Ionuț Cercel
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Match-by-match stats
Ionuț 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 77 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.40 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.28 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.41 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 80 |
Ionuț Cercel has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 217 minutes. 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. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 347 | 48.00 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 310 | 42.90 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 2.07 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.28 | 58 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 6.22 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 4.01 | 22 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.28 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 29 | 4.01 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.11 | 33 |
| Touches | 489 | 67.60 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 60 | 8.29 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.69 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.28 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.14 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ionuț Cercel completes 0 dribbles and wins 29 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 2.63 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.66 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.97 | 35 |
| Clearances | 24 | 3.32 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 3.46 | 31 |
| 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 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.94 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 34 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.21 | 74 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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
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Ionuț Cercel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 | 0.00 |
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.
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 Farul Constanța in the Superliga, representing Romania. Ionuț Cercel is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 14 November 2006.
Most recent appearance
Ionuț Cercel's most recent match was away at Hermannstadt on March 29th. Farul Constanța lost 2-0. Ionuț Cercel played 16 minutes with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
- May 11th1-2 winatDinamo Bucureşti(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 1st4-3 winvsBotoşani(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 29th2-0 lossatHermannstadt(16 mins, rating 6.31)
- November 18th4-0 winvsOtelul(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 25th3-3 drawatHermannstadt(61 mins, rating 6.46)
Next fixture
Ionuț Cercel and Farul Constanța are next in action on March 10th against Corvinul Hunedoara in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Farul Constanța vs Corvinul Hunedoara match preview.
Teammates at Farul Constanța
Ionuț Cercel currently plays alongside David Maftei, David Păcuraru, Lucas Pellegrini, Gustavo Marins, Bogdan Țîru, Alexandru Buzbuchi, Sofyane Bouzamoucha, André Seruca, Mario Andrei Aioanei, Eduard Radaslavescu, Ștefan Duțu, Nicolas Constantinescu, Rareș Mihai Fotin, Alexandru Goncear, Rafael Munteanu, Ionuț Cercel, Denis Alibec, Ionuț Larie, Alexandru Telehoi, Răzvan Marincean, Răzvan Tănasă, Ionuț Cojocaru, Iustin Doicaru, Ionuț Vînă, Cristian Ganea, Cristian Sima, Dan Sîrbu, Vlad Rafaila, Jakub Vojtus, Gabriel Dănuleasă, N. Popescu, Luca Banu, Valentin Țicu, Eddy Sylvestre, Fabinho, Tony Njiké, Steve Furtado, Victor Dican and Narek Grigoryan at Farul Constanța.