Biography
Who is Cosmin Moți?
Early life and career beginnings
Cosmin Moți was born on December 3, 1984, in Reșița, Romania. He began playing junior-level football in 1992 at the local club CSM Reșița before eventually joining Universitatea Craiova. On May 24, 2003, he made his Liga I debut during a match against Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț under coach Sorin Cârțu. He spent three seasons with Universitatea Craiova until the team faced relegation to the second league.
Following the relegation, Cosmin moved to play for Dinamo București in June 2005. He made his competitive debut for the team under coach Ioan Andone in the 2005 Supercupa României, helping secure a victory against rival side Steaua București. During his time at Dinamo, he also spent a brief loan period at Italian club Siena during the 2008 season, where he made his Serie A debut against Catania.
Success with Ludogorets Razgrad
In June 2012, Cosmin signed with the Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad. He quickly established himself as a regular starter through his commitment on the field. During his tenure with Ludogorets, he won seven consecutive Bulgarian league titles, multiple Bulgarian Cups, and Bulgarian Supercups. His contributions helped the club reach significant milestones in European competitions.
One of the most well-known moments of his career occurred on August 27, 2014, during a Champions League play-off match against Steaua București. After the regular goalkeeper was sent off in extra time, Cosmin took over as goalkeeper for the final minutes. He successfully scored the first penalty in the ensuing shoot-out and saved two shots, leading Ludogorets to the group stage for the first time in club history. In recognition of this feat, a stadium stand was later named after him.
International career and retirement
Cosmin represented the Romania national football team across various international competitions. He earned his first cap for the senior national team on February 6, 2008, in a friendly match against Israel. He was selected for the national squad for UEFA Euro 2008 and Euro 2016, though he did not make an appearance in the matches during those tournaments. His international career continued through the World Cup qualifiers and the UEFA Nations League, with his final appearance occurring on March 26, 2019, against the Faroe Islands.
After a long playing career, Cosmin announced his retirement on May 15, 2021, shortly after Ludogorets secured its tenth consecutive league title. Shortly after retiring from professional play, he transitioned into an administrative role and was announced as the new technical director of Ludogorets Razgrad on June 7, 2021.
Birthday and age
Cosmin Moți was born on December 3, 1984, which makes Cosmin 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Cosmin shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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