Nicușor Bancu stats
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N. Bancu
Universitatea CraiovaDefenderBefore the next match
Inter Club d'Escaldes v Universitatea Craiova, Thursday
What Inter Club d'Escaldes allow left wing backs
Position stats1 appearances at LWB against Inter Club d'Escaldes in their last 20 matches; league average from the Europa Conference League.
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Odds OutliersNicușor Bancu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Nicușor Bancu has appeared in 12 Superliga matches this season, totalling 877 minutes at an average rating of 7.39. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 12 | 877 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 7.39 |
 Europa League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4.93 |
 Champions League | 4 | 287 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.25 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.52 |
| Total | 24 | 1,817 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 28 | 6.65 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Nicușor Bancu has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 110 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nicușor Bancu has 4 assists and 35 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 27 minutes. Nicușor Bancu has set up 39 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nicușor Bancu has completed 424 of 531 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 21 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Nicușor Bancu completes 18 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 46 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
Nicușor Bancu makes 20 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Nicușor Bancu has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left wing back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Universitatea Craiova squad
S. Nsimba
30 yrs#7A. Al-Hamlawi
25 yrs#9Ș. Baiaram
23 yrs#10M. Etim
27 yrs#12M. Rădulescu21 yrs#18A. Iamandache27 yrs#22D. Andrei Barbu20 yrs#27L. Constantin Băsceanu20 yrs#29D. Matei20 yrs#30M. Ninaci18 yrs#34D. Muntean17 yrs#38
L. Paradela
29 yrs
A. Ivan29 yrsJ. Marković
25 yrsA. Crețu34 yrs#4
A. Mekvabishvili
25 yrs#5
T. Băluță27 yrs#8L. Houri30 yrs#14
C. Mora
25 yrs#17
A. Cicâldău29 yrs#20S. Teles
29 yrs#23S. Șerban20 yrs#39
26 yrs
23 yrs
27 yrs
Romania squad
V. Mihăilă26 yrs#7
D. Bîrligea26 yrs#11
D. Man28 yrs#27D. Matei20 yrs#30
O. Moruțan27 yrs#80
L. Munteanu24 yrsT. Băluță27 yrs#8
M. Marin28 yrs#8
I. Hagi27 yrs#10
C. Cîrjan23 yrs#10
N. Stanciu33 yrs#10
F. Tănase31 yrs#17
R. Marin30 yrs#18A. Cicâldău29 yrs#20
D. Olaru28 yrs#28
V. Dragomir27 yrs#30
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| 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 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.62 |
2024/2025
| 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 | - |
2024
| 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 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 36 | 3,137 | 2 | 9 | 60 | 113 | 7.53 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 13 | 1,158 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 570 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 450 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 7.67 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2022
| 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 4 assists across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 877 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Nicușor Bancu has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nicușor Bancu has created 32 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 18 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (62% success rate). Nicușor Bancu has contributed 35 key passes and 62 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nicușor Bancu has registered 20 tackles (17 won), 10 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 424 from 531 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Nicușor Bancu has won 46 of 92 total duels.
Discipline
Nicușor Bancu has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 4.
About Nicușor Bancu
Nicușor Bancu is a 34-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 at home against Farul Constanța on March 14th. Universitatea Craiova won 2-0. Nicușor Bancu played 34 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- March 14th2-0 winvsFarul Constanța(34 mins, rating 6.92)
- November 3rd1-1 drawvsGetafe(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- September 10th0-1 winatCsikszereda(90 mins, rating 7.46)
- September 10th0-1 lossvsSweden(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.98)
- June 24th6-0 lossatPoland(67 mins, rating 5.88)
Next fixture
Nicușor Bancu and Universitatea Craiova are next in action on January 2nd against Inter Club d'Escaldes in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Club d'Escaldes vs Universitatea Craiova match preview.
Teammates at Universitatea Craiova
Nicușor Bancu currently plays alongside Lyes Houri, Alexandru Iamandache, Juraj Badelj, Ștefan Baiaram, Luis Paradela, Carlos Mora, Denis Benga, David Andrei Barbu, Monday Etim, Florin Gașpăr, Darius Fălcușan, Matei Goga, João Gonçalves, Mihai Ninaci, Relu Stoian, Steven Nsimba, Alexandru Glodean, Samuel Teles, Vasile Mogoș, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Mihnea Rădulescu, Alexandru Crețu, Silviu Lung Jr., Florin Ștefan, Andrei Ivan, Nicușor Bancu, Jovan Marković, Laurențiu Popescu, Basilio Ndong, Adrian Rus, Alexandru Cicâldău, Assad Al-Hamlawi, David Matei, Luca Constantin Băsceanu, Nikola Stevanovic, Tudor Băluță, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Vladimir Screciu, Pavlo Isenko, Sebastian Șerban and Denys Muntean at Universitatea Craiova.