Denis Ciobotariu
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Denis Ciobotariu 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Denis Ciobotariu has appeared in 22 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,747 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.40 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.26 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 46 |
Denis Ciobotariu has taken 8 shots with 4 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 218 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Denis Ciobotariu has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 874 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1044 | 53.80 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 901 | 46.40 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 64 | 3.30 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 60 | 3.09 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 123 | 6.34 | 69 |
Denis Ciobotariu has completed 901 of 1044 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.21 | 41 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.31 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 67 | 3.45 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 1.24 | 38 |
| Touches | 1272 | 65.50 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 170 | 8.76 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.36 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.72 | 57 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.15 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Denis Ciobotariu completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 67 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.29 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.77 | 24 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.77 | 13 |
| Clearances | 86 | 4.43 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 75 | 3.86 | 45 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.15 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Denis Ciobotariu makes 25 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 86 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.88 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.67 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.60 | 47 |
| 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 |
Denis Ciobotariu has committed 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.7 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right center back (16 appearances), also at left center back (2) and right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Denis Ciobotariu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 39 | 3,466 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 76 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 35 | 2,848 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 50 | 6.99 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 27 | 2,188 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Denis Ciobotariu
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Denis Ciobotariu has scored 2 goals across 22 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1747 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Denis Ciobotariu has attempted 8 shots with 4 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Denis Ciobotariu has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Denis Ciobotariu has contributed 4 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Denis Ciobotariu has registered 25 tackles (15 won), 15 interceptions, and 86 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 901 from 1044 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Denis Ciobotariu has won 67 of 123 total duels.
Discipline
Denis Ciobotariu has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 14.
About Denis Ciobotariu
Denis Ciobotariu is a 28-year-old defender playing for Rapid Bucuresti in the Superliga, representing Romania. Denis Ciobotariu is right-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 10 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
Denis Ciobotariu's most recent match was away at Universitatea Craiova on May 29th. Rapid Bucuresti drew 0-0. Denis Ciobotariu played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.92.
Recent matches
- May 29th0-0 drawvsUniversitatea Craiova(90 mins, rating 6.92)
- January 11th2-2 drawatArgeş(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
- August 29th1-0 lossatUniversitatea Cluj(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- November 29th1-2 lossvsCFR Cluj(44 mins, rating 6.65)
- January 24th3-1 lossatDinamo Bucureşti(64 mins, rating 6.17)
Next fixture
Denis Ciobotariu and Rapid Bucuresti are next in action on November 3rd against Sepsi in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rapid Bucuresti vs Sepsi match preview.
Teammates at Rapid Bucuresti
Denis Ciobotariu currently plays alongside A. Kumer, Omar El Sawy, Bogdan Ungureanu, Andrei Sucu, Daniel Graovac, Raul Stanciu, Antoine Baroan, Vladan Bubanja, Denis Ciobotariu, Cristian Manea, Mohammed Kamara, Marian Aioani, Dejan Iliev, Cristian Ignat, Luka Gojkovic, Rareș Pop, Drilon Hazrollaj, Timotej Jambor, Andrei Borza, Jakub Hromada, Lars Kramer, Benjamin Siegrist, Alexandru Pașcanu, Borisav Burmaz, Gabriel Gheorghe, Răzvan Onea, Cătălin Vulturar, Talisson, Olimpiu Moruțan, Robert Salceanu, Constantin Grameni, Alexandru Dobre and Claudiu Petrila at Rapid Bucuresti.