Anghel Iordănescu: Biography, Facts and Career

Anghel Iordănescu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈaŋɡel jordəˈnesku]; born 4 May 1950) is a Romanian former footballer and former manager, who played as a forward. Iordănescu, nicknamed Puiu, spent most of his playing career at Steaua București, winning two Romanian League titles and several Cupa României trophies. He also had a two-season spell at Greek side OFI Crete. During his time as an assistant coach at Steaua, he came out of retirement and played in the victory against Barcelona in the 1986 European Cup final. He also represented Romania in 54 matches at international level, scoring 21 goals. As a coach, Iordănescu won four Romanian League championships, two Cupa României trophies and the 1986 European Super Cup with Steaua, while also reaching the 1987–88 European Cup semifinals and the final in the 1988–89 edition. He led Romania's national team in the 1994 World Cup, Euro 1996, the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2016 final tournaments. The team reached the quarter-finals in the 1994 World Cup. He also had a spell from 1998 to 1999 with the Greece national team. Furthermore, Iordănescu found success in the Arab world, notably winning the AFC Champions League in 2000 and 2005 with Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad respectively.

Quick facts about Anghel Iordănescu

• Full name: Anghel Iordănescu
• Born: 1950-05-04
• Nationality: Romania
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q539072

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