Radu Drăgușin, born on February 3, 2002, in Bucharest, Romania, is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League and represents the Romania national team. Known for his physical presence, versatility, and defensive capabilities, Drăgușin has steadily progressed through various clubs and national teams to establish himself in top-tier football.
Personal Information:
• Full Name: Radu Matei Drăgușin
• Date of Birth: February 3, 2002
• Place of Birth: Bucharest, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Position: Defender
• Height: 191 cm (6 feet 3 inches)
• Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur
Club Career:
Juventus U23 (2019–2021):
• Drăgușin began his professional career with Juventus’ U23 team.
• Appearances: Made 13 appearances in the 2019–2020 season.
• Goals: Scored 1 goal.
• Competitions: Competed in Serie C and Coppa Italia competitions.
Juventus Senior Team (2020–2022):
• Promoted to Juventus’ senior team during the 2020–2021 season.
• Appearances: Accumulated 4 appearances.
• Competitions: Participated in Serie A and Coppa Italia matches.
Loan to Sampdoria (2021):
• Spent part of the 2020–2021 season on loan at Sampdoria.
• Appearances: Made 15 appearances.
• Goals: Did not score any goals.
• Competitions: Played in Serie A fixtures.
Loan to Salernitana (2021–2022):
• Continued his development with a loan to Salernitana during the 2021–2022 season.
• Appearances: Featured in 7 matches.
• Goals: Did not register any goals.
• Competitions: Competed in Serie A.
Genoa CFC (2022–2024):
• Joined Genoa on a permanent basis in 2022.
• Appearances: Made 62 appearances over two seasons.
• Goals: Scored 6 goals.
• Assists: Provided 1 assist.
• Competitions: Played in Serie A and Coppa Italia.
Tottenham Hotspur (2024–Present):
• Transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in January 2024.
• Appearances: As of March 29, 2025, has made 16 appearances.
• Competitions: Participated in Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Europa League matches.
International Career:
• Romania National Team (2022–Present):
• Made his senior debut for Romania in March 2022 against Greece.
• Appearances: Has earned 4 caps as of March 29, 2025.
• Competitions: Represented Romania in UEFA European Championship qualifiers.
Career Statistics (As of March 29, 2025):
• Total Club Appearances: Approximately 133 appearances across all competitions.
• Total Club Goals: 7 goals.
• Total International Caps: 4 caps with Romania.
Playing Style and Attributes:
• Drăgușin is recognized for his strong defensive skills, including tackling, aerial duels, and positional awareness.
• His height and physicality provide a significant advantage in defensive situations.
• Comfortable with ball distribution, he contributes to building attacks from the back.
Recent Developments:
• Club Transition: The move to Tottenham Hotspur represents a significant step in Drăgușin’s career, offering exposure to English football and European competitions.
• National Team Progression: Continues to be a promising presence in the Romania national team, with aspirations for more international appearances.