Romario Benzar

Romario Sandu Benzar (born 26 March 1992) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Liga III club ASU Politehnica Timișoara.

Club career Viitorul Constanța Benzar started playing football in the Gheorghe Hagi Academy and made his debut for fellow team Viitorul Constanța in 2010. He won the Liga I in 2016–17.

FCSB On 10 August 2017, FCSB announced the signings of Benzar and his Viitorul Constanța teammate Dragoș Nedelcu for a combined €2.7 million. Benzar penned a five-year deal with a €10 million buyout clause.

He scored his first competitive goal with a free kick in a 2–1 league victory over Juventus București.

Lecce On 30 June 2019, it was announced that Benzar had signed with newly promoted Serie A side Lecce for a reported fee of €2,000,000.

Loan to Perugia On 20 January 2020, he joined Serie B club Perugia on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season, with an option to purchase.

Loan to Viitorul On 24 September 2020 he was loaned to Viitorul.

International career Benzar made his debut for Romania U17 on 21 September 2008, in a game against Denmark.

He was part of the team which played at the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship in Romania.

In September 2016, Benzar was selected in Romania's senior squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Montenegro.

Personal life Benzar is named after former Brazilian international Romário. His younger brother, Daniel, is also a footballer.

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Honours Viitorul Constanța Liga I: 2016–17 Supercupa României runner-up: 2017 Liga III: 2009–10

Farul Constanța Liga I: 2022–23

ASU Politehnica Timișoara Liga III: 2025–26

Individual Liga I Team of the Season: 2016–17, 2018–19 Liga I Team of the Regular Season: 2018–19 Liga I Team of the Championship play-offs: 2018–19