Kevin Ciubotaru (born 2 February 2004) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Liga II club Unirea Ungheni, on loan from Liga I club Hermannstadt.[1] Born in Italy, he has represented Romania at youth level.
Early life
Ciubotaru was born in Rome, Italy, to Romanian parents and started football with the youth academy of Ciampino.[2]
Club career
While playing for Rapid Vienna, he was loaned to Austria XIII, Admira Youth and TWL Youth.[3] After five years playing in Austria, Ciubotaru moved to England with his father for educational purposes.[4] He then trialed with English Premier League sides Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Watford.[5] After that, he received an offer from Barnet and played the youth academy of Parma and the Kinetic Foundation before signing for Scottish side Rangers B.[6]
International career
Ciubotaru has represented Romania at youth level.[7]
Style of play
Ciubotaru mainly operates as a left-back.[8]
Personal life
Ciubotaru is the son of Silviu Ciubotaru.[9]
References
- ^ Bădulescu, Silvian (4 July 2023). "Dinamo și-a adus un fotbalist care a fost legitimat la Rangers". Prosport (in Romanian). Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Ciubotaru va fi coleg cu Ianis Hagi la scoțieni". gsp.ro.
- ^ "Cine este Kevin Ciubotaru, al doilea român". primul11.com.
- ^ "Inside Rangers' developing relationship with Kinetic Foundation as Kevin Ciubotaru follows Joe Aribo route to Ibrox". footballscotland.co.uk.
- ^ "Un fotbalist român a ratat transferul la Chelsea, Tottenham sau Arsenal, însă a ajuns în Italia, la o echipă de tradiţie". orangesport.ro (Archived).
- ^ "Who is Kevin Ciubotaru? Rangers prospect who walked the Joe Aribo path flies under transfer radar". dailyrecord.co.uk.
- ^ "con Kevin Ciubotaru difensore Nazionale Under 16 della Romania". sportakm.com.
- ^ "Who is Rangers signing Kevin Ciubotaru? The Romanian youngster determined to break into the Ibrox first team". glasgowtimes.co.uk.
- ^ "Kevin Ciubotaru: "M-au remarcat într-un clip de prezentare dedicat unui fost coleg"". playsport.ro (Archived).