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{{Short description|Romanian association football manager and former player}}
{{Short description|Romanian football manager and player (born 1978)}}
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| caption = Iordănescu in 2024
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| fullname = Edward Marius Iordănescu
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|6|16|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|6|16|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bucharest]], Romania
| birth_place = [[Bucharest]], Romania
| height = 1.85 m
| height = 1.85 m
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[Romania national football team|Romania]] (head coach)
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| youthyears1 = 1984–1996
| youthclubs1 = [[CSA Steaua București (football)|Steaua București]]
| youthclubs1 = [[CSA Steaua București (football)|Steaua București]]
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| years4 = 1999–2000
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| managerclubs2 = [[FCSB|Steaua București]] (caretaker)
| managerclubs2 = [[FCSB|Steaua București]] (caretaker)
| manageryears3 = 2011–2012
| manageryears3 = 2011–2012
| managerclubs3 = [[FCSB]] (assistant)
| managerclubs3 = [[FCSB|Steaua București]] (assistant)
| manageryears4 = 2012
| manageryears4 = 2012
| managerclubs4 = [[FC Vaslui]] (assistant)
| managerclubs4 = [[FC Vaslui|Vaslui]] (assistant)
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| manageryears5 = 2012
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| managerclubs5 = [[FC Vaslui|Vaslui]] (caretaker)
| manageryears6 = 2013
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| managerclubs6 = [[AFC Fortuna Poiana Câmpina|Fortuna Brazi]]
| managerclubs6 = [[AFC Fortuna Poiana Câmpina|Fortuna Brazi]]
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| manageryears15 = 2022–2024
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'''Edward Iordănescu''' ({{IPA-ro|ˈedu.ard jordəˈnesku}}; born 16 June 1978), sometimes known as '''Iordănescu Jr.''', is a Romanian former [[association football|footballer]], who played as a [[midfielder]], and the current [[manager (association football)|manager]] of the [[Romania national football team|Romania national team]].
'''Edward''' "'''Edi'''" '''Marius Iordănescu''' ({{IPA|ro|ˈedu.ard jordəˈnesku}}; born 16 June 1978), sometimes known as '''Iordănescu Jr.''', is a Romanian professional [[Association football|football]] [[Manager (association football)|manager]] and former player, who recently coached the [[Romania national football team|Romania national team]].


He represented nine teams during a rather uneventful playing career, including stints abroad with [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]] and [[Alki Larnaca FC|Alki Larnaca]]. He started his coaching career at [[FCSB]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/nationala/anghel-iordanescu-a-decis-anuntul-facut-azi-de-fiul-sau-499190.html|title=Anghel Iordănescu a decis! Anunțul făcut azi de fiul său|publisher=gsp.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=Anghel Iordănescu has decided! The announcement made today by his son|access-date= 8 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prosport.ro/sport-life/special/special-situatie-de-gradul-i-in-liga-1-ce-a-realizat-silviu-lung-jr-prin-castigarea-titlului-cu-astra-de-la-fratii-valcov-la-fratii-costea-si-familia-piturca-15286412|title=SPECIAL Situaţie de gradul I în Liga 1. Ce a realizat Silviu Lung jr. prin câştigarea titlului cu Astra. De la fraţii Vâlcov, la fraţii Costea şi familia Piţurcă|date=9 May 2016|publisher=prosport.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=SPECIAL First grade situation in Liga 1. What Silviu Lung jr. accomplished by winning the title with Astra. From the brothers Vâlcov to the brothers Costea and the Piţurcă family|access-date= 8 October 2017}}</ref>
A [[midfielder]], Iordănescu represented nine teams during a rather uneventful playing career, including stints abroad with [[Panionios F.C.|Panionios]] and [[Alki Larnaca FC|Alki Larnaca]]. He started both his playing and coaching career at [[FCSB|Steaua București]], emulating his father [[Anghel Iordănescu|Anghel]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/nationala/anghel-iordanescu-a-decis-anuntul-facut-azi-de-fiul-sau-499190.html|title=Anghel Iordănescu a decis! Anunțul făcut azi de fiul său|publisher=gsp.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=Anghel Iordănescu has decided! The announcement made today by his son|access-date= 8 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prosport.ro/sport-life/special/special-situatie-de-gradul-i-in-liga-1-ce-a-realizat-silviu-lung-jr-prin-castigarea-titlului-cu-astra-de-la-fratii-valcov-la-fratii-costea-si-familia-piturca-15286412|title=SPECIAL Situaţie de gradul I în Liga 1. Ce a realizat Silviu Lung jr. prin câştigarea titlului cu Astra. De la fraţii Vâlcov, la fraţii Costea şi familia Piţurcă|date=9 May 2016|publisher=prosport.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=SPECIAL First grade situation in Liga 1. What Silviu Lung jr. accomplished by winning the title with Astra. From the brothers Vâlcov to the brothers Costea and the Piţurcă family|access-date= 8 October 2017}}</ref>


Iordănescu has found more success after his retirement as a player, earning a reputation in his country of being a studious manager who prepares matches in great detail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.playsport.ro/sumudica-secundul-lui-iordanescu-la-vaslui-adrian-porumboiu-face-dezvaluiri-incredibile-58202|title=Șumudică, "secundul" lui Iordănescu la Vaslui? Adrian Porumboiu face dezvăluiri incredibile!|trans-title=Șumudică, Iordănescu's "assistant" at Vaslui? Adrian Porumboiu makes incredible statements!|publisher=Playsport|language=ro|date=20 August 2021|accessdate=22 August 2021}}</ref> During his two stints at [[CFR Cluj]] he guided the team to three domestic trophies, and in 2022 was appointed at the helm of the Romania national team, subsequently leading them to qualification for [[UEFA Euro 2024]].
Following his retirement as a player, Iordănescu emerged as a notable figure in the Romanian managerial sphere, earning praise for his meticulous approach to match preparation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.playsport.ro/sumudica-secundul-lui-iordanescu-la-vaslui-adrian-porumboiu-face-dezvaluiri-incredibile-58202|title=Șumudică, "secundul" lui Iordănescu la Vaslui? Adrian Porumboiu face dezvăluiri incredibile!|trans-title=Șumudică, Iordănescu's "assistant" at Vaslui? Adrian Porumboiu makes incredible statements!|publisher=Playsport|language=ro|date=20 August 2021|accessdate=22 August 2021}}</ref> He guided [[CFR Cluj]] to three domestic trophies during his two stints, and in 2022 was appointed at the helm of the Romania national team, subsequently leading them to qualification for the [[UEFA Euro 2024]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Iordănescu's connection with [[FC Steaua București|Steaua București]] began in early 1984, at the age of six. His father [[Anghel Iordănescu]], who was an assistant coach at the time, took him along with him to attend games at the [[Stadionul Steaua (1974)|Ghencea Stadium]]. He sat next to [[Alin Stoica]], also the son of a [[Tudorel Stoica|club legend]], and they began playing together during warm ups and half-time breaks. After playing for Steaua's youth teams, Iordănescu was promoted to the first team in 1996 along with Stoica.
Iordănescu's link with [[FC Steaua București|Steaua București]] began in early 1984, aged six, when his father [[Anghel Iordănescu|Anghel]], who was an assistant coach at the time, would take him along to attend games at the [[Stadionul Steaua (1974)|Ghencea Stadium]]. He frequently sat alongside [[Alin Stoica]], also the son of a [[Tudorel Stoica|club legend]], and began playing together during warm-ups and halftime breaks. After progressing through Steaua's youth ranks, Iordănescu made his debut for the first team in 1996, alongside Stoica.


He failed to impose himself at the ''Roș-albaștrii'' and left for [[FC Sportul Studențesc București|Sportul Studențesc]] in 1997. Iordănescu spent the rest of his career with several teams in Romania—[[CSM Focșani|Unirea Focșani]], [[FC Rapid București|Rapid București]], [[AFC Rocar București|Rocar București]], [[FC Petrolul Ploiești|Petrolul Ploiești]] and [[FC Vaslui|Vaslui]]. He also had spells abroad in Greece and Cyprus with [[Panionios G.S.S.|Panionios]] and [[Alki Larnaca FC|Alki Larnaca]], respectively.
In 1997, after failing to impose himself at the ''Roș-albaștrii'', Iordănescu left for [[FC Sportul Studențesc București|Sportul Studențesc]]. Throughout his career, he played for various clubs in Romania—[[CSM Focșani|Unirea Focșani]], [[FC Rapid București|Rapid București]], [[AFC Rocar București|Rocar București]], [[FC Petrolul Ploiești|Petrolul Ploiești]], and [[FC Vaslui|Vaslui]]. He also had spells abroad in Greece and Cyprus with [[Panionios G.S.S.|Panionios]] and [[Alki Larnaca FC|Alki Larnaca]], respectively.


==Managerial career==
==Managerial career==
[[File:Edward yordanescu.jpg|left|thumb|Iordănescu as [[PFC CSKA Sofia|CSKA Sofia]] manager in 2016]]
[[File:Edward yordanescu.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.9|Iordănescu as the head coach of [[PFC CSKA Sofia|CSKA Sofia]] in 2016]]
Iordănescu retired from playing football in 2004, in order to begin his managerial studies. He took courses in Italy, Spain and England. In 2010, after [[Ilie Dumitrescu]] announced his resignation from his role as [[FCSB|Steaua București]] manager, Iordănescu took over as interim coach.
Iordănescu ended his playing career in 2004 to pursue managerial studies, undertaking courses in Italy, Spain, and England. In 2010, following [[Ilie Dumitrescu]]'s resignation as manager of Steaua București, he assumed the role of interim coach. Iordănescu served in minor assistant or caretaker roles at Steaua and Vaslui, before securing his first contract as a head coach at [[AFC Fortuna Poiana Câmpina|Fortuna Brazi]] in 2013.


On 20 June 2013, Iordănescu signed a contract with [[Liga II]] side [[ASA 2013 Târgu Mureș|ASA Târgu Mureș]] with the clear target to promote to [[Liga I]]. In October 2013, he resigned. In December 2014, Iordănescu was named head coach of [[CS Pandurii Târgu Jiu|Pandurii Târgu Jiu]]. He guided his side to the final of the [[2014–15 Cupa Ligii]] competition. On 24 August 2016, Iordănescu was unveiled as the new head coach of Bulgarian club [[PFC CSKA Sofia|CSKA Sofia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blitz.bg/sport/cska/ofitsialno-yordanesku-poe-tsska_334627.html|title=Официално: Йорданеску пое ЦСКА|publisher=Blitz.bg|date=24 August 2016|language=Bulgarian}}</ref> Polish side [[Lech Poznań]] were also interested in hiring Iordănescu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.poznan.sport.pl/sport-poznan/1,124479,20593983,edi-iordanescu-nie-bedzie-nowym-trenerem-lecha-poznan-wybral.html|title=Edi Iordanescu nie będzie nowym trenerem Lecha Poznań! Wybrał inny kierunek |publisher=Sport.pl|date=24 August 2016|access-date=25 August 2016|language=Polish}}</ref> On 27 November 2016, following a 1–1 home draw against [[FC Vereya|Vereya]], he resigned from his duties.<ref>{{cite web | title = Позиция на футболен клуб ЦСКА | url = http://cska.bg/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=1822 | publisher = CSKA.bg | date = 27 November 2016 | language = Bulgarian}}</ref>
On 20 June 2013, Iordănescu signed a contract with [[Liga II|second division]] team [[ASA 2013 Târgu Mureș|ASA Târgu Mureș]], with the explicit objective of promoting to the [[Liga I]]; he resigned from the position in October 2013. In December 2014, he was named the head coach of top flight club [[CS Pandurii Târgu Jiu|Pandurii Târgu Jiu]]. Under his guidance, the team reached the final of the [[2014–15 Cupa Ligii]]. On 24 August 2016, Iordănescu was announced as the new head coach of Bulgarian side [[PFC CSKA Sofia|CSKA Sofia]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blitz.bg/sport/cska/ofitsialno-yordanesku-poe-tsska_334627.html|title=Официално: Йорданеску пое ЦСКА|publisher=Blitz.bg|date=24 August 2016|language=Bulgarian}}</ref> after also attracting the interest of [[Lech Poznań]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.poznan.sport.pl/sport-poznan/1,124479,20593983,edi-iordanescu-nie-bedzie-nowym-trenerem-lecha-poznan-wybral.html|title=Edi Iordanescu nie będzie nowym trenerem Lecha Poznań! Wybrał inny kierunek |publisher=Sport.pl|date=24 August 2016|access-date=25 August 2016|language=Polish}}</ref> On 27 November 2016, after a 1–1 home draw against [[FC Vereya|Vereya]], he resigned from his position.<ref>{{cite web | title = Позиция на футболен клуб ЦСКА | url = http://cska.bg/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=1822 | publisher = CSKA.bg | date = 27 November 2016 | language = Bulgarian}}</ref>


On 8 June 2017, he was appointed manager of Liga I club [[FC Astra Giurgiu|Astra Giurgiu]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Edi Iordănescu, noul antrenor de la Astra Giurgiu. Tehnicianul a semnat un contract pe doi ani | url =http://www.libertatea.ro/sport/edi-iordanescu-antrenor-la-astra-giurgiu-tehnicianul-semnat-un-contract-pe-doi-ani-1866692| work = [[Libertatea]] | date = 8 June 2017 | access-date = 10 June 2017 | language = Romanian}}</ref> On 2 April 2018, his contract with the club was terminated after a mutual agreement.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Comunicat de presă | trans-title = Press release | publisher = AFC Astra Giurgiu | date = 2 April 2018 | access-date = 12 June 2018 | url = http://www.afcastragiurgiu.ro/stiri/stiri-fotbal/1273-comunicat-de-presa.html | language = ro}}</ref> On 13 June 2018, Iordănescu signed a three-year deal with [[CFR Cluj]], replacing [[Dan Petrescu]] who left for [[Guizhou Hengfeng F.C.|Guizhou Hengfeng]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cfr1907.ro/bun-venit-edward-iordanescu/|title=Bun venit, Edward Iordanescu!|trans-title=Welcome, Edward Iordănescu|publisher=CFR Cluj|language=Romanian|date=13 June 2018|access-date=14 June 2018}}</ref> He won his first trophy as a manager on 15 July, as his new side defeated [[CS Universitatea Craiova|Universitatea Craiova]] 1–0 in the [[2018 Supercupa României|Supercupa României]].<ref name=first_trophy>{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/edi-iordanescu-la-primul-trofeu-al-carierei-aveam-nevoie-de-unul-ce-spune-de-omrani-si-tucudean-mesaj-pentru-dan-petrescu-483934|title=Iordănescu, la primul trofeu al carierei: "Nu e cazul să își facă alții griji pentru noi". Ce spune despre Omrani și Țucudean
On 8 June 2017, Iordănescu signed a deal with Liga I club [[FC Astra Giurgiu|Astra Giurgiu]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Edi Iordănescu, noul antrenor de la Astra Giurgiu. Tehnicianul a semnat un contract pe doi ani | url =http://www.libertatea.ro/sport/edi-iordanescu-antrenor-la-astra-giurgiu-tehnicianul-semnat-un-contract-pe-doi-ani-1866692| work = [[Libertatea]] | date = 8 June 2017 | access-date = 10 June 2017 | language = Romanian}}</ref> On 2 April 2018, his contract with the club was terminated through a mutual agreement.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Comunicat de presă | trans-title = Press release | publisher = AFC Astra Giurgiu | date = 2 April 2018 | access-date = 12 June 2018 | url = http://www.afcastragiurgiu.ro/stiri/stiri-fotbal/1273-comunicat-de-presa.html | language = ro}}</ref> On 13 June 2018, Iordănescu signed a three-year contract with [[CFR Cluj]], taking over from [[Dan Petrescu]], who left for [[Guizhou Hengfeng F.C.|Guizhou Hengfeng]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cfr1907.ro/bun-venit-edward-iordanescu/|title=Bun venit, Edward Iordanescu!|trans-title=Welcome, Edward Iordănescu|publisher=CFR Cluj|language=Romanian|date=13 June 2018|access-date=14 June 2018}}</ref> He won his first managerial trophy on July 15 that year, as his new side defeated [[CS Universitatea Craiova|Universitatea Craiova]] 1–0 in the [[2018 Supercupa României]].<ref name=first_trophy>{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/edi-iordanescu-la-primul-trofeu-al-carierei-aveam-nevoie-de-unul-ce-spune-de-omrani-si-tucudean-mesaj-pentru-dan-petrescu-483934|title=Iordănescu, la primul trofeu al carierei: "Nu e cazul să își facă alții griji pentru noi". Ce spune despre Omrani și Țucudean
|trans-title=Iordănescu, after the first trophy of his career: "It is not the case of others to worry about us". What he says about Omrani and Țucudean|publisher=[[Digi Sport (Romania)|Digi Sport]]|language=Romanian|date=14 July 2018|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref>
|trans-title=Iordănescu, after the first trophy of his career: "It is not the case of others to worry about us". What he says about Omrani and Țucudean|publisher=[[Digi Sport (Romania)|Digi Sport]]|language=Romanian|date=14 July 2018|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref> He departed CFR Cluj in less than two months, following disagreements with owner Ioan Varga, who attempted to interfere in managerial decisions during matches.


Between January 2019 and June 2020, Iordănescu had a stint at [[CS Gaz Metan Mediaș|Gaz Metan Mediaș]], before making a return to CFR Cluj in December 2020. He guided the latter to [[2020 Supercupa României|another Supercupa României]] and the [[2020–21 Liga I]] title, but refused to stay beyond the expiration of his contract at the end of the campaign. In August 2021, he made a comeback to Steaua București—now known as FCSB—but this time as a head coach for the first time. On 12 September, his team thrashed [[FC Dinamo București|Dinamo București]] 6–0 in the league, representing the largest goal difference in the [[Eternal derby (Romania)|eternal derby]]. Iordănescu departed in November 2021 after falling out with owner [[Gigi Becali]].
On 12 September 2021, Iordănescu coaching [[FCSB]], managed the biggest score victory in the history of the [[Eternal derby (Romania)|Eternal derby]], 6–0.


On 25 January 2022, Iordănescu was appointed as the new manager of the [[Romania national football team]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/nationala/edi-iordanescu-selectioner-sedinta-cex-frf-652838.html|title = Edi Iordănescu, noul selecționer al României|publisher = gsp.ro| date = 25 January 2022 |access-date=25 January 2022|language=ro}}</ref>
On 25 January 2022, Iordănescu was appointed as the manager of the [[Romania national football team|Romania national team]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/nationala/edi-iordanescu-selectioner-sedinta-cex-frf-652838.html|title = Edi Iordănescu, noul selecționer al României|publisher = gsp.ro| date = 25 January 2022 |access-date=25 January 2022|language=ro}}</ref> which his father Anghel had also coached during three stints. On 18 November 2023, after a 2–1 win against [[Israel national football team|Israel]], his country secured qualification for the [[UEFA Euro 2024]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/echipa-nationala/romania-din-nou-la-euro-dupa-8-ani-tricolorii-la-al-6-lea-campionat-european-din-istorie-cel-mai-bun-rezultat-2682043|title=România, din nou la EURO, după 8 ani! "Tricolorii", la al 6-lea Campionat European din istorie! Cel mai bun rezultat|publisher = digisport.ro|date=18 November 2023 | access-date=19 November 2023|language=ro}}</ref> For this achievement, the ''[[Gazeta Sporturilor]]'' sports website named him the 2023 [[Romania Coach of the Year]].
On 18 November 2023, after a win against [[Israel national football team|Israel]], the national team led by Iordănescu qualified for the [[UEFA Euro 2024]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/echipa-nationala/romania-din-nou-la-euro-dupa-8-ani-tricolorii-la-al-6-lea-campionat-european-din-istorie-cel-mai-bun-rezultat-2682043|title=România, din nou la EURO, după 8 ani! "Tricolorii", la al 6-lea Campionat European din istorie! Cel mai bun rezultat|publisher = digisport.ro|date=18 November 2023 | access-date=19 November 2023|language=ro}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Iordănescu dated Romanian singer-songwriter [[Delia Matache]] from 2005 to 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.revistavip.net/Stiri_de_ultima_ora/Delia_Matache_si_Edi_Iordanescu_s-au_despartit._Motivul:_lipsa_de_atentie/207/|title=Delia Matache si Edi Iordanescu s-au despartit|trans-title=Delia Matache and Edi Iordănescu broke up|publisher=Revista VIP|language=ro|date=16 October 2006|accessdate=21 March 2019}}</ref> He is now married to a woman with whom he has three children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spynews.ro/paparazzi/cand-sotia-intervine-edi-iordanescu-face-multi-pasi-in-spate-cat-de-descurcareata-este-partenera-insarcinata-a-antrenorului-imagini-de-senzatie-paparazzi-236284.html|title=Când soția intervine, Edi Iordănescu face mulți pași în spate! Cât de descurcăreață este partenera însărcinată a antrenorului. Imagini de senzație / PAPARAZZI|trans-title=When the wife intervenes, Edi Iordănescu makes many steps back! How handy is the manager's pregnant partner / PAPARAZZI|publisher=SpyNews.ro|language=ro|date=16 October 2006|accessdate=19 August 2021}}</ref>
Iordănescu dated Romanian singer-songwriter [[Delia Matache]] from 2005 to 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.revistavip.net/Stiri_de_ultima_ora/Delia_Matache_si_Edi_Iordanescu_s-au_despartit._Motivul:_lipsa_de_atentie/207/|title=Delia Matache si Edi Iordanescu s-au despartit|trans-title=Delia Matache and Edi Iordănescu broke up|publisher=Revista VIP|language=ro|date=16 October 2006|accessdate=21 March 2019}}</ref> He is now married to a woman with whom he has three children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://spynews.ro/paparazzi/cand-sotia-intervine-edi-iordanescu-face-multi-pasi-in-spate-cat-de-descurcareata-este-partenera-insarcinata-a-antrenorului-imagini-de-senzatie-paparazzi-236284.html|title=Când soția intervine, Edi Iordănescu face mulți pași în spate! Cât de descurcăreață este partenera însărcinată a antrenorului. Imagini de senzație / PAPARAZZI|trans-title=When the wife intervenes, Edi Iordănescu makes many steps back! How handy is the manager's pregnant partner / PAPARAZZI|publisher=SpyNews.ro|language=ro|date=16 October 2006|accessdate=19 August 2021}}</ref>

His father, Anghel, also managed the Romania national team over three spells.


==Career statistics==
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===Managerial===
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'''Individual'''
'''Individual'''
*''[[Gazeta Sporturilor]]'' [[Romania Coach of the Year]]: 2023, 2024<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-18 |title=CUM S-A VOTAT » Edward Iordănescu este „Antrenorul anului” în Ancheta Gazetei Sporturilor 2024 |url=https://www.gsp.ro/gsp-special/ideile-gazetei/cum-s-a-votat-edward-iordanescu-este-antrenorul-anului-in-ancheta-gazetei-sporturilor-2024-768590.html|access-date=2024-12-19}}</ref>
*''Gala Fotbalului Românesc'' Romanian Coach of the Year: 2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/gala-fotbalului-romanesc-2021-edi-iordanescu-cel-mai-bun-antrenor-florin-nita-cel-mai-bun-fotbalist-roman-toate-premiile-1419655|title=Gala Fotbalului Românesc 2021 {{!}} Edi Iordănescu, cel mai bun antrenor! Florin Niță, cel mai bun fotbalist român. Toate premiile|trans-title=2021 Romanian Football Gala {{!}} Edi Iordănescu, the best coach! Florin Niță, the best Romanian footballer. All the prizes|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=13 December 2021|accessdate=13 December 2021}}</ref>
*''Gala Fotbalului Românesc'' Romanian Coach of the Year: 2021<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/gala-fotbalului-romanesc-2021-edi-iordanescu-cel-mai-bun-antrenor-florin-nita-cel-mai-bun-fotbalist-roman-toate-premiile-1419655|title=Gala Fotbalului Românesc 2021 {{!}} Edi Iordănescu, cel mai bun antrenor! Florin Niță, cel mai bun fotbalist român. Toate premiile|trans-title=2021 Romanian Football Gala {{!}} Edi Iordănescu, the best coach! Florin Niță, the best Romanian footballer. All the prizes|publisher=Digi Sport|language=ro|date=13 December 2021|accessdate=13 December 2021}}</ref>
*''[[Gazeta Sporturilor]]'' [[Gazeta Sporturilor Monthly Football Awards|Romania Coach of the Month]]: November 2023
*''Gazeta Sporturilor'' [[Gazeta Sporturilor Monthly Football Awards|Romania Coach of the Month]]: November 2023


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==References==
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Edward Iordănescu
Iordănescu in 2024
Personal information
Full name Edward Marius Iordănescu
Date of birth (1978-06-16) 16 June 1978 (age 46)
Place of birth Bucharest, Romania
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1984–1996 Steaua București
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 Steaua București 1 (0)
1997–1998 Sportul Studențesc 0 (0)
1998–1999 Panionios 2 (0)
1999–2000 Diplomatic Focșani 18 (1)
2000–2001 Rapid București 0 (0)
2001 → Rocar București (loan) 1 (0)
2001–2002 Alki Larnaca 5 (0)
2002–2003 Petrolul Ploiești 8 (0)
2003–2004 Vaslui 8 (0)
2004–2005 Rapid II București 6 (0)
Total 49 (1)
Managerial career
2010 Steaua București (assistant)
2010 Steaua București (caretaker)
2011–2012 Steaua București (assistant)
2012 Vaslui (assistant)
2012 Vaslui (caretaker)
2013 Fortuna Brazi
2013 ASA Târgu Mureș
2014–2016 Pandurii Târgu Jiu
2016 CSKA Sofia
2017–2018 Astra Giurgiu
2018 CFR Cluj
2019–2020 Gaz Metan Mediaș
2020–2021 CFR Cluj
2021 FCSB
2022–2024 Romania
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Edward "Edi" Marius Iordănescu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈedu.ard jordəˈnesku]; born 16 June 1978), sometimes known as Iordănescu Jr., is a Romanian professional football manager and former player, who recently coached the Romania national team.

A midfielder, Iordănescu represented nine teams during a rather uneventful playing career, including stints abroad with Panionios and Alki Larnaca. He started both his playing and coaching career at Steaua București, emulating his father Anghel.[1][2]

Following his retirement as a player, Iordănescu emerged as a notable figure in the Romanian managerial sphere, earning praise for his meticulous approach to match preparation.[3] He guided CFR Cluj to three domestic trophies during his two stints, and in 2022 was appointed at the helm of the Romania national team, subsequently leading them to qualification for the UEFA Euro 2024.

Playing career

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Iordănescu's link with Steaua București began in early 1984, aged six, when his father Anghel, who was an assistant coach at the time, would take him along to attend games at the Ghencea Stadium. He frequently sat alongside Alin Stoica, also the son of a club legend, and began playing together during warm-ups and halftime breaks. After progressing through Steaua's youth ranks, Iordănescu made his debut for the first team in 1996, alongside Stoica.

In 1997, after failing to impose himself at the Roș-albaștrii, Iordănescu left for Sportul Studențesc. Throughout his career, he played for various clubs in Romania—Unirea Focșani, Rapid București, Rocar București, Petrolul Ploiești, and Vaslui. He also had spells abroad in Greece and Cyprus with Panionios and Alki Larnaca, respectively.

Managerial career

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Iordănescu as the head coach of CSKA Sofia in 2016

Iordănescu ended his playing career in 2004 to pursue managerial studies, undertaking courses in Italy, Spain, and England. In 2010, following Ilie Dumitrescu's resignation as manager of Steaua București, he assumed the role of interim coach. Iordănescu served in minor assistant or caretaker roles at Steaua and Vaslui, before securing his first contract as a head coach at Fortuna Brazi in 2013.

On 20 June 2013, Iordănescu signed a contract with second division team ASA Târgu Mureș, with the explicit objective of promoting to the Liga I; he resigned from the position in October 2013. In December 2014, he was named the head coach of top flight club Pandurii Târgu Jiu. Under his guidance, the team reached the final of the 2014–15 Cupa Ligii. On 24 August 2016, Iordănescu was announced as the new head coach of Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia,[4] after also attracting the interest of Lech Poznań.[5] On 27 November 2016, after a 1–1 home draw against Vereya, he resigned from his position.[6]

On 8 June 2017, Iordănescu signed a deal with Liga I club Astra Giurgiu.[7] On 2 April 2018, his contract with the club was terminated through a mutual agreement.[8] On 13 June 2018, Iordănescu signed a three-year contract with CFR Cluj, taking over from Dan Petrescu, who left for Guizhou Hengfeng.[9] He won his first managerial trophy on July 15 that year, as his new side defeated Universitatea Craiova 1–0 in the 2018 Supercupa României.[10] He departed CFR Cluj in less than two months, following disagreements with owner Ioan Varga, who attempted to interfere in managerial decisions during matches.

Between January 2019 and June 2020, Iordănescu had a stint at Gaz Metan Mediaș, before making a return to CFR Cluj in December 2020. He guided the latter to another Supercupa României and the 2020–21 Liga I title, but refused to stay beyond the expiration of his contract at the end of the campaign. In August 2021, he made a comeback to Steaua București—now known as FCSB—but this time as a head coach for the first time. On 12 September, his team thrashed Dinamo București 6–0 in the league, representing the largest goal difference in the eternal derby. Iordănescu departed in November 2021 after falling out with owner Gigi Becali.

On 25 January 2022, Iordănescu was appointed as the manager of the Romania national team,[11] which his father Anghel had also coached during three stints. On 18 November 2023, after a 2–1 win against Israel, his country secured qualification for the UEFA Euro 2024.[12] For this achievement, the Gazeta Sporturilor sports website named him the 2023 Romania Coach of the Year.

Personal life

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Iordănescu dated Romanian singer-songwriter Delia Matache from 2005 to 2006.[13] He is now married to a woman with whom he has three children.[14]

His father, Anghel, also managed the Romania national team over three spells.

Career statistics

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Managerial

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As of match played 22 July 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record Ref.
P W D L GF GA GD Win %
Romania Steaua București (caretaker) 20 September 2010 27 September 2010 2 1 0 1 1 1 +0 050.00
Romania Vaslui (caretaker) 24 September 2012 27 September 2012 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00
Romania Fortuna Brazi 11 January 2013 13 May 2013 10 8 2 0 25 6 +19 080.00
Romania ASA Târgu Mureș 20 June 2013 9 October 2013 6 2 2 2 8 8 +0 033.33
Romania Pandurii Târgu Jiu 16 December 2014 20 June 2016 59 27 17 15 83 62 +21 045.76
Bulgaria CSKA Sofia 25 August 2016 29 November 2016 12 5 3 4 14 9 +5 041.67 [15]
Romania Astra Giurgiu 8 June 2017 2 April 2018 35 15 10 10 46 33 +13 042.86 [15]
Romania CFR Cluj 13 June 2018 26 July 2018 3 1 1 1 2 2 +0 033.33 [15]
Romania Gaz Metan Mediaș 7 January 2019 1 June 2020 42 18 12 12 54 43 +11 042.86 [16]
Romania CFR Cluj 4 December 2020 2 June 2021 30 21 5 4 49 15 +34 070.00 [15]
Romania FCSB 18 August 2021 15 November 2021 11 8 2 1 24 11 +13 072.73 [15]
Romania Romania 25 January 2022 22 July 2024 28 10 10 8 37 28 +9 035.71 [15]
Total 239 116 64 59 343 219 +124 048.54 —

Honours

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Player

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Steaua București

Petrolul Ploiești

Manager

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Pandurii Târgu Jiu

CFR Cluj

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Anghel Iordănescu a decis! Anunțul făcut azi de fiul său" [Anghel Iordănescu has decided! The announcement made today by his son] (in Romanian). gsp.ro. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
  2. ^ "SPECIAL Situaţie de gradul I în Liga 1. Ce a realizat Silviu Lung jr. prin câştigarea titlului cu Astra. De la fraţii Vâlcov, la fraţii Costea şi familia Piţurcă" [SPECIAL First grade situation in Liga 1. What Silviu Lung jr. accomplished by winning the title with Astra. From the brothers Vâlcov to the brothers Costea and the Piţurcă family] (in Romanian). prosport.ro. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Șumudică, "secundul" lui Iordănescu la Vaslui? Adrian Porumboiu face dezvăluiri incredibile!" [Șumudică, Iordănescu's "assistant" at Vaslui? Adrian Porumboiu makes incredible statements!] (in Romanian). Playsport. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Официално: Йорданеску пое ЦСКА" (in Bulgarian). Blitz.bg. 24 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Edi Iordanescu nie będzie nowym trenerem Lecha Poznań! Wybrał inny kierunek" (in Polish). Sport.pl. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  6. ^ "Позиция на футболен клуб ЦСКА" (in Bulgarian). CSKA.bg. 27 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Edi Iordănescu, noul antrenor de la Astra Giurgiu. Tehnicianul a semnat un contract pe doi ani". Libertatea (in Romanian). 8 June 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Comunicat de presă" [Press release] (in Romanian). AFC Astra Giurgiu. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  9. ^ "Bun venit, Edward Iordanescu!" [Welcome, Edward Iordănescu] (in Romanian). CFR Cluj. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Iordănescu, la primul trofeu al carierei: "Nu e cazul să își facă alții griji pentru noi". Ce spune despre Omrani și Țucudean" [Iordănescu, after the first trophy of his career: "It is not the case of others to worry about us". What he says about Omrani and Țucudean] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  11. ^ "Edi Iordănescu, noul selecționer al României" (in Romanian). gsp.ro. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  12. ^ "România, din nou la EURO, după 8 ani! "Tricolorii", la al 6-lea Campionat European din istorie! Cel mai bun rezultat" (in Romanian). digisport.ro. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Delia Matache si Edi Iordanescu s-au despartit" [Delia Matache and Edi Iordănescu broke up] (in Romanian). Revista VIP. 16 October 2006. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  14. ^ "Când soția intervine, Edi Iordănescu face mulți pași în spate! Cât de descurcăreață este partenera însărcinată a antrenorului. Imagini de senzație / PAPARAZZI" [When the wife intervenes, Edi Iordănescu makes many steps back! How handy is the manager's pregnant partner / PAPARAZZI] (in Romanian). SpyNews.ro. 16 October 2006. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  15. ^ a b c d e f "Edward Iordănescu managerial statistics at FootballDatabase.eu". FootballDatabase.eu. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  16. ^ "CS Gaz Metan Mediaș fixtures and results". Soccerway. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  17. ^ "FOTO&VIDEO | Imagini memorabile! CFR Cluj a ridicat al șaptelea trofeu de campioană din istoria clubuluipublisher=digisport.ro" (in Romanian). 25 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  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.
  19. ^ "CUM S-A VOTAT » Edward Iordănescu este „Antrenorul anului" în Ancheta Gazetei Sporturilor 2024". 18 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  20. ^ "Gala Fotbalului Românesc 2021 | Edi Iordănescu, cel mai bun antrenor! Florin Niță, cel mai bun fotbalist român. Toate premiile" [2021 Romanian Football Gala | Edi Iordănescu, the best coach! Florin Niță, the best Romanian footballer. All the prizes] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
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