AFC Hermannstadt carries the name of Sibiu, a Transylvanian city whose German heritage gives the team its distinctive identity. The red-and-black side connects contemporary Romanian football with Sibiu’s multicultural character, while Stadionul Municipal Sibiu provides a rebuilt civic setting for its home matches. The club’s profile is shaped by a clear local base, an emblem tied to the city and a domestic football presence that has grown quickly. This page presents the team as a distinct Sibiu institution, combining essential current details with the historical and cultural context behind its name.
AFC Hermannstadt Upcoming matches by league
Liga II
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- Regular Season - 1
Dumbrăviţa
AFC Hermannstadt
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- Regular Season - 2
AFC Hermannstadt
CSM Reşiţa
Stadionul Municipal -
- Regular Season - 3
Cetatea Suceava
AFC Hermannstadt
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- Regular Season - 4
AFC Hermannstadt
Bihor Oradea
Stadionul Municipal
AFC Hermannstadt Last matches by league
Cupa României
Liga I
Friendlies Clubs
AFC Hermannstadt Team Roster
AFC Hermannstadt’s latest listed squad contains 17 players: one goalkeeper, five defenders, seven midfielders and four attackers. The midfield group includes Aviel Zargari, Constantin Dragoș Albu, E. Florescu, Ianis Alessio Gîndilă, Jair, M. Simba and R. Filip. The defensive options are represented by B. Chorbadzhiyski, D. Soptirean, I. Stoica, S. Issah and T. Telcean. The attack features I. Bârstan, R. Popescu, S. Buș and Sebastian Ritivoi. I. Pop is the named goalkeeper. The distribution gives the team a midfield-heavy listed group while retaining coverage across all four positions.
position Goalkeeper
Ionuț Alin Pop
position Defender
Bozhidar Brankov Chorbadzhiyski
Tudor Marius Telcean
Ionuț Stoica
Seydou Saeed Issah
D. Soptirean
position Midfielder
Jair Tavares da Silva
Constantin Dragoș Albu
Robert Constantin Filip
Ianis Alessio Gîndilă
Eduard Marian Florescu
Aviel Zargari
Moonga Aluta Simba
position Attacker
Last AFC Hermannstadt Coachs
Marius Constantin Măldărăşanu has been AFC Hermannstadt’s head coach since June 2021 and is the current coach. He followed Eugen Beza, who served from March to June 2021, with Liviu Ciobotariu preceding him from January to March. Earlier entries place Rubén Albés at the club from June 2020 to January 2021 and Vasile Laszlo Miriuță from January to June 2020. The sequence records several changes before Măldărăşanu began the club’s longest documented tenure in this coaching timeline.
Marius Constantin Măldărăşanu
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marius Constantin Măldărăşanu | Romania | 1 June 2021 | |
| Eugen Beza | Romania | 1 March 2021 | 1 June 2021 |
| Liviu Ciobotariu | Romania | 1 January 2021 | 1 March 2021 |
| Rubén Albés Yáñez | Spain | 1 June 2020 | 1 January 2021 |
| Vasile Laszlo Miriuță | Romania | 1 January 2020 | 1 June 2020 |
| Eugen Neagoe | Romania | 1 October 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Constantin Enache | Romania | 1 July 2019 | 1 September 2019 |
| Vasile Laszlo Miriuță | Romania | 1 October 2018 | 1 June 2019 |
| Alexandru Pelici-Drăghicescu | Romania | 1 June 2017 | 1 October 2018 |
AFC Hermannstadt Transfers
The latest recorded arrivals sample shows AFC Hermannstadt using several routes to add players. D. Soptirean, T. Telcean, R. Filip and I. Bârstan are listed as free-agent arrivals in July 2026, while R. Popescu joined on loan. Earlier entries include free-agent arrivals Aviel Zargari, B. Chorbadzhiyski and E. Florescu, alongside Jair, recorded as a free transfer, and M. Simba, recorded as a transfer. The sample also contains returns from loan involving players coming back from Viitorul Şelimbăr and ASA Targu Mures. It is a selected recent movement record, not a complete arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Soptirean |
CFR 1907 Cluj
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Free agent | 28 July 2026 |
| R. Filip |
ASA Targu Mures
|
Free agent | 27 July 2026 |
| T. Telcean |
Uta Arad
|
Free agent | 27 July 2026 |
| R. Popescu |
Arges Pitesti
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Loan | 27 July 2026 |
| D. Soptirean |
CFR 1907 Cluj
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Free agent | 27 July 2026 |
| R. Filip |
ASA Targu Mures
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| T. Telcean |
Uta Arad
|
Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| I. Bârstan |
Universitatea Cluj
|
Free agent | 20 July 2026 |
| P. Ntim |
CIL Blaj
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Baba |
Viitorul Şelimbăr
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. CÄlugÄr |
Viitorul Şelimbăr
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Oroian |
ASA Targu Mures
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Luca |
Viitorul Şelimbăr
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Lazar |
Arges Pitesti
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Free agent | 8 February 2026 |
| D. Politic |
FCSB
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Loan | 4 February 2026 |
The latest recorded departures sample includes several free-agent exits. K. Ciubotaru left for Dundee Utd in August 2026, while L. Stancu, A. Karo, M. Gjorgjievski, S. Balaure and T. Căpușă are listed as July free-agent departures. D. Politic returned to FCSB after a loan, and A. Oroian moved to ASA Targu Mures on loan. The sample also records I. Stoica’s transfer to Estrela and returns from loan for N. Antwi and I. Bârstan. These entries describe recent movement only and are not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ivanov |
Uta Arad
|
Free agent | 27 August 2026 |
| A. Oroian |
Viitorul Şelimbăr
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Free agent | 20 August 2026 |
| Diogo Batista |
Felgueiras 1932
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Free agent | 17 August 2026 |
| M. Simba |
Velež
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Free agent | 16 August 2026 |
| P. Ntim |
Metalac GM
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- | 13 August 2026 |
| R. CÄlugÄr |
ASA Targu Mures
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Free agent | 13 August 2026 |
| K. Ciubotaru |
Dundee Utd
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| V. Muțiu |
CSM Satu Mare
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Free agent | 2 August 2026 |
| L. Stancu |
FCSB
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Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| A. Karo |
AEL
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Free agent | 19 July 2026 |
| E. Baba |
Viitorul Şelimbăr
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Free agent | 16 July 2026 |
| M. Gjorgjievski |
Shkendija
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Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| S. Balaure |
Arges Pitesti
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Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| C. Neguț |
Chindia Targoviste
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Free agent | 14 July 2026 |
| M. Gjorgjievski |
Shkendija
|
Free agent | 14 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recent movement sample shows activity in both directions across several player pathways. July 2026 arrivals include four free-agent additions and a loan for R. Popescu, while earlier entries include free transfers, a direct transfer and several returns from loan. Departures in the same broad period are weighted toward free-agent exits, alongside a loan return, a loan move and recorded transfers. The named movements therefore show varied turnover rather than a single route for squad change. Several players in the latest squad, including D. Soptirean, T. Telcean, R. Filip, Aviel Zargari, Jair and M. Simba, also appear among recent arrivals, linking the movement history with the 17-player listing. Because both sections cover selected recent entries rather than exhaustive totals, they support a reading of movement types and timing, not a complete accounting of squad turnover.
Leagues AFC Hermannstadt has participated in
AFC Hermannstadt has recent recorded participation in Liga I and Cupa României, with entries through 2025 treated as active in the latest competition records. Friendlies Clubs also has recent entries through 2025, reflecting non-competitive match activity. Liga II is historical in this profile, with participation recorded from 2017 to 2021 and no recent active marker. The competition history therefore spans Romania’s top division, domestic cup football, preparation matches and an earlier second-tier period.
More about AFC Hermannstadt
AFC Hermannstadt, officially Asociația Fotbal Club Hermannstadt, is the professional football representative of Sibiu, Romania. The club takes its common name from Hermannstadt, the historic German name of the Transylvanian city, giving its identity a direct link to the region’s layered cultural heritage. Its traditional colors are red and black, while the badge incorporates references to Sibiu and its historical roots.
The club’s modern history is marked by a rapid climb through the Romanian football pyramid. It reached Liga I within a short period and established itself as a competitive presence in the country’s professional game. An early landmark was a run to the Cupa României final, a milestone that helped define Hermannstadt’s profile beyond its local base. The club remains primarily domestic in outlook, with its competitive identity centered on Romanian league and cup football.
Home matches are associated with Stadionul Municipal Sibiu. The stadium underwent a modern reconstruction, creating a contemporary venue in the city and reconnecting the team with its local supporters. That setting reflects the club’s wider role in Sibiu: a modern football organization rooted in a city known for its Romanian and German influences.
No individual owner is named in the available account; the club’s administration is characterized by a localized model emphasizing financial stability and community integration. On the sporting side, the team has generally favored pragmatic, organized coaching structures, defensive discipline and tactical clarity. Its squad-building profile combines experienced Romanian players with targeted international recruitment, creating a blend suited to domestic competition. Together, the name, colors, stadium and civic setting give AFC Hermannstadt a distinct identity within Romanian football.
Last matches statistics for AFC Hermannstadt
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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AFC Hermannstadt
3 - 0
FC Botosani
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6 / 24 |
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76 | 6 | 3 1 | 1 |
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Oţelul
2 - 0
AFC Hermannstadt
|
2 / 11 |
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73 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
|
AFC Hermannstadt
1 - 0
Farul Constanta
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5 / 19 |
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78 | 12 | - | 6 |
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Petrolul Ploiesti
1 - 1
AFC Hermannstadt
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2 / 8 |
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75 | 9 | 4 1 | 6 |
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AFC Hermannstadt
0 - 0
Csikszereda
|
3 / 14 |
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80 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
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Unirea Slobozia
2 - 2
AFC Hermannstadt
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9 / 22 |
|
80 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
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Metaloglobus
2 - 2
AFC Hermannstadt
|
6 / 15 |
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83 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
|
AFC Hermannstadt
2 - 0
FCSB
|
5 / 9 |
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84 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
|
AFC Hermannstadt
3 - 2
FC Voluntari
|
5 / 10 |
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0% | 12 | 4 | 2 |
|
FC Voluntari
3 - 0
AFC Hermannstadt
|
0 / 5 |
|
0% | 10 | 2 | 7 |
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AFC Hermannstadt vs FCSB
Liga I 2025 - 1531544
Metaloglobus vs AFC Hermannstadt
Liga I 2025 - 1531539
Oţelul vs AFC Hermannstadt
Liga I 2025 - 1531514
AFC Hermannstadt vs FC Botosani
Liga I 2025 - 1531508
Oţelul vs AFC Hermannstadt
Liga I 2025 - 1385990
Arges Pitesti vs AFC Hermannstadt
Liga I 2025 - 1385958
2020-2021
1st shirt