Iasmin Latovlevici (Serbian Cyrillic: Јасмин Латовљевић, romanizedJasmin Latovljević; born 11 May 1986) is a former Romanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back.

Iasmin Latovlevici
Latovlevici with Steaua București in 2014
Personal information
Date of birth (1986-05-11) 11 May 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Moldova Nouă, Romania
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Youth career
1994–2002 Minerul Moldova Nouă
2002–2005 LPS Banatul Timișoara
2005 Golf Timișoara
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2010 Politehnica Timișoara 33 (0)
2006–2008 Politehnica II Timișoara 24 (1)
2005CFR Timișoara (loan) 14 (0)
2009–2010Gloria Bistrița (loan) 12 (0)
2010–2015 Steaua București 110 (7)
2015–2016 Gençlerbirliği 10 (0)
2016–2017 Karabükspor 30 (3)
2017–2018 Galatasaray 10 (0)
2018–2020 Bursaspor 39 (4)
2020 Kisvárda 0 (0)
2020–2021 CFR Cluj 12 (1)
2021–2022 Argeș Pitești 35 (1)
2023 Petrolul Ploiești 0 (0)
Total 329 (17)
International career
2006–2008 Romania U21 8 (0)
2011–2017 Romania 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Latovlevici started out as a senior at CFR Timișoara in 2005, while on loan from Politehnica Timișoara. His performances inspired a move to Steaua București in 2010, where he won seven domestic trophies before moving abroad to Turkey. He represented several teams in the latter country, including Galatasaray with which he won the 2017–18 Süper Lig, and returned to Romania in 2020.

Latovlevici made his senior debut for the Romania national team in June 2011, in a 0–1 friendly loss to Brazil, and amassed 13 appearances for the nation.

Club career

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Early career / Politehnica Timișoara

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After appearing in all matches in the first part of the 2005–06 season for CFR Timișoara, Latovlevici was transferred to neighbouring club Politehnica Timișoara and made his Divizia A debut the same season, in a match against Oțelul Galați.[citation needed]

Steaua București

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On 8 July 2010, Latovlevici signed a five-year deal with FC Steaua București.[1] He made his competitive debut on 25 July, in 2–1 Liga I away victory over Universitatea Cluj.

On 21 February 2013, Latovlevici opened the scoring in a 2–0 win over Ajax in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 32; his side managed to qualify after winning 4–2 at the subsequent penalty shootout.[2]

During his five-year stint in the capital, Latovlevici won seven domestic titles, amassing 177 appearances and 12 goals in all competitions.

Turkey

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On 30 June 2015, Latovlevici agreed to a three-year contract with Turkish club Gençlerbirliği.[3] He then joined Kardemir Karabükspor in the summer of 2016, also in the Süper Lig.[4]

On 7 September 2017, Galatasaray announced the transfer of Latovlevici for a 550,000 fee. He signed a one-year deal with the option of another season, which would have been activated in case he made 18 appearances for the team.[5][6] He recorded his debut nine days later, in a 2–0 league win over Kasımpaşa.[7]

After failing to meet the number of appearances required for staying at Galatasaray, Latovlevici agreed to a one-year contract with fellow league club Bursaspor on 28 August 2018.[8] He scored three goals from 25 games as the season ended in relegation for "the Green Crocodiles", but extended his deal nevertheless.

Late career

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On 5 October 2020, after a brief spell at Hungarian side Kisvárda during which he did not make any appearances, Latovlevici returned to Romania by signing a contract with defending champions CFR Cluj.[9] He played seven league games in the remainder of the season, as "the White-Burgundies" won their fourth consecutive championship title.

On 28 September 2021, Latovlevici moved to fellow Liga I team FC Argeș Pitești on a two-year deal.[10] He terminated his contract on 8 November 2022, after executive director Daniel Stanciu publicly stated that Argeș lost several matches because of his blunders.[11]

In April 2023, it was reported that Latovlevici signed for Petrolul Ploiești,[12] although not officially confirmed by the club's website. The following month, rumours surfaced that a group of supporters opposed his signing and tried to remove a Petrolul shirt from him during a training, which led Latovlevici to promptly leave the team; head coach Florin Pârvu confirmed the incident, but stated that Latovlevici was still under contract.[13]

International career

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After representing Romania at under-21 level, Latovlevici made his full debut for the country in a 0–1 friendly loss to Brazil in São Paulo, on 7 June 2011.[14]

Personal life

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In June 2013, Latovlevici married his partner Roxana in a Serbian church in Timișoara, with his former Politehnica Timișoara teammate Costel Pantilimon acting as best man.[15]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Politehnica Timișoara 2005–06 Divizia A 2 0 0 0 2 0
2006–07 Liga I 2 0 1 0 3 0
2007–08 Liga I 7 0 0 0 7 0
2008–09 Liga I 20 0 3 0 0 0 23 0
2009–10 Liga I 2 0 0 0 2[b] 0 4 0
Total 33 0 4 0 2 0 39 0
CFR Timișoara (loan) 2005–06 Divizia B 14 0 0 0 14 0
Gloria Bistrița (loan) 2009–10 Liga I 12 0 12 0
Steaua București 2010–11 Liga I 27 0 4 1 8[c] 0 39 1
2011–12 Liga I 22 1 1 0 9[c] 0 1 0 33 1
2012–13 Liga I 24 2 0 0 13[c] 2 37 4
2013–14 Liga I 25 3 4 1 12[b] 1 1 0 42 5
2014–15 Liga I 12 1 1 0 2 0 10[d] 0 1 0 26 1
Total 110 7 10 2 2 0 52 3 3 0 177 12
Gençlerbirliği 2015–16 Süper Lig 10 0 1 0 11 0
Karabükspor 2016–17 Süper Lig 30 3 30 3
Galatasaray 2017–18 Süper Lig 10 0 5 0 15 0
Bursaspor 2018–19 Süper Lig 25 3 1 0 26 3
2019–20 TFF First League 14 1 1 0 15 1
Total 39 4 2 0 41 4
CFR Cluj 2020–21 Liga I 7 0 1 0 1[c] 0 0 0 9 0
2021–22 Liga I 5 1 0 0 2[b] 0 0 0 7 1
Total 12 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 16 1
Argeș Pitești 2021–22 Liga I 24 1 4 0 28 1
2022–23 Liga I 11 0 1 0 12 0
Total 35 1 5 0 40 1
Career total 305 16 28 2 2 0 57 3 3 0 395 21
  1. ^ All appearances in Supercupa României
  2. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  3. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, four appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Romania
2011 3 0
2012 3 0
2013 3 0
2014 0 0
2015 0 0
2016 2 0
2017 2 0
Total 13 0

Honours

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Steaua București[16]

Galatasaray[16]

CFR Cluj[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Iasmin Latovlevici in cantonamentul Stelei" [Iasmin Latovlevici is training with Steaua] (in Romanian). FC Steaua București. 8 July 2010. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
  2. ^ "Steaua 2–0 (4–2p) Ajax". UEFA.com. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Latovlevici a semnat pe trei ani cu Genclerbirligi: "E un nou început, vreau să joc în cupele europene cu această echipă"" [Latovlevici signed a three-year contract with Gençlerbirliği: "It's a new beginning, I want to play in European competitions with this team"]. ProSport. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Noua COLONIE de români: TORJE şi LATO SEMNEAZĂ" [New COLONY of Romanians: TORJE and LATO are signing] (in Romanian). Fanatik.ro. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Iasmin Latovlevici Galatasaray'da" [Iasmin Latovlevici at Galatasaray] (in Turkish). Galatasaray S.K. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Latovlevici a fost prezentat oficial la Galatasaray. Ce salariu are fostul stelist și clauza specială din contract" [Latovlevici was officially presented at Galatasaray. How much the former Steaua player will earn and his special contract clause] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  7. ^ "Galatasaray - Kasımpaşa: 2–0 (İşte maçın özeti)" [Galatasaray - Kasımpaşa: 2–0 (Here is the summary of the match)]. Milliyet (in Turkish). 16 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Latovlevici și-a găsit echipă! A fost prezentat oficial și va fi coleg cu Bogdan Stancu" [Latovlevici found a team! He was officially unveiled and will be teammates with Bogdan Stancu]. Digi Sport. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Bun venit, Iasmin Latovlevici!" [Welcome, Iasmin Latovlevici!] (in Romanian). CFR Cluj. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  10. ^ "OFICIAL Kehinde Fatai şi Iasmin Latovlevici au semnat cu FC Argeș Pitești" [OFFICIAL Kehinde Fatai and Iasmin Latovlevici signed with FC Argeș Pitești]. ProSport. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  11. ^ "OFICIAL | Iasmin Latovlevici, dat afară de FC Argeș, după gafele din ultimele meciuri" [OFFICIAL | Iasmin Latovlevici, kicked out from FC Argeș, after his blunders in the last matches] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  12. ^ "FOTO | Iasmin Latovlevici a semnat cu un club din SuperLiga României! Unde a ajuns fostul fundaș de la FCSB" [PHOTO | Iasmin Latovlevici signed for a Romanian SuperLiga club! Where did the former FCSB defender end up at] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  13. ^ "EXCLUSIV | Ce se întâmplă cu Iasmin Latovlevici, după ce fanii Petrolului au vrut să-l dezbrace de echipament: "E jucătorul nostru"" [EXCLUSIVE | What happens with Iasmin Latovlevici, after the fans of Petrolul tried to remove his kit: "He's our player"] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Tricolorii debutează cu o înfrângere în turneul sud-american. Brazilia - România 1-0" ["The Tricolours" start with a defeat in the South American tournament. Brazil - Romania 1–0] (in Romanian). DC News. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  15. ^ "Latovlevici s-a căsătorit! Naș i-a fost amicul Pantilimon" [Latovlevici got married! His best man was his friend Costel Pantilimon] (in Romanian). DigiSport. 2 June 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  16. ^ a b c d Iasmin Latovlevici at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  17. ^ "Iasmin Latovlevici". European Football. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
  18. ^ "FOTO&VIDEO | CFR Cluj a câștigat Supercupa României!" [PHOTO&VIDEO | CFR Cluj won the Romanian Supercup!] (in Romanian). Romanian Football Federation. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
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