Nicușor Bancu
Romania
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N. Bancu
Universitatea CraiovaDefenderNicușor Bancu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Nicușor Bancu has appeared in 7 Superliga matches this season, totalling 489 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. 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 | 7 | 489 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 13 | 7.21 |
 Europa League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4.93 |
 Champions League | 4 | 287 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
| Total | 15 | 1,136 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 15 | 6.41 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.18 | 84 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.70 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.18 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.55 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Key passes | 18 | 3.30 | 99 |
| Chances created | 15 | 2.76 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.55 | 97 |
Nicușor Bancu has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 122 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicușor Bancu has 1 assist and 18 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 33 minutes. Nicușor Bancu has set up 19 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 326 | 60.00 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 262 | 48.20 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 4.42 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 1.47 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 54 | 9.94 | 97 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 9.57 | 99 |
Nicușor Bancu has completed 262 of 326 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 2.21 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 2.94 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 70 |
| Duels won | 30 | 5.52 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.55 | 11 |
| Touches | 514 | 94.60 | 99 |
| Possession lost | 118 | 21.72 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 1.29 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.37 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 1.47 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 2.58 | 78 |
Nicușor Bancu completes 12 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 2.39 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 2.02 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.10 | 49 |
| Clearances | 16 | 2.94 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 6.81 | 98 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.18 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Nicușor Bancu makes 13 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.92 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.37 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.29 | 26 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nicușor Bancu 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 wing back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Nicușor Bancu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 540 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 7.21 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 30 | 2,280 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 55 | 6.97 |
 Europa Conference League | 10 | 869 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 36 | 3,105 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 88 | 7.28 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.77 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 6 | 540 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 7.24 |
 European Championship | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.62 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 36 | 3,137 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 113 | 7.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 13 | 1,158 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 570 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 450 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 7.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 382 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 7.61 |
About Nicușor Bancu
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, Nicușor Bancu has scored 1 assist across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 489 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Nicușor Bancu has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicușor Bancu has created 15 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 12 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (75% success rate). Nicușor Bancu has contributed 18 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicușor Bancu has registered 13 tackles (11 won), 6 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 262 from 326 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Nicușor Bancu has won 30 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Nicușor Bancu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Nicușor Bancu
Nicușor Bancu is a 33-year-old defender playing for Universitatea Craiova in the Superliga, representing Romania. Nicușor Bancu is left-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 18 September 1992.
Most recent appearance
Nicușor Bancu's most recent match was away at Rapid Bucuresti on September 21st. Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1. Nicușor Bancu played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- September 21st1-1 drawatRapid Bucuresti(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.06)
- August 6th1-0 lossatArarat-Armenia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 0)
- August 3rd3-1 winvsVoluntari(62 mins, rating 7.26)
- July 19th1-1 drawvsArarat-Armenia(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.02)
- June 3rd1-1 drawatOtelul(44 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Nicușor Bancu and Universitatea Craiova are next in action on November 20th against Universitatea Cluj in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Universitatea Craiova vs Universitatea Cluj match preview.
Teammates at Universitatea Craiova
Nicușor Bancu currently plays alongside João Lameira, Baptiste Roux, Ronaldo Webster, Nicușor Bancu, Steven Nsimba, Simon Elisor, Laurențiu Popescu, Monday Etim, Ștefan Baiaram, Luca Băsceanu, Alexandru Maxim, Samuel Teles, Mihnea Rădulescu, David Matei, Carlos Mora, Assad Al-Hamlawi, Răzvan Sava, Adrian Rus, Alexandru Crețu, Heri Tavares, Alexandru Iamandache, Alexandru Cicâldău, Nikola Stevanovic, Tudor Băluță, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu and Pavlo Isenko at Universitatea Craiova.