Ovidiu Popescu stats
Romania
Match-by-match stats
O. Popescu
UTA AradMidfielder
O. Popescu vs Argeş
5 games played, 1 more on the benchOvidiu Popescu's next match is on Saturday at 16:00 against Argeş. See how Ovidiu Popescu did in earlier matches against Argeş.
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ARGvUAR
Saturday 16:00Sat 16:00Before the next match
Argeş v UTA Arad, SaturdayWhat Argeş allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats8 appearances at LCDM against Argeş in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
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Odds OutliersOvidiu Popescu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Ovidiu Popescu has appeared in 15 Superliga matches this season, totalling 753 minutes at an average rating of 6.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Ovidiu Popescu has taken 8 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 35th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ovidiu Popescu has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 84 minutes. Ovidiu Popescu has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Ovidiu Popescu has completed 305 of 374 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Ovidiu Popescu completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
Ovidiu Popescu makes 8 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 94 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 10th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Ovidiu Popescu has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left defensive midfielder (7 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (3) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
UTA Arad squad
A. Tolcea
18 yrs#7M. Coman30 yrs#9
M. Tzionis
25 yrs#10
P. Sejdiu
26 yrs#14I. Ndon
23 yrs#15A. Dragoș19 yrs#22D. Ciubăncan22 yrs#98M. Danciu24 yrs
D. Zsóri
26 yrsD. Ile17 yrs
S. Mino
32 yrs#5
A. Roman32 yrs#8
R. Odada
25 yrs#16
L. Mihai23 yrs#17D. Țăroi18 yrs#20A. Matei18 yrs#21O. Popescu32 yrs#23B. Van Durmen
29 yrs#30D. Hrezdac24 yrs#97A. Hodoșan-Olar18 yrs
V. Costache28 yrs
29 yrs
29 yrs
35 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 19 | 1,024 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 6.86 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 30 | 1,405 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 6.74 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 16 | 869 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3.84 |
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.04 |
About Ovidiu Popescu
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Ovidiu Popescu has featured across 15 appearances (11 starts), totalling 753 minutes. Ovidiu Popescu has attempted 8 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ovidiu Popescu has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Ovidiu Popescu has contributed 11 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ovidiu Popescu has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 305 from 374 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ovidiu Popescu has won 20 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Ovidiu Popescu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 4.
About Ovidiu Popescu
Ovidiu Popescu is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for UTA Arad in the Superliga, representing Romania. Ovidiu Popescu is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 27 February 1994.
Most recent appearance
Ovidiu Popescu's most recent match was away at Metaloglobus on July 16th. UTA Arad drew 2-2. Ovidiu Popescu played 11 minutes with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
- July 30th1-0 winvsCsikszereda(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 1st1-1 drawatPetrolul 52(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 7th0-0 drawvsFarul Constanța(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 26th3-1 winvsBotoşani(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 19th5-1 winvsMetaloglobus(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ovidiu Popescu and UTA Arad are next in action on April 14th against Argeş in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Argeş vs UTA Arad match preview.
Teammates at UTA Arad
Ovidiu Popescu currently plays alongside Marian Danciu, Lucas Roșu, Marius Coman, Alin Roman, Andrea Padula, Din Alomerovic, Denis Țăroi, Alexandru Matei, Andrei Gorcea, Richard Odada, Benjamin Van Durmen, Patriot Sejdiu, Árpád Tordai, Luca Mihai, Mark Alexandru Sicco Țuțu, Flavius Iacob, Florent Poulolo, Ime Ndon, Denis Hrezdac, Alexandru Hodoșan-Olar, Valentin Costache, Andrei Tolcea, David Ciubăncan, Dániel Zsóri, Adrian Dragoș, Sota Mino, Marinos Tzionis, Alexandru Benga, Dmytro Pospelov, Denis Ile and Ovidiu Popescu at UTA Arad.