Pavel Peniu | |||
| Manager | Gheorghe Hagi | |||
| League | Liga I | |||
| 2016–17 | Liga I, 1st | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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Fotbal Club Viitorul Constanța (Romanian pronunciation: [vi.iˈtorul konˈstant͡sa]), commonly known as Viitorul Constanța, or simply as Viitorul, is a Romanian professional football club based in Ovidiu, Constanța County, currently playing in the Liga I.
Founded in 2009 by former Romanian international Gheorghe Hagi, the club is particularly known for promoting young talents from its academy,[1] hence the nickname "Hagi's Kids". Viitorul had its first major success in 2017, when they became the first club from Constanța County to win the national title.[2]
The team plays its home matches in blue and black kits at the Stadionul Viitorul, situated a few kilometres north of the city of Constanța.
History
Founding and early years
Viitorul Constanța was founded in the summer of 2009 and enrolled in the Liga III, the third tier of the Romanian football league system, after acquiring the playing right of CSO Ovidiu. It has been owned since its creation by former Romanian international footballer, Gheorghe Hagi.[1][3]
During the team's first season in Romanian football, they achieved mathematical promotion to the 2010–11 Liga II after round 33, being in a fierce run with ACS Berceni near the end of the campaign. In the 2011–12 Liga II, Viitorul finished second in the table and prepared to compete in the top-flight.
Ascent in the first league
In the 2012–13 season, Viitorul Constanța made its first appearance in the Liga I in club history. With 8 victories, 12 draws, and 13 defeats (36 points) they finished on the 13th place and avoided relegation. The club's first major victories were against Steaua București (5–2) and Dinamo București (3–2). Viitorul would move to avoid relegation in the next 2 seasons.
In 2016, Viitorul achieved their best performance, qualifying for the championship play-offs and finishing 5th place, thus earning a place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, where they were drawn against Belgian side Gent. In their first European match, at Ghelamco Stadium, Viitorul suffered a bitter 0–5 defeat.
On 13 May 2017, Viitorul Constanța managed to win the Liga I, the first major trophy in their history, after a 1–0 home victory over CFR Cluj.[2] They subsequently earned a place in the third qualifying round of the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League.
Youth program
Viitorul Constanța is best known for developing young players in Romania and possesses the top youth facilities of any club in the country.[4]
Grounds
During 2009–12 Viitorul played its Liga III and Liga II home matches on the old local stadium in Ovidiu. After the promotion to the Liga I it played its first 3 home matches on the Oțelul Stadium in Galați and afterwards it moved on the Farul Stadium in Constanța, with a capacity of 15,500 people all on seats. In the summer of 2013 it moved to play its home matches in Chiajna on the Concordia Stadium. They returned to Ovidiu on the Stadionul Viitorul in the summer of 2015.
Honours
Domestic
Leagues
Players
First team squad
- As of 24 April 2017
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Out on loan
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Second team squad (Viitorul II)
- As of 31 March 2017
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Academy squad
Club officials
Current technical staff
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Management
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European record
| Season | Competition | Round | Opponent | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 2016–17 | UEFA Europa League | 3Q |  Gent
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0–0 | 0–5 | 0–5 |
| 2017–18 | UEFA Champions League | 3Q |
Former managers
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References
- ^ a b "Gheorghe Hagi creating a new legacy for Romanian football". World Soccer. 22 March 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Bucurie fără margini la Ovidiu! Hagi și căpitanul Benzar au ridicat trofeul. Sărbătoare şi la vestiar" (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ "Gheorghe and Ianis Hagi building the future of Romanian football at Viitorul". ESPN. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "'Whatever I do, I am still only the son of Hagi'". The Times. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Official Facebook profile
- Club profile on UEFA's official website
- Club profile on LPF's official website
