Andrei Cordea

Andrei Ioan Cordea (born 24 June 1999) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Liga I club CFR Cluj.

Club career Cordea moved to FCSB from Academia Clinceni for an undisclosed transfer fee on 5 June 2021, signing a five-year deal with a €10 million buyout clause. On 15 July, he registered his debut in a goalless draw at Botoșani.

Cordea scored his first goal for the Roș-albaștrii seven days later, in a 1–0 UEFA Europa Conference League defeat of Shakter Karagandy. On the 25th, he netted his first Liga I goal against Universitatea Craiova.

On 12 September 2021, he scored in a 6–0 rout of Dinamo București, which registered the greatest goal difference ever in the Eternal derby.

On 22 August 2023, Cordea joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Tai on a two-year deal.

On 30 July 2025, Cordea returned to his native country by signing with CFR Cluj.

International career Following his good display at FCSB, Cordea received his first call-up to the Romania national team and made his debut on 5 September 2021, in a 2–0 defeat of Liechtenstein counting for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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International Cordea celebrating with FCSB after a win against CFR Cluj, April 2022.

Honours FCSB Liga I: 2023–24