Here is a detailed biography of Vlad Chiricheș, the Romanian footballer

Here is a detailed biography of Vlad Chiricheș, the Romanian footballer

Ciku Njuguna
May 19, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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Vlad Chiricheș is a Romanian defensive midfielder who plays for Fotbal Club FCSB and the Romanian national football team. Although he played on the losing end of the 2023/24 SuperLiga României play-offs, Chiricheș is a top choice for the 2024 European Championship squad. Dig in for a comprehensive deep dive into the right back’s personal and professional life.

FCSB's Vlad Chiricheș
FCSB's Vlad Chiricheș celebrates a victory with fans during a SuperLiga match against Poli Iasi at National Arena Stadium on August 20, 2023. Photo by Vasile Mihai-Antonio.
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In addition to Romania's SuperLiga, the defender has played in various leagues around the world including the Premier League, Serie A and B. This article describes the life and career story of the former Romanian player for Tottenham Hotspur.

Vlad Chiricheș's profile summary

Full name

Vlad Iulian Chiricheș

Nickname

Chiri

Date of birth

November 14, 1989

Age

34 years as of May 2024

Place of birth

Bacău, Romania

Nationality

Romanian

Weight

75 kilograms (165.3 lbs)

Height

184 centimetres (6'0")

Parents

Benone (Ben) Chiricheș

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Sabrina Chiricheș

Children

2

Education

Ardealul School

Profession

Professional football player

Position(s)

Centre-back

Number

21

Team

FCSB, Romanian national football team

Active years

2004 - present

Networth

$19,736,000

Social media pages

Instagram

Vlad Chiricheș's biography

Much is not known about Romanian soccer player Vlad Chiricheș's upbringing. However, reports reveal that his parents divorced at an early age. According to Libertatea, his mother worked as a distributor in Moldova for Borsec. He attributes his success in football to his parents' influence. Speaking to GSP, he said,

Biograohy facts about Vlad Chiriches
Vlad Chiricheș pictured during the Serie A TIM match at Stadio Diego Armando on February 12, 2023. Photo by Franco Romano/NurPhoto.
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"My mother was always decisive, beyond supporting me; she was firm. She put her foot in the door and told me there would be no football without school. And if I wanted to continue with football. I liked all subjects, and was very good at mathematics and history."

How old is Vlad Chiricheș?

Born on the 14th of November 1989, Vlad Chiricheș's age is 34 years as of May 2024. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Waht is Vlad Chiricheș's height and weight?

According to Eurosport, the centre-back stands at six feet (184 centimetres). He weighs 165.3 pounds (75 kilograms).

Is Vlad Chiricheș married?

In 2014, Vlad married his long-time girlfriend, Sabrina. The couple held their wedding ceremony at the San Filippo Neri church in San Firenze Square. It celebrated the nuptials with family and friends at the Forte di Belvedere Castle in Florence.

Vlad Chiricheș
US Cremonese's Vlad Chiricheș competes during the Serie A match against US Lecce at Stadio Giovanni Zini on February 04, 2023, in Cremona, Italy. Photo by Marco M. Mantovani.
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How big is Vlad Chiricheș's family?

The Romanian international and his wife Sabrina have two children. Their firstborn son, Marc, was born in November 2016, while their secondborn son, Mattias, was born in April 2019.

Career

The football player began his 20-year professional football career at the FCM Bacău football school. He later started his club career at LPS Bacău on July 1, 2004, at 14 years and 7 months of age. Have a look at his club and international career from 2004 to date.

Club career

Before his professional football career, the defender began training at the FCM Bacău at eight. Three years later, he joined the Sports High School, where he trained and played as a left-back midfielder.

In his youth career, he played for Juniores do Sport Lisboa e Benfica 19 and FC Ardealul Cluj-Napoca. Here is a detailed outline of Vlad Chiricheș's teams and the dates he joined.

Vlad Chiricheș
US Cremonese's Vlad Chiricheș (r) challenges Brahim Diaz of AC Milan during a Serie A match at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 03, 2023, in Milan, Italy. Photo by Marco Luzzani.
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Team

Competition

League type

Date joined

Age at the time of transfer

Transfer fee

FCSB

33 years 08 months

free transfer

US Cremonese

Serie A

First Tier

Jul 8, 2022

32 years 07 months

€2.00m

US Sassuolo

Serie A

First Tier

Sep 1, 2020

Sep 2, 2019

30 years 09 months

29 years 09 months

€9.50m

loan transfer

SSC Napoli

Serie A

First Tier

Aug 31, 2020

Jul 30, 2015

30 years 09 months

25 years 08 months

End of loan

€7.00m

Tottenham Hotspur

Premier League

First Tier

Aug 30, 2013

23 years 09 months

€9.50m

FC Steaua Bucharest (now FCSB)

Liga 1

First Tier

Jan 1, 2012

22 years 01 month

€1.30m

Pandurii Targu Jiu

Liga 1

First Tier

Jul 1, 2010

20 years 07 months

€200k

FC International Curtea de Arges

-

-

Jul 1, 2008

18 years 07 months

free transfer

SL Benfica U19

-

-

Jul 1, 2007

17 years 07 months

€100k

FC Ardealul Cluj-Napoca

-

-

July 1, 2004

14 years 07 months

free transfer

Vlad Chiricheș's club stats

In the 2023/24 season, the defender recorded 61.7 touches, 75% successful dribbles, 1.4 interceptions, and 1.1 tackles per game. He won 52% of total duels, 75% successful dribbles, and 91% accurate passes per game. Have a look at this summary of his all-time stats as of May 2024.

Vlad Chiricheș
FCSB's Vlad Chiricheș in action during a Superliga Play-Off against CFR 1907 Cluj at Dr. Constantin Radulescu Stadium in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, on April 14, 2024. Photo by Flaviu Buboi/NurPhoto.
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Team

Appearances

Goals

Assists

FCSB

73

4

2

US Cremonese

17

-

-

US Sassuolo

62

2

1

SSC Napoli

48

4

-

Tottenham Hotspur

44

2

1

Pandurii Targu Jiu

41

-

1

FC International Curtea de Arges

16

-

-

International career

Vlad’s first call-up to the Romanian national football team came on May 29, 2010, when he played for the country's Under-21 team during an international friendly against Belarus. As of May 2024, he had received up to 80 international call-ups.

Senior team

Under-21 team

Number

6

7

Debut

Aug 10, 2011

May 29, 2010

Age at debut

21 years 08 months

20 years 06 months

Coach at debut

Victor Pițurcă

Emil Săndoi

Appearances

76

4

Assists

6

-

Vlad Chiricheș
Vlad Chiriches in action during a Serie A match on February 12, 2023, in Naples, Italy. Photo by Francesco Pecoraro.
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Awards

  • 2013 Romanian Footballer of the Year
  • 2011/12 Defender of the Year
  • 2012/13, 2013/14, 2023/24 Romanian champion
  • 2013/14 Romanian Super Cup winner

Quick trivia

Vlad Chiricheș's age makes him one of the oldest active footballers. Here are more facts about his career and personal life.

1. How much is Vlad Chiricheș's net worth?

SalarySport reports that the Romanian defender, whose market value is €650k, has a net worth of $19,736,000. His Capology salary profile reports a higher value of $21,452,064.

2. How much is Vlad Chiricheș's salary?

According to Monitoru, the centre-back receives $434,740 per season and an additional $108,685 as a bonus. His FCSB contract guarantees him a contract extension depending on performance. Other sources suggest that he receives an annual salary of $428,328.

3. Is Vlad Chiricheș on Instagram?

Like many famous football players, Chiricheș is active on social media. His Instagram account has 106,286 followers as of 16th May 2024.

Final word

Vlad Chiricheș has had an impressive career in football. His role in FCSB (formerly FC Steaua București) contributes to the club's performance as a top-flight team in the Romanian league system.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.