Adrian Mutu Profile

Adrian Mutu is a former Romanian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the best players to come out of Romania. He was born on January 8, 1979, in Caline?ti, Romania, and began his football career at the age of 16 with Arge? Pite?ti.

Mutu's talent quickly caught the attention of larger clubs, and in 1999, he moved to Dinamo Bucure?ti. He spent two seasons with Dinamo before moving to Inter Milan in 2000. However, he struggled to establish himself at Inter and was loaned out to Verona and Parma before moving to Chelsea in 2003.

At Chelsea, Mutu found his stride and became a key player for the team. He helped them win the Premier League in his first season, scoring 10 goals in 27 appearances. However, his time at Chelsea was marred by controversy. In 2004, he tested positive for cocaine and was subsequently released by the club.

Mutu's career continued with various clubs throughout Europe, including Juventus, Fiorentina, and AC Ajaccio. He was a prolific scorer and won several individual awards, including the Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year award in 2006.

Despite his success on the pitch, Mutu's career was plagued by off-field controversies. In addition to his positive drug test at Chelsea, he was also involved in a doping scandal while playing for Fiorentina. He was subsequently banned from football for several months.

Mutu retired from football in 2019, ending a career that spanned over two decades. He finished his career with a total of 156 goals in 402 appearances, and his contributions to Romanian football have been widely recognized.