Mihai Popescu
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Mihai Popescu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Mihai Popescu has appeared in 18 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,381 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 18 | 1,381 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 6.69 |
 Europa League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.77 |
 Champions League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.12 |
| Total | 27 | 2,191 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 6.64 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 56 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.70 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.46 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.13 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Mihai Popescu has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 138 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mihai Popescu has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1381 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 746 | 48.60 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 621 | 40.50 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 3.39 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 2.48 | 17 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 5.28 | 52 |
Mihai Popescu has completed 621 of 746 passes at 83% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.13 | 27 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.26 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 77 | 5.02 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 38 | 2.48 | 84 |
| Touches | 970 | 63.20 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 152 | 9.91 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.39 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.78 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.26 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mihai Popescu completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 77 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 1.76 | 49 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 1.24 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.76 | 91 |
| Clearances | 76 | 4.95 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 3.45 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.26 | 100 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Mihai Popescu makes 27 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 76 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.11 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.33 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 3.40 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 1.89 | 59 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Mihai Popescu has committed 17 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.4 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left center back (15 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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FCSB squad
O. Popescu
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D. Bîrligea26 yrs#9
D. Miculescu25 yrs#11
D. Politic26 yrs#20
A. Boutoutaou
25 yrs#28
A. Stoian
18 yrs#90D. Popa19 yrs#98
E. Gnahoré32 yrs#8
F. Tănase31 yrs#10
O. Arad
27 yrs#15
M. Lixandru25 yrs#16
J. Paulo
28 yrs#18
M. Toma19 yrs#22
J. Cisotti
33 yrs#31
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Romania squad
F. Coman28 yrs#7Ș. Baiaram23 yrs#10
L. Munteanu24 yrs#11
A. Dobre27 yrs#29
O. Moruțan27 yrs#80
D. Drăguș27 yrs
T. Băluță27 yrs#8
C. Cîrjan23 yrs#10
N. Stanciu33 yrs#10
D. Olaru28 yrs#28D. Matei19 yrs#30
V. Dragomir27 yrs#30
Mihai Popescu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 403 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 33 | 2,698 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 50 | 7.16 |
| Europa League | 12 | 955 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 35 | 2,651 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 6.98 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 404 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Champions League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 30 | 2,506 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1.41 |
About Mihai Popescu
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Mihai Popescu has scored 1 goal across 18 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1381 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mihai Popescu has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mihai Popescu has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Mihai Popescu has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mihai Popescu has registered 27 tackles (19 won), 27 interceptions, and 76 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 621 from 746 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Mihai Popescu has won 77 of 131 total duels.
Discipline
Mihai Popescu has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 12.
About Mihai Popescu
Mihai Popescu is a 33-year-old defender playing for FCSB in the Superliga, representing Romania. Mihai Popescu is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 7 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Mihai Popescu's most recent match was away at Wales on April 15th. FCSB won 2-1. Mihai Popescu played 26 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- April 15th2-1 winvsWales(26 mins, rating 6.85)
- May 11th1-2 winatDinamo Bucureşti(120 mins, rating 6.94)
- September 1st4-3 winvsBotoşani(120 mins, rating 6.78)
- March 29th2-0 lossatHermannstadt(0 mins)
- February 18th0-0 drawvsUnirea Slobozia(46 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
Mihai Popescu and FCSB are next in action on December 20th against Auda in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FCSB vs Auda match preview.
Teammates at FCSB
Mihai Popescu currently plays alongside Alexandru Stoian, Matei Popa, Mihai Udrea, Aymen Boutoutaou, David Popa, Laurențiu Vlăsceanu, Ricardo Pădurariu, Dennis Politic, Mihai Lixandru, Andrei Dăncuș, Joyskim Dawa, Ștefan Târnovanu, Ofri Arad, Valentin Crețu, Risto Radunovic, David Miculescu, Octavian Popescu, João Paulo, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Toma, Mihai Popescu, Ronny Labonne, Juri Cisotti, Florin Tănase, Daniel Bîrligea, André Duarte and Eddy Gnahoré at FCSB.