Matei Cristian Ilie (born 11 December 2002) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga I club CFR Cluj.

Club career

Padova

He made his Serie C debut on 10 September 2022 in a game against Vicenza.[1] On 1 September 2023, Ilie's contract with Padova was terminated by mutual consent.[2]

CFR Cluj

On 5 September 2023, Ilie signed with CFR Cluj.[3]

Personal life

His father, Constantin, was also a professional footballer.[4]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 9 March 2025[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Padova 2021–22 Serie C 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23 Serie C 16 0 1 0 17 0
Total 16 0 2 0 0 0 18 0
CFR Cluj 2023–24 Liga I 18 1 2 0 20 1
2024–25 Liga I 22 1 1 0 2 0 25 1
Total 40 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 45 2
Career Total 56 2 5 0 2 0 0 0 63 2

Honours

Padova

References

  1. ^ "Game Report by Soccerway". Soccerway. 10 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Risolto il contratto tra Calcio Padova ed Ilie Christian Matei" [The contract between Calcio Padova and Ilie Christian Matei has been terminated] (in Italian). Padova. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  3. ^ "BINE AI VENIT, MATEI ILIE!" [WELCOME, MATEI ILIE!] (in Romanian). CFR Cluj. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Fiul lui Costel Ilie, noul star al naționalei de tineret: "Aș dori oricărei familii să simtă ce simțim noi. Nu am vrut să se știe că este fiul meu. Este cariera lui"". prosport.ro.
  5. ^ Matei Ilie at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)
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