Ionuț Cercel stats
Romania
Match-by-match stats
I. Cercel
FCSBDefenderBefore the next match
FCSB v Rapid Bucuresti, Saturday
What Rapid Bucuresti allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Rapid Bucuresti in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
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Odds OutliersIonuț Cercel 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Ionuț Cercel has appeared in 10 Superliga matches this season, totalling 651 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Attacking stats
Ionuț Cercel has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 217 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 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ionuț Cercel has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 217 minutes. Ionuț Cercel has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ionuț Cercel has completed 310 of 347 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ionuț Cercel completes 0 dribbles and wins 29 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
Ionuț Cercel makes 19 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ionuț Cercel has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right back (5 appearances), also at left center back (2) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
FCSB squad
D. Miculescu
25 yrs#11A. Stoian
18 yrs#90D. Popa19 yrs#98D. Avram16 yrs
M. Ștefănescu28 yrsD. Colibasanu19 yrs
O. Arad
28 yrs#15
M. Lixandru25 yrs#16
V. Chiricheș36 yrs#21
M. Toma19 yrs#22
J. Cisotti
33 yrs#31
B. Alhassan
26 yrs#42O. Perianu24 yrs
M. Edjouma
30 yrs
29 yrs
33 yrs
32 yrs
29 yrs
34 yrs
32 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 15 | 809 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 6.88 |
 UEFA Youth League | 3 | 188 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Ionuț Cercel
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Ionuț Cercel has scored 1 assist across 10 appearances (8 starts), totalling 651 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ionuț Cercel has attempted 3 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, Ionuț Cercel has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Ionuț Cercel has contributed 3 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ionuț Cercel has registered 19 tackles (12 won), 7 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 310 from 347 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Ionuț Cercel has won 29 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Ionuț Cercel has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 2.
About Ionuț Cercel
Ionuț Cercel is a 19-year-old defender playing for FCSB in the Superliga, representing Romania. Ionuț Cercel is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 14 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Ionuț Cercel's most recent match was away at Dinamo Bucureşti on June 24th. Farul Constanța lost 4-0. Ionuț Cercel played 10 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Ionuț Cercel and FCSB are next in action on August 17th against Rapid Bucuresti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FCSB vs Rapid Bucuresti match preview.
Teammates at FCSB
Ionuț Cercel currently plays alongside David Avram, Andrei Dăncuș, Juri Cisotti, Ofri Arad, Matei Manolache, Rareș Andrei, Baba Alhassan, Ionuț Cercel, Ștefan Târnovanu, Mihai Popescu, Marius Ștefănescu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Vlad Chiricheș, Joyskim Dawa, Denis Colibasanu, Raul Alecsandroaie, David Miculescu, Valentin Crețu, Ovidiu Perianu, Mihai Toma, David Kiki, Risto Radunovic, André Duarte, Mihai Udrea, Damián González, Mihai Lixandru, Malcom Edjouma, David Popa, Alexandru Stoian, Matei Popa and Daniel Graovac at FCSB.