| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Vasilică Cristocea | ||
| Date of birth | 27 July 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Hârşova, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999–2006 | Farul Constanţa | 156 | (26) |
| 2006–2009 | Steaua Bucureşti | 46 | (6) |
| 2008–2009 | Steaua II Bucureşti | 5 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ | 14 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Farul Constanţa | 23 | (2) |
| 2010– | Viitorul Constanţa | 27 | (7) |
| National team‡ | |||
| Romania U-21 | 1 | (0) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14 November 2008. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Vasilică Cristocea, (born 27 July 1980 in Hârşova) is a Romanian football player.
Cristocea is a player who is able to link attack and midfield effectively.
Originally a left midfielder, he can as well play in the center of behind the forwards. He is renowned for his technique, accurate free kicks, and the ability to put his team-mates through into great positions.
Cristocea made his debut playing for Carsium Hârşova's youth teams, before joining Farul Constanţa in 1999 and then Steaua Bucureşti seven years later.
At Steaua Bucureşti he is yet to establish himself as a first team regular, however he is a very good option for the team's coach, as he proved himself during some important matches, which include one in UEFA Champions League.