1. Denis Alibec is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I club Farul Constanta and the Romania national team.
21 Facts About Denis Alibec
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Denis Alibec only made two Serie A appearances and was loaned out several times, before being brought back to Romania by Astra Giurgiu.
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Denis Alibec represented the country in two UEFA European Championships, in 2016 and 2024.
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At age ten, after only playing football on the beaches of his native Mangalia, Denis Alibec chose to focus entirely on the sport and joined the youth setup of Callatis Mangalia.
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In July 2009, it was announced that Denis Alibec signed a four-year contract with Italian club Inter Milan.
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On 24 August 2011, Denis Alibec joined Belgian Pro League side Mechelen on a one-year deal.
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Denis Alibec went on to make five appearances and score two goals in the group stage of the competition, his notable display throughout 2016 earning him the Gazeta Sporturilor Romanian Footballer of the Year award.
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On 5 January 2017, Denis Alibec moved to fellow Liga I team FC Steaua Bucuresti on a five-year deal.
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Denis Alibec managed to regain his form during his spell back at the Marin Anastasovici Stadium, as he scored 22 times from 61 games in all competitions.
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On 2 October 2020, Denis Alibec officially transferred to Turkish team Kayserispor, where he joined compatriots and former Astra teammates Silviu Lung Jr.
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Denis Alibec suffered an injury after the second goal, and as a result only appeared five more times during the remainder of the season without netting.
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On 17 July 2021, Denis Alibec was sent out on a one-year loan to CFR Cluj, with the deal reuniting him with former Astra manager Marius Sumudica.
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The latter was replaced by Dan Petrescu, and Denis Alibec began to feature less for the Romanian defending champions.
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Denis Alibec moved to Super League Greece club Atromitos in the winter transfer window, on loan until the end of the campaign.
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On 14 July 2022, Denis Alibec returned to Farul Constanta on a free transfer.
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Denis Alibec signed a one-year deal with the option of another season.
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On 15 August 2023, Denis Alibec joined Qatar Stars League club Muaither.
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On 21 December that year, the Gazeta Sporturilor newspaper announced that Denis Alibec came third in voting for the 2023 Romanian Footballer of the Year award, representing only his second appearance in top five since his 2016 win.
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Denis Alibec played youth football for Romania at under-17, under-19, and under-21 levels.
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On 7 June 2024, Denis Alibec was named in the squad for the Euro 2024.
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Denis Alibec only made two substitute appearances, as Romania topped its group but was eliminated by the Netherlands in the round of 16.