George Ogararu
Encyclopedia
Gheorghe Ogăraru, is a Romania
n footballer currently playing for FC Sion
. His position on the pitch is right defender
.
on the 28 November 1998 in a victory against Olimpia Satu Mare
with 3–0. In his first and second seasons at Steaua he was a substitute player and played only 7 games but did not score any goals.
In the 2000–2001 season he was signed by CSM Reşiţa
in Liga 2 where played in 25 games and scored once.
He came back in the next season 2001–2002 in Liga 1 not playing for Steaua or Resita but for Oţelul Galaţi
. There he played 20 games and scored a goal.
In 2002 when Mihai Stoica
, the president of Otelul Galati became the general manager of Steaua, he took Ogăraru with him at his first team. Ogăraru became a basic player in Steaua's first eleven and in a few years his value grew very much. On 7 June 2006 Ogararu won the Divizia A Championship and also played his last game for Steaua Bucureşti in the win against FC Vaslui
with 4–0.
He played for Steaua Bucureşti in UEFA Cup
in 30 games but did not score any goal. The best seasons in UEFA Cup were in 2004–2005 when they qualified from the groups and succeeded to eliminate in the next tour Valencia
, the ex-winner of UEFA Cup and especially in the season 2005–2006 when they played in the semifinals but they were defeated by Middlesbrough
after the away-match in England ended 4–2 for Boro.
He played in Romania's Divizia A for Romania
n giants Steaua Bucureşti between 1998 and 2000 and again between 2002 and 2006, winning the Cupa României in 1999 and the Divizia A championship in 2005.
After his move to Ajax he declared that he will one day return to Steaua Bucureşti.
and his team won with 5–0. On 13 August 2006 Ajax, with Ogăraru on the field from the first minute, won the Johan Cruijff-schaal
against PSV Eindhoven with 3–1. The goals for Ajax were scored by Mauro Rosales
, Kenneth Perez
and Wesley Sneijder
, for PSV Eindhoven scored Philip Cocu. Ogăraru played only 45 minutes.
The second trophy won by Ogararu with Ajax was the Dutch Cup (KNVB Cup) after eliminating AZ in the final after a penalty shoot-out (he scored there).
On 15 November 2006 he visited his old teammates from Steaua Bucureşti wishing them good luck against Dynamo Kyiv
in the UEFA Champions League
match and hoping that they will not be facing each other in the UEFA Cup
, if Steaua Bucureşti does not get pass the group stage. The Johan Cruijff-schaal
was successfully defended in 2007 with the win against PSV Eindhoven with 1–0. Ogăraru only played 25 minutes being injured and was immediately substituted.
on 26 March 2005, in a 2–0 loss against Netherlands
. After that match, Victor Piturca
repeatedly dropped Ogăraru from the squad saying that he had an average performance at Ajax Amsterdam
.
He was called up by Victor Piturca
after 2 years and 6 months, on 9 October 2007 against Netherlands
, the same team against which he played his last game for Romania
. Ogăraru said that he knows the Dutch very well because he plays for Ajax in Eredivisie
and most of his club teammates are also called for the Netherlands national football team
.
Before the match his teammates from Ajax, Hedwiges Maduro
and Urby Emanuelson
, teased him and told him not to play good against them.
The match was won by Romania
with 1–0 and the Romanian national football team had enough points to qualify in the next round of Euro 2008, together with Netherlands
and leaving Bulgaria
out of the next phase of the competition.
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n footballer currently playing for FC Sion
FC Sion
FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also...
. His position on the pitch is right defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Steaua Bucureşti
Ogăraru is one of the players that were promoted by Steaua Bucureşti’s youth club. He started his professional football career playing for Steaua Bucureşti at 18 years old. He debuted in Divizia ALiga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
on the 28 November 1998 in a victory against Olimpia Satu Mare
Olimpia Satu Mare
Olimpia Satu Mare is a Romanian professional football club from Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania, founded in 1921. The club currently plays in the Liga III, after finishing 1st in the 2010–11 Liga IV season.- History :...
with 3–0. In his first and second seasons at Steaua he was a substitute player and played only 7 games but did not score any goals.
In the 2000–2001 season he was signed by CSM Reşiţa
FCM Resita
CSM Reşiţa is a Romanian football team from Reşiţa, Caraş-Severin County founded in 1926.Chronology of names: UD Reşiţa , Metalochimic Reşiţa , Metalul Reşiţa , Energia Reşiţa , CSM Reşiţa , FCM Reşiţa .Not to be confused with CS Muncitorul Reşiţa, founded in 1911, with its name also shortened to CSM...
in Liga 2 where played in 25 games and scored once.
He came back in the next season 2001–2002 in Liga 1 not playing for Steaua or Resita but for Oţelul Galaţi
FC Otelul Galati
Fotbal Club Oțelul Galați is a Romanian football club based in Galați . They have spent the majority of the last few decades in the top division, securing several seasons of European football and enjoying success in the Romanian Cup. They won their first league title in the 2010–2011 season and...
. There he played 20 games and scored a goal.
In 2002 when Mihai Stoica
Mihai Stoica
Mihai Stoica , commonly known as Meme Stoica or MM Stoica, is a former president of Oţelul Galaţi and former general manager of Unirea Urziceni. Since November 2010 until September 2011, Mihai Stoica was the manager of Steaua Bucureşti. He is currently the permanent co-host of some TV shows at...
, the president of Otelul Galati became the general manager of Steaua, he took Ogăraru with him at his first team. Ogăraru became a basic player in Steaua's first eleven and in a few years his value grew very much. On 7 June 2006 Ogararu won the Divizia A Championship and also played his last game for Steaua Bucureşti in the win against FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui
FC Vaslui is a professional football club from Vaslui, Romania. The club plays in Liga I and was founded in 2002. The best league finishes were achieved in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, when they managed to end up third. Since foundation, they finished each season in a higher rank than in the...
with 4–0.
He played for Steaua Bucureşti in UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
in 30 games but did not score any goal. The best seasons in UEFA Cup were in 2004–2005 when they qualified from the groups and succeeded to eliminate in the next tour Valencia
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, the ex-winner of UEFA Cup and especially in the season 2005–2006 when they played in the semifinals but they were defeated by Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
after the away-match in England ended 4–2 for Boro.
He played in Romania's Divizia A for Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n giants Steaua Bucureşti between 1998 and 2000 and again between 2002 and 2006, winning the Cupa României in 1999 and the Divizia A championship in 2005.
After his move to Ajax he declared that he will one day return to Steaua Bucureşti.
Ajax
In the summer break of 2006 Ajax sign Ogăraru. He debuted for Ajax in an official game on the 20th of August 2006 against RKC WaalwijkRKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:...
and his team won with 5–0. On 13 August 2006 Ajax, with Ogăraru on the field from the first minute, won the Johan Cruijff-schaal
Johan Cruijff-schaal
The Johan Cruijff Schaal is a football trophy in the Netherlands named after legendary Dutch football player Johan Cruyff, also often referred to as the Dutch Super Cup. The winner is decided in one match only, played by the winner of the national football league and the winner of the national...
against PSV Eindhoven with 3–1. The goals for Ajax were scored by Mauro Rosales
Mauro Rosales
Mauro Damián Rosales is an Argentine footballer who plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer. Rosales is a winger/forward best known for his pace and crossing ability.-Club:...
, Kenneth Perez
Kenneth Perez
Kenneth Pérez Dahl Jensen is a Danish former professional football player. Perez scored two goals in 24 matches for the Danish national team from 2003 to 2006, and he was chosen to compete at the 2004 European Championship....
and Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder is a Dutch footballer playing as an attacking midfielder for Internazionale. He was named UEFA midfielder of the season as well as one of the three best midfielders in the world for 2010 by FIFA....
, for PSV Eindhoven scored Philip Cocu. Ogăraru played only 45 minutes.
The second trophy won by Ogararu with Ajax was the Dutch Cup (KNVB Cup) after eliminating AZ in the final after a penalty shoot-out (he scored there).
On 15 November 2006 he visited his old teammates from Steaua Bucureşti wishing them good luck against Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football...
in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
match and hoping that they will not be facing each other in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
, if Steaua Bucureşti does not get pass the group stage. The Johan Cruijff-schaal
Johan Cruijff-schaal
The Johan Cruijff Schaal is a football trophy in the Netherlands named after legendary Dutch football player Johan Cruyff, also often referred to as the Dutch Super Cup. The winner is decided in one match only, played by the winner of the national football league and the winner of the national...
was successfully defended in 2007 with the win against PSV Eindhoven with 1–0. Ogăraru only played 25 minutes being injured and was immediately substituted.
Steaua comeback
On 30 August 2008 he was loaned out to Steaua Bucureşti. On June 2009 he returned to Ajax.Sion
On 30 June 2010 Sion signed the Romanian right-back from Ajax on a free transfer between 30 June 2012.International career
Ogăraru earned his first cap for RomaniaRomania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
on 26 March 2005, in a 2–0 loss against Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
. After that match, Victor Piturca
Victor Piturca
Victor Piţurcă is a Romanian football manager and former player.-Club career:Piţurcă was one of the prolific strikers of Steaua Bucureşti, being one of the team's top scorers – he scored 137 goals in 174 league games...
repeatedly dropped Ogăraru from the squad saying that he had an average performance at Ajax Amsterdam
Ajax Amsterdam
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
.
He was called up by Victor Piturca
Victor Piturca
Victor Piţurcă is a Romanian football manager and former player.-Club career:Piţurcă was one of the prolific strikers of Steaua Bucureşti, being one of the team's top scorers – he scored 137 goals in 174 league games...
after 2 years and 6 months, on 9 October 2007 against Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
, the same team against which he played his last game for Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
. Ogăraru said that he knows the Dutch very well because he plays for Ajax in Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
and most of his club teammates are also called for the Netherlands national football team
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
.
Before the match his teammates from Ajax, Hedwiges Maduro
Hedwiges Maduro
Hedwiges Martinez-Maduro is a Dutch footballer who plays for Valencia CF in Spain.Mainly a central defender, he can also operate as a defensive midfielder, where he started his career at Ajax Amsterdam.-Ajax:...
and Urby Emanuelson
Urby Emanuelson
Urby Vitorrio Diego Emanuelson is a Dutch footballer of Surinamese descent, who plays for Serie A club Milan. He plays as either a left midfielder or left back. Despite playing as a defender, he is best known for attacking attributes such as pace and dribbling.- AFC Ajax :Emanuelson is a product...
, teased him and told him not to play good against them.
The match was won by Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
with 1–0 and the Romanian national football team had enough points to qualify in the next round of Euro 2008, together with Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
and leaving Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
out of the next phase of the competition.
Statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998/99 | Steaua Bucureşti |  Romania Divizia ALiga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
4 | 0 | |
| 1999/00 | Steaua Bucureşti | Romania Divizia A Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
3 | 0 | |
| 2000/01 | CSM Reşiţa | Romania Divizia B Liga II Liga II is the second tier league of the Romanian football league system. The league acquired this name in the 2006-07, being previously called Divizia B.... |
25 | 1 | |
| 2001/02 | Oţelul Galaţi | Romania Divizia A Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
20 | 1 | |
| 2002/03 | Steaua Bucureşti | Romania Divizia A Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
17 | 0 | |
| 2003/04 | Steaua Bucureşti | Romania Divizia A Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
14 | 0 | |
| 2004/05 | Steaua Bucureşti | Romania Divizia A Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
27 | 2 | |
| 2005/06 | Steaua Bucureşti | Romania Divizia A Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
28 | 1 | |
| 2006/07 | Ajax |  Netherlands EredivisieEredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
28 | 0 | |
| 2007/08 | Ajax | Netherlands Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
16 | 0 | |
| 2008/09 | Steaua Bucureşti | Romania Liga I Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
20 | 0 | |
| 2009/10 | Ajax | Netherlands Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
0 | 0 | |
| 2010/11 | Sion FC Sion FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also... |
 Switzerland Swiss Super LeagueSwiss Super League The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams... |
28 | 2 | |
| | Total | 230 | 7 | |||
Honours
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 |  Kingdom of Romania Steaua Bucureşti |
Romanian Cup Romanian Cup The Cupa României is a football competition which was held annually since 1933-34, except during the World War II. It is the country's main cup competition, and it is open to all clubs affiliated with FRF and the county football associations regardless of the league they belong to... |
| 2004–2005 | Kingdom of Romania Steaua Bucureşti |
Romanian League |
| 2005–2006 | Kingdom of Romania Steaua Bucureşti |
Romanian League Liga I Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"... |
| 2006–2007 | Netherlands AFC Ajax |
Dutch Supercup Johan Cruijff-schaal The Johan Cruijff Schaal is a football trophy in the Netherlands named after legendary Dutch football player Johan Cruyff, also often referred to as the Dutch Super Cup. The winner is decided in one match only, played by the winner of the national football league and the winner of the national... |
| 2006–2007 | Netherlands AFC Ajax |
Dutch Cup KNVB Cup The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup... |
| 2007–2008 | Netherlands AFC Ajax |
Dutch Supercup Johan Cruijff-schaal The Johan Cruijff Schaal is a football trophy in the Netherlands named after legendary Dutch football player Johan Cruyff, also often referred to as the Dutch Super Cup. The winner is decided in one match only, played by the winner of the national football league and the winner of the national... |
| 2010–2011 | Switzerland FC Sion FC Sion FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also... |
Swiss Cup |
Personal life
- Marius LăcătuşMarius LacatusMarius Mihai Lăcătuş is a Romanian retired football player and football coach. He is so far the most successful football player ever to play for Steaua Bucureşti...
became the godfather of Ogararu's second child on 6 January 2007. He is also the godfather of Eric, Ogăraru's first child.
- On 16 November 2007, George launched his own website, with photos and videos from official matches and training sessions. He also has a blog in which he talks with his fans. The site has two versions, one in English and one in Romanian.