Cornel Lupău (born 2 October 1957 – 15 June 2014) was a Romanian professional footballer. Lupău grew up at Minerul Baia Mare, team for which he made his senior debut, at the level of Divizia B. In 1976, Cornel moved to Bihor Oradea and made its debut in the top-flight, level at which he played in 100 matches, also scoring 8 goals. In 1983 he moved to UTA Arad, then played and coached for various teams at amateur level.[1]
 Cornel Lupău in the 1976 Romania Olympic | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 October 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Bratca, Romania | ||
| Date of death | 15 June 2014 (aged 56) | ||
| Place of death | Oradea, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1971–1975 | Minerul Baia Mare | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1976 | Minerul Baia Mare | ||
| 1976–1983 | Bihor Oradea | 100 | (8) |
| 1983–1984 | UTA Arad | ||
| Total | 100+ | (8+) | |
| International career | |||
| 1976 | Romania Olympic | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Bihor Oradea (youth) | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 June 2020 | |||
In 1976, Cornel Lupău was also a member of the Romanian Olympic football team.[2]
After retirement he was for many years a football coach in the youth academy of Bihor Oradea.
Honours
editBihor Oradea
References
edit- ^ S-a stins din viaţă Cornel Lupău (Cornel Lupău passed away). crisana.ro (in Romanian)
- ^ Ne-a părăsit fostul fotbalist Cornel Lupău (Former football player Cornel Lupău has left us). bihon.ro (in Romanian)
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