Paul Papp
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Paul Papp is a Romanian
footballer, who currently plays for Liga I
club SC Vaslui and the Romanian national side
. Although primarily a central defender
, when needed he operates as a right back.
, Cluj
, Papp started out playing for hometown team Unirea Dej. He made his breakthrough towards the end of the 2006-07 season, despite his team's relegation. He established himself as a startup player, but following his team's promotion failure, he was put on the transfer list.
were signed by Vaslui. Media reported that transfer fee was €100,000, with the Liga I club acquiring 85% of the players rights. Papp made his Vaslui first-team debut on 17 May 2009 in a match against CS Otopeni as a late substitute for Marko Ljubinković. Struggling to find himself in Vaslui's first-team, on 9 September Papp was loaned out to Farul Constanta in order to gain experience. Papp's career began to take-off when he was recalled from his loan due to his progress at Farul and was pushed into the first-team. On 1 February 2010, Papp was seen as a straight replacement for Dinamo captain Tamaş, after his departure, but Marius Lăcătuş rejected any offer for the young defender. On 21 February, he was in the startup team against Gaz Metan Mediaş, being handed the no. 3 shirt. On 22 March, he scored his first three-points goal for Vaslui, against Rapid Bucureşti. He scored his second goal on 10 May in a 2-1 win against Steaua Bucureşti, Papp scoring Vaslui's second 8 minutes until the final whistle. He missed a single match during the 2009-10 campaign, due to yellow card accumulation, and helped his team reaching the 3rd place in Liga I, and the Romanian Cup final, eventually lost at the penalty shootout. He played 120 full minutes, on 26 May, against CFR Cluj in the Romanian Cup final, and he was declared the Man of the Match by the Romanian Football Federation
.
Papp shrugged off the utility tag and established himself as a centre half. He scored his season's first goal on 14 August, in a league match against FC Braşov. The final score was 2-1, with Papp scoring Vaslui's first with a header from Lucian Sânmărtean's corner. On 19 August, he made his European debut, playing 90 full minutes against Lille OSC. On 22 September, he partnered Gabriel Cânu in the central defense, for the first time. Vaslui conceding only 15 goals with Papp and Cânu in the startup team. He scored his fourth league goal for Vaslui on 6 November, in a 1-2 loss against FC Timişoara. He scored Vaslui's only goal with a volley from Adaílton's corner. One week later, he captained Vaslui for the first time, following Cânu's red card received in the previous round. On 6 December, Papp was awarded the Defender of The Year award from FRF at the Romanian Football Ceremony from Bucharest. On 7 March 2011, Papp scored a headed goal for Vaslui against Universitatea Cluj in his second league appearance from 2011 whilst making his appearance in a unfamiliar right-back position. Following Luz's long term-injury and Bălace's bad shape, Milanov was sent to play on the left side and Papp on the right. However, he was sent back in the central defense, following his unsuccessful try out. In his second season since his establishment in the first-team, he finished third with his team, for the second year in a row.
Following his injury suffered at Romania's training, Papp missed the Sparta Prague double. However, it is believed that he will be fit to play in the UEFA Europa League Group Stages. He made his come-back on 22 September, wearing the captain's armband and leading his team to an emphatic 8-0 victory over Voinţa Livezile, in the Romanian Cup.
squad for the first time.
Following his successful loan to Farul, he was called up for the Romania Under-21
on 7 November 2009. Papp scored his first goal for the Romania Under-21 side, right on his debut match, in a qualification game for the 2011 European Under-21 Championship
, against Latvia
. He captained his side for the first time, following Torje and Găman's injuries, on 29 May 2010, in the friendly match, lost by Romania against Belarus
. On 7 September, Papp was in the startup team for Romania U-21, in a 3-0 win against Russia
. The win secured Romania a place in the playoff stage of the 2011 European Under-21 Championship
qualifiers. However, he missed the chance to play at the 2011 European Under-21 Championship
, after Romania lost the play-off over England
.
The draw against England, was also his last match for Romania U-21, because on 28 January 2011, Papp was called up for the first time for the senior team of Romania
. On 8 February 2011, he made his full debut for Romania, in a draw against Ukraine
. He missed the second penalty from the penalty shootout. He played his first official match for Romania, in a qualification game for UEFA Euro 2012 against Bosnia and Herzegovina
. On 8 June, he was in the startup team against Brazil
in the Testimonial game of Ronaldo. On 5 August, Papp suffered a meniscus tear while he was training for Romania. The injury will force him out from the field for almost two months.
Statistics accurate as of match played
Romanian football league system
The Romanian football league system refers to the system in Romanian club football that consists of several football leagues bound together hierarchically by promotion and relegation.-Liga I:...
footballer, who currently plays for 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"...
club SC Vaslui and the Romanian national side
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...
. Although primarily a central 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....
, when needed he operates as a right back.
Club career
Born in DejDej
Dej is a city in northwestern Romania, 60 km north of Cluj-Napoca, in Cluj County. It lies where the Someşul Mic River meets the river Someşul Mare River...
, Cluj
Cluj
Cluj may refer to*Cluj-Napoca, county seat of Cluj County, named Cluj until 1974*Cluj County, Romania*Cluj-Napoca International Airport*U Cluj, a Romanian sports club*U Cluj, a Romanian football club*CFR Cluj, a Romanian football club...
, Papp started out playing for hometown team Unirea Dej. He made his breakthrough towards the end of the 2006-07 season, despite his team's relegation. He established himself as a startup player, but following his team's promotion failure, he was put on the transfer list.
Botoşani
In June 2008, Papp was refused by Gloria Bistriţa, because he demanded 600 RON (almost €150) per month. Later that month, Papp and team mate Adrian Boroştean were signed by Botoşani for a joint fee of €72,000. Aged 18, he wore the captain's armband, right on his league debut for his new team. He led his team to a 2-1 win against Dunărea Giurgiu. Two months later he led his team to a historical qualification to Romanian Cup's Eighth Finals, the highest performance for the past 20 years for Botoşani. Despite his team's up and down half season, Papp was voted the best central defender from Liga II by the reader of liga2.ro website In mid-2009 rumours began circulating that the club were in dire financial trouble and that new manager Alin Bejan would be forced to part with his star players for a substantial amount of cash. Although he was not on the transfer list, following his solid performances for Botoşani, many Liga I clubs linked the young defender.Vaslui
In February 2009, Papp and team mate Marius ŞtefoiMarius Ştefoi
Marius Ştefoi is a Romanian footballer playing currently for Farul on loan from SC Vaslui.-References:...
were signed by Vaslui. Media reported that transfer fee was €100,000, with the Liga I club acquiring 85% of the players rights. Papp made his Vaslui first-team debut on 17 May 2009 in a match against CS Otopeni as a late substitute for Marko Ljubinković. Struggling to find himself in Vaslui's first-team, on 9 September Papp was loaned out to Farul Constanta in order to gain experience. Papp's career began to take-off when he was recalled from his loan due to his progress at Farul and was pushed into the first-team. On 1 February 2010, Papp was seen as a straight replacement for Dinamo captain Tamaş, after his departure, but Marius Lăcătuş rejected any offer for the young defender. On 21 February, he was in the startup team against Gaz Metan Mediaş, being handed the no. 3 shirt. On 22 March, he scored his first three-points goal for Vaslui, against Rapid Bucureşti. He scored his second goal on 10 May in a 2-1 win against Steaua Bucureşti, Papp scoring Vaslui's second 8 minutes until the final whistle. He missed a single match during the 2009-10 campaign, due to yellow card accumulation, and helped his team reaching the 3rd place in Liga I, and the Romanian Cup final, eventually lost at the penalty shootout. He played 120 full minutes, on 26 May, against CFR Cluj in the Romanian Cup final, and he was declared the Man of the Match by the Romanian Football Federation
Romanian Football Federation
The Romanian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Romania. It organizes the Romania national football team and most of the Romanian football competitions. It is based in the Romanian capital city of Bucharest...
.
Papp shrugged off the utility tag and established himself as a centre half. He scored his season's first goal on 14 August, in a league match against FC Braşov. The final score was 2-1, with Papp scoring Vaslui's first with a header from Lucian Sânmărtean's corner. On 19 August, he made his European debut, playing 90 full minutes against Lille OSC. On 22 September, he partnered Gabriel Cânu in the central defense, for the first time. Vaslui conceding only 15 goals with Papp and Cânu in the startup team. He scored his fourth league goal for Vaslui on 6 November, in a 1-2 loss against FC Timişoara. He scored Vaslui's only goal with a volley from Adaílton's corner. One week later, he captained Vaslui for the first time, following Cânu's red card received in the previous round. On 6 December, Papp was awarded the Defender of The Year award from FRF at the Romanian Football Ceremony from Bucharest. On 7 March 2011, Papp scored a headed goal for Vaslui against Universitatea Cluj in his second league appearance from 2011 whilst making his appearance in a unfamiliar right-back position. Following Luz's long term-injury and Bălace's bad shape, Milanov was sent to play on the left side and Papp on the right. However, he was sent back in the central defense, following his unsuccessful try out. In his second season since his establishment in the first-team, he finished third with his team, for the second year in a row.
Following his injury suffered at Romania's training, Papp missed the Sparta Prague double. However, it is believed that he will be fit to play in the UEFA Europa League Group Stages. He made his come-back on 22 September, wearing the captain's armband and leading his team to an emphatic 8-0 victory over Voinţa Livezile, in the Romanian Cup.
International career
In October 2007 he was called up to the Romania Under-19Romania national under-19 football team
The Romania national under-19 football team represents Romania in international football at this age level and is controlled by Federația Română de Fotbal, the governing body for football in Romania.-Current squad:...
squad for the first time.
Following his successful loan to Farul, he was called up for the Romania Under-21
Romania national under-21 football team
The Romania national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years....
on 7 November 2009. Papp scored his first goal for the Romania Under-21 side, right on his debut match, in a qualification game for the 2011 European Under-21 Championship
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2011 was the 18th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Denmark between 11 and 25 June 2011....
, against Latvia
Latvia national under-21 football team
The Latvia national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body of football in Latvia. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. He captained his side for the first time, following Torje and Găman's injuries, on 29 May 2010, in the friendly match, lost by Romania against Belarus
Belarus national under-21 football team
The Belarus national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Belarus and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years.-History:...
. On 7 September, Papp was in the startup team for Romania U-21, in a 3-0 win against Russia
Russia national under-21 football team
The Russia national under-21 football team is overseen by the Russian Football Union. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years.- Coaches :-Results:*1994: quarterfinalists...
. The win secured Romania a place in the playoff stage of the 2011 European Under-21 Championship
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2011 was the 18th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Denmark between 11 and 25 June 2011....
qualifiers. However, he missed the chance to play at the 2011 European Under-21 Championship
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2011 was the 18th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Denmark between 11 and 25 June 2011....
, after Romania lost the play-off over England
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
.
The draw against England, was also his last match for Romania U-21, because on 28 January 2011, Papp was called up for the first time for the senior team of 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...
. On 8 February 2011, he made his full debut for Romania, in a draw against Ukraine
Ukraine national football team
The Ukraine national football team is the national football team of Ukraine and is controlled by the Football Federation of Ukraine. After Ukrainian Independence and breakaway from the Soviet Union, they played their first match against Hungary on 29 April 1992...
. He missed the second penalty from the penalty shootout. He played his first official match for Romania, in a qualification game for UEFA Euro 2012 against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
. On 8 June, he was in the startup team against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in the Testimonial game of Ronaldo. On 5 August, Papp suffered a meniscus tear while he was training for Romania. The injury will force him out from the field for almost two months.
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- Scores and results table. Romania's goal tally first:
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- Scores and results table. Romania's goal tally first:
Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Unirea Dej FC Unirea Dej Unirea Dej is a Romanian professional football club from Dej, Cluj County, Romania, founded in 1921.They currently play in the Liga III, Seria IV in the 2009–2010 season after finishing 15th in the Liga III, Seria VI in the 2008–2009 season.-History:... |
2006–07 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 2007–08 Liga III The 2007-08 Liga III season was the 52nd season of Liga III, the third tier of the Romanian football league system. It was the second in this format .The winners of each division got promoted to the 2008-09 Liga II season... |
29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 3 | ||
| Total | 39 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||
| Botoşani FC Botosani FC Botoşani is a football club from Botoşani, Romania.-The 1980s:In summer 1979, CS Botoşani was promoted to Divizia B, and after end of the 1979/1980 season, they obtained the highest position ; that had heretofore not been reached by any football team from Botoşani... |
2008–09 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Vaslui | 2008–09 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Farul FC Farul Constanta FC Farul Constanţa is a professional football club from Constanţa, Romania. Established in 1949, Farul is currently competing in Liga II ,after being relegated at the end of Liga I 2008-09. The club has yet to win a Romanian title... |
2009–10 2009–10 Liga II The 2009–10 Liga II season is the 70th season of Liga II, the second tier of the Romanian football league system. The season started on August 15, 2009 and will end on June 5, 2010.-Seria I:||rowspan=9 style="background-color:white;"|... |
12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| Vaslui | 2009–10 FC Vaslui season 2009–10 The 2009–10 season will be the eighth season in FC Vaslui's existence, and its fifth in a row in Liga I. Having finished in the top six last season, FC Vaslui is qualified for the Third qualifying round in Europa League.-Pre-season:... |
16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2010–11 SC Vaslui season 2010–11 The 2010–11 season was the ninth season in FC Vaslui's existence, and its sixth in a row in Liga I. Having finished third last season, FC Vaslui is qualified for the play-off round in Europa League.-First-team squad:* T=Total* L=Liga I* C=Cupa României... |
32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | ||
| 2011–12 2011–12 FC Vaslui season The 2011–12 season will be the tenth season in FC Vaslui's existence, and its seventh in a row in Liga I. Though finished third last season, FC Vaslui is qualified for the Third qualifying round in UEFA Champions League, after FC Timişoara's relegation.... |
9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Total | 57 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 5 | ||
| Career Total | 123 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 8 | ||
Statistics accurate as of match played