FCSB is a Bucharest club with a 1947 foundation, red-and-blue colors and a place at the center of Romanian football. Its identity combines the historic Steaua legacy, the Arena Națională setting and a European pedigree anchored by the 1986 European Cup triumph. Rivalries with Dinamo București and Rapid București add a distinctly local edge, while the club’s modern FCSB name reflects a complex institutional history. This profile captures the team’s current place within that enduring domestic and continental story.
FCSB Upcoming matches by league
Liga I
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- Regular Season - 9
FCSB
Petrolul Ploiesti
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- Regular Season - 10
Universitatea Craiova
FCSB
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- Regular Season - 11
FCSBNo H2HOţelul
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- Regular Season - 12
FC VoluntariNo H2HFCSB
Cupa României
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- Group Stage
Gloria BistriţaNo H2HFCSB
FCSB Last matches by league
Liga I
Cupa României
UEFA Europa Conference League
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Champions League
FCSB Team Roster
FCSB’s recorded squad contains 32 players: 11 attackers, nine defenders, four goalkeepers and eight midfielders. The attacking group includes D. Bîrligea, F. Tănase, Octavian Popescu and D. Politic, while the defence features André Duarte, D. Batubinsika, J. Dawa, S. Ngezana and V. Crețu. Ș. Târnovanu, R. Andrei and M. Popa are among the listed goalkeeping options. Midfield names include E. Gnahoré, J. Cisotti, João Paulo and R. Radunović. The numerical balance gives the squad substantial attacking depth while retaining multiple options in goal, defence and midfield.
position Goalkeeper
R. Andrei
Matei Popa
Ștefan Târnovanu
Mihai Răzvan Udrea
position Defender
Valentin Iulian Crețu
André Lourenço Duarte
Ricardo Alexandru Pădurariu
Joyskim Aurélien Dawa Tchakonte
Andrei Dăncuș
Ofri Arad
Mihai Cristian Popescu
Buduka Dylan Batubinsika
Siyabonga Ngezana
Risto Radunović
Ronny Joel André Labonne
position Midfielder
A. Panait
Vhakka Eddy Stelh Gnahoré
Meriton Korenica
David Raul Miculescu
João Paulo Moreira Fernandes
Mihai Vlăduț Toma
Aymen Boutoutaou
Juri Cisotti
Luca Gabriel Stancu
position Attacker
Octavian George Popescu
Paul Arnold Garita
D. Avram
Luca Ilie
Dennis-Dorian Politic
Denis Mihai Drăguş
Alexandru-Constantin Stoian
David Andronic Popa
Last FCSB Coachs
Ilias Charalampous is FCSB’s current coach, having begun his recorded spell on 1 April 2023. The Cypriot coach is the latest appointment in the coaching chronology and remains the continuing figure in the sequence. Leonard Mario Strizu followed a shorter spell from December 2022 to March 2023, after Mihai Pintilii’s November 2022 appointment. Nicolae Dică led the side from July to November 2022, while Anton Petrea’s tenure ran from November 2021 to July 2022. The sequence shows recent coaching change before Charalampous’s ongoing tenure.
Ilias Charalampous
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilias Charalampous | South Africa | 1 April 2023 | |
| Leonard Mario Strizu | Romania | 1 December 2022 | 1 March 2023 |
| Mihai Doru Pintilii | Romania | 1 November 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Nicolae Constantin Dică | Romania | 1 July 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Anton Petrea | Romania | 1 November 2021 | 1 July 2022 |
| Edward Marius Iordănescu | Romania | 1 August 2021 | 1 November 2021 |
| Dinu Marius Todoran | Romania | 1 May 2021 | 1 August 2021 |
| Anton Petrea | Romania | 1 July 2020 | 1 May 2021 |
| Bogdan Argeș Vintilă | Romania | 1 August 2019 | 1 July 2020 |
| Vergil Andronache | Romania | 1 August 2019 | 1 August 2019 |
| Bogdan Ioan Andone | Romania | 1 July 2019 | 1 August 2019 |
| Mihai Răzvan Teja | Romania | 1 January 2019 | 1 June 2019 |
| Viorel Tănase | Romania | 1 July 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| Nicolae Constantin Dică | Romania | 1 June 2017 | 1 December 2018 |
| Laurențiu Aurelian Reghecampf | Romania | 1 December 2015 | 1 May 2017 |
| Massimo Pedrazzini | Italy | 1 June 2015 | 1 September 2015 |
| Constantin Gâlcă | Romania | 1 June 2014 | 1 June 2015 |
| Laurențiu Aurelian Reghecampf | Romania | 1 May 2012 | 1 May 2014 |
| Ilie Stan | Romania | 1 October 2011 | 1 March 2012 |
| Ronny Levy | Israel | 1 June 2011 | 1 September 2011 |
| Aurelian Cosmin Olăroiu | Romania | 1 May 2011 | 1 June 2011 |
| Edward Marius Iordănescu | Romania | 1 September 2010 | 1 September 2010 |
| Eugen Neagoe | Romania | 1 July 2010 | 1 August 2010 |
| Victor Piţurcă | Romania | 1 June 2010 | 1 August 2010 |
| Dorinel Ionel Munteanu | Romania | 1 October 2008 | 1 December 2008 |
| Massimo Pedrazzini | Italy | 1 October 2007 | 1 October 2007 |
| Gheorghe Hagi | Romania | 1 July 2007 | 1 September 2007 |
| Aurelian Cosmin Olăroiu | Romania | 1 December 2005 | 1 June 2007 |
| Victor Piţurcă | Romania | 1 October 2002 | 1 June 2004 |
| Victor Piţurcă | Romania | 1 July 2000 | 1 June 2002 |
| Anghel Iordănescu | Romania | 1 July 1992 | 1 September 1993 |
| Victor Piţurcă | Romania | 1 March 1992 | 1 June 1992 |
| Anghel Iordănescu | Romania | 1 July 1986 | 1 June 1990 |
FCSB Transfers
FCSB’s recent recorded arrivals through 21 July 2026 include free-agent additions D. Batubinsika from Larisa, L. Stancu from AFC Hermannstadt and E. Gnahoré from Dinamo Bucuresti. A. Boutoutaou joined from Sochaux in a transfer on 17 July. R. Labonne arrived from Caen in a transfer, while André Duarte came from Ujpest as a free agent. The movement also includes loan returns, notably A. Gheorghiță, L. Vlăsceanu, Ricardo Padurariu and D. Politic. João Paulo’s move from Oţelul was recorded as a transfer in February 2026. These entries represent selected recent activity rather than a complete arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Garita |
Shenzhen Juniors
|
Free agent | 19 August 2026 |
| L. Stancu |
AFC Hermannstadt
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| D. Batubinsika |
Larisa
|
Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| D. Batubinsika |
Larisa
|
Free agent | 20 July 2026 |
| A. Boutoutaou |
Sochaux
|
Transfer | 17 July 2026 |
| E. Gnahoré |
Dinamo Bucuresti
|
Free agent | 12 July 2026 |
| R. Labonne |
Caen
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Gheorghiță |
Universitatea Cluj
|
Return from loan | 30 June 2026 |
CSM Ramnicu Valcea
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 | |
| Matei Manolache |
Gloria Bistriţa
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Robert Necșulescu |
Chindia Targoviste
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Politic |
AFC Hermannstadt
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Ricardo Padurariu |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Vlăsceanu |
Unirea Slobozia
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Antwi |
AFC Hermannstadt
|
Return from loan | 8 February 2026 |
Recent departures recorded through 1 August 2026 include M. Lixandru’s transfer to Al-Fateh and free-agent exits by L. Vlăsceanu to CSA Steaua Bucureşti, B. Alhassan to Mardin 1969, D. Kiki to FC Voluntari and D. Graovac to Rapid. D. Olaru also left for Union St. Gilloise in a transfer, while A. Șut moved to Al Ain. Loan departures included A. Pantea to Levadiakos, I. Cercel to Farul Constanta, Robert Necșulescu to Unirea Slobozia and Matei Manolache to Cetatea Suceava. D. Politic joined AFC Hermannstadt on loan in February 2026. The listed departures are selected recent movements, not a complete outgoing total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Tănase |
Omonia Nicosia
|
Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| D. Bîrligea |
Frosinone
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 |
| M. Thiam |
Sarıyer
|
Free agent | 18 August 2026 |
| M. Lixandru |
Al-Fateh
|
Transfer | 1 August 2026 |
| L. Vlăsceanu |
CSA Steaua Bucureşti
|
Free agent | 30 July 2026 |
| B. Alhassan |
Mardin 1969
|
Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| D. Kiki |
FC Voluntari
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 |
| R. Alecsandroaie |
Metalul Buzău
|
Loan | 7 July 2026 |
| D. Graovac |
Rapid
|
Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
FC Botosani
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 | |
| Robert Necșulescu |
Unirea Slobozia
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| I. Cercel |
Farul Constanta
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Zima |
Petrolul Ploiesti
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Pantea |
Levadiakos
|
Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Olaru |
Union St. Gilloise
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
FCSB’s recorded movement around the 2025–26 cycle shows change in both directions, with arrivals built from several different mechanisms. Free-agent additions such as D. Batubinsika, L. Stancu, E. Gnahoré and André Duarte sit alongside transfers for A. Boutoutaou, R. Labonne and João Paulo. Loan returns also restore a number of players to the listed squad, including D. Politic and Ricardo Padurariu. Departures include transfers involving M. Lixandru, D. Olaru and A. Șut, as well as free-agent exits and loans that redistribute other squad members. The movement record therefore combines incoming transfers, free-agent additions, returning loanees and outgoing temporary placements rather than reflecting one single pathway. Timing is concentrated in the summer of 2026, with additional activity in the winter and summer windows of 2025–26. Because these lists show selected entries rather than every movement, they indicate the character and timing of recent changes without establishing a complete balance of arrivals and departures.
Leagues FCSB has participated in
FCSB’s recorded competitive footprint spans Romania’s top domestic competitions and UEFA tournaments. Liga I, Cupa României and Supercupa all have recent participation records extending through 2025. The club also has recent records in UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, both extending through the same year. Friendlies Clubs appears as a recent non-competitive fixture category through 2025. UEFA Europa Conference League participation is recorded from 2021 to 2023 and is historical rather than recent. Together, these entries reflect FCSB’s domestic continuity and recurring presence across European competition.
More about FCSB
FCSB is a professional football club from Bucharest, Romania, founded in 1947. Its historical story began as ASA București, followed by successive names including CSCA, CCA and Steaua before the modern FCSB identity emerged. The club remains closely associated with the Steaua legacy, although its name and historical claims remain part of a long-running legal dispute with CSA Steaua Bucureşti. That distinction is central to understanding FCSB’s modern identity without erasing its deep place in Romanian football.
The club’s traditional colors are red and blue, with a star motif recalling the Steaua name and the institution’s military-era origins. FCSB stages major home fixtures at Arena Națională in eastern Bucharest, Romania’s largest stadium. The retractable-roof venue is a UEFA Category 4 arena with a listed capacity of 55,634 and has served as the club’s primary home since 2015. The stadium provides a national setting for a club whose support and rivalries are strongly rooted in the capital.
FCSB occupies an important place in Romania’s domestic and continental ecosystem. It is widely identified as a perennial top-flight force and was the first Eastern European club to win the European Cup, lifting the trophy in 1986. The European Super Cup followed in 1987. Its calendar is shaped by the Eternal Derby with Dinamo București, alongside a fierce Bucharest rivalry with Rapid Bucureşti.
Since privatization, FCSB has operated under private ownership, with George Becali identified as its majority owner. Its sporting culture combines strong domestic representation with selected international additions, while managerial expectations are notably demanding. The club’s profile therefore joins historical weight, an unmistakable visual identity, high domestic pressure and a continuing European presence.
Last matches statistics for FCSB
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FCSB
2 - 3
Auda
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Csikszereda
0 - 2
FCSB
|
12 / 22 |
|
83 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
|
Auda
4 - 1
FCSB
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FCSB
2 - 2
Farul Constanta
|
6 / 21 |
|
88 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
|
Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe
0 - 0
FCSB
|
5 / 14 |
|
85 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
|
FCSB
3 - 2
FC Botosani
|
8 / 22 |
|
82 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
|
CFR 1907 Cluj
1 - 0
FCSB
|
5 / 18 |
|
83 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
|
FCSB
1 - 3
Uta Arad
|
6 / 18 |
|
86 | 8 | - | 2 |
|
Arges Pitesti
0 - 5
FCSB
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Dinamo Bucuresti
2 - 1
FCSB
|
2 / 7 |
|
0% | 10 | 3 1 | 12 |
Detailed statistics FCSB
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots FCSB
Warnings FCSB
Passes FCSB
Goalkeeper saves FCSB
Latest start lineups FCSB (XI)
Dinamo Bucuresti vs FCSB
Liga I 2026 - 1565240
Auda vs FCSB
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1556526
FCSB vs Auda
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1556510
AFC Hermannstadt vs FCSB
Liga I 2025 - 1531544
FCSB vs Unirea Slobozia
Liga I 2025 - 1531538
FCSB vs Petrolul Ploiesti
Liga I 2025 - 1531529
2020-2021
1st shirt