Nicușor Bancu
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Nicușor Bancu 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Nicușor Bancu has appeared in 30 Superliga matches this season, totalling 2,280 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. 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 | 30 | 2,280 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 55 | 6.97 |
 Europa Conference League | 10 | 869 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 6.82 |
| Total | 40 | 3,149 | 1 | 4 | 66 | 71 | 6.93 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.12 | 73 |
| Shots | 24 | 0.90 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 56 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 59 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.39 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.32 | 93 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Key passes | 55 | 2.20 | 100 |
| Chances created | 44 | 1.74 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.36 | 98 |
Nicușor Bancu has taken 24 shots with 6 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 95 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicușor Bancu has 2 assists and 55 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 52 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1198 | 47.30 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 939 | 37.10 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 50 | 1.97 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 30 | 1.18 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 216 | 8.53 | 95 |
| Passes (final third) | 179 | 7.07 | 77 |
Nicușor Bancu has completed 939 of 1198 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 30 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 27 | 1.07 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 69 | 2.72 | 94 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 128 | 5.05 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 19 | 0.75 | 20 |
| Touches | 1989 | 78.50 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 471 | 18.59 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.79 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.18 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 0.71 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Nicușor Bancu completes 27 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 128 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 2.17 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 34 | 1.34 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 0.83 | 20 |
| Clearances | 61 | 2.41 | 10 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 145 | 5.72 | 91 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Nicușor Bancu makes 55 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 61 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.11 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 10 |
| Red cards | 2 | 0.08 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 9.33 | n/a | 91 |
| Foul involvements | 58 | 2.29 | 77 |
| 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 28 fouls and received 1 yellow card with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.3 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left wing back (23 appearances), also at left back (1) and left midfielder (1).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 2 | 107 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
Champions League| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Nicușor Bancu has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 30 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2280 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nicușor Bancu has attempted 24 shots with 6 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicușor Bancu has created 44 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 27 successful dribbles from 69 attempts (39% success rate). Nicușor Bancu has contributed 55 key passes and 103 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicușor Bancu has registered 55 tackles (34 won), 21 interceptions, and 61 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 939 from 1198 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Nicușor Bancu has won 128 of 261 total duels.
Discipline
Nicușor Bancu has received 1 yellow card and 2 red cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 30.
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 UTA Arad on May 4th. Universitatea Craiova won 4-0. Nicușor Bancu played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.48.
Recent matches
- May 4th4-0 winvsUTA Arad(90 mins, rating 7.48)
- January 15th1-0 winvsML Vitebsk(17 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.69)
- October 25th1-4 winatML Vitebsk(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- May 29th0-0 drawatRapid Bucuresti(15 mins, rating 6.45)
- July 3rd5-0 winvsUniversitatea Cluj(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.89)
Next fixture
Nicușor Bancu and Universitatea Craiova are next in action on March 16th against Levski Sofia in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Levski Sofia vs Universitatea Craiova match preview.
Teammates at Universitatea Craiova
Nicușor Bancu currently plays alongside Monday Etim, Ronaldo Webster, Ștefan Bană, Alexandru Cicâldău, Laurențiu Popescu, Mihnea Rădulescu, Alexandru Maxim, Carlos Mora, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Simon Elisor, Luca Băsceanu, Assad Al-Hamlawi, Răzvan Sava, Sebastian Șerban, Alexandru Iamandache, Alexandru Crețu, Juraj Badelj, Alexandru Glodean, Adrian Rus, Denys Muntean, Pavlo Isenko, Heri Tavares, Ștefan Baiaram, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Nikola Stevanovic, Nicușor Bancu, Vladimir Screciu, Samuel Teles, Darius Fălcușan, David Matei, Steven Nsimba and Tudor Băluță at Universitatea Craiova.