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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Universitatea Craiova.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga I | 30 | 1 | 2 | 2293 | 6.94 |
 UEFA Europa Conference League | 8 | 0 | 2 | 696 | 6.93 |
Scout report
N. Bancu is a 33-year-old central midfielder at Universitatea Craiova, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 2 assists in 30 appearances, a Season grade of 23, top 33% of Liga I central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 12.9, ranking 271st of 318 in the Liga I. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (63.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.98 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Bancu.
Judged on this season alone, Bancu graded 23 — a solid campaign that ranks top 33% of the 40 central midfielders in the Liga I, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 2.983 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Bancu, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 13, 32nd of 40 of the 40 central midfielders in the Liga I. At 33 Bancu is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.9 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Universitatea Craiova finished 1st of 6 · a title-challenging side
2.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 12 clean sheets across 30 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 6) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 63.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 12.9, Bancu carries the 32nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Liga I of 40. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.98 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Liga I with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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