Alexandru Golban

Alexandru Golban (born 28 February 1979) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. He represented the Moldova national team internationally.

Club career Golban was born in Chișinău, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union. At club level, he was known in 2001–02 season where he received his first national call-up. In February 2004, he left Moldova to Ukrainian side Karpaty Lviv, signing a three-year contract. He played for the club in two First League seasons, and two Premier League half-seasons, where he just played four times in Ukrainian Premier League. After receiving the Romanian nationality, he moved to German 2. Bundesliga side Eintracht Braunschweig. After the club relegated to the Regionalliga in summer 2007, he moved to Romanian side Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ and in mid-season to Kazakhstani side FC Tobol.

International career Golban has made 15 appearances for Moldova, and he played in UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying and 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Personal life Golban holds dual Moldovan-Romanian nationality.

Career statistics Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 11 February 2002 Ta' Qali Stadium, Attard, Malta 2–0 Won Rothmans Tournament 2. 11 February 2002 Ta' Qali Stadium, Attard, Malta 2–0 Won Rothmans Tournament 3. 12 February 2003 Lokomotivi Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia 2–2 Drew Friendly 4. 20 November 2003 Stade Alphonse Theis, Hesperange, Luxembourg 1–2 Won Friendly