Luca Băsceanu

Luca Constantin Băsceanu (born 17 May 2006) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Liga I club Universitatea Craiova.

Club career

Farul Constanța Băsceanu came through the ranks of the Gheorghe Hagi Academy, which he joined in 2012 at the age of six. He made his senior debut for Farul Constanța on 2 November 2023, appearing as a substitute in a 0–1 Cupa României group stage defeat to Gloria Buzău.

Băsceanu played his first Liga I match on 21 October 2024, coming off the bench in a 0–5 away loss to Rapid București. He scored his first league goal on 29 March 2025, in a 3–4 away defeat to Botoșani.

Universitatea Craiova On 20 May 2025, Universitatea Craiova reportedly reached an agreement to sign Băsceanu for a transfer fee of €1 million plus 20% interest. The move was officially announced on 1 July.

Băsceanu made his debut for Craiova on 3 August 2025, starting in a 3–2 away victory over CFR Cluj in the Liga I.

International career Băsceanu has represented the Romania national team at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels.

Player profile

Style of play Băsceanu is a versatile attacking player, primarily operating as a winger or an attacking midfielder.

Reception Following a Liga I appearance in March 2025, former Romanian international Ilie Dumitrescu praised Băsceanu for his impact off the bench, noting that he "added pace", "created imbalance", and showed "the traits of a top-level footballer". Dumitrescu also commended the youngster's interpretation of play and his courage to take initiative at only 18 years old.

During that same period, Adrian Mutu described Băsceanu as one of the most promising Romanian talents in recent years and expressed confidence in his potential to become a leading footballer.

Honours Universitatea Craiova Liga I: 2025–26 Cupa României: 2025–26 Supercupa României: 2026