Biography
Who is Dennis Man?
Early life and career beginnings
Dennis Man was born in Vladimirescu, Romania, on August 26, 1998. He started his football path in his home country, spending time in the youth setup at Atletico Arad before joining UTA Arad. During his junior years, he even traveled to England for trials with Manchester City, though nothing permanent came of those visits.
In the summer of 2015, Dennis was promoted from the UTA Arad academy at the age of 17. He made his senior competitive debut on August 29 in a Liga II match against Gaz Metan Mediaș. A couple of months later, he scored his first senior goal for the club in an away victory over Bihor Oradea, setting the stage for his subsequent rise in Romanian football.
Success with FCSB
In September 2016, Dennis transferred to the Romanian club FCSB. He quickly established himself as a key attacking threat in the Liga I. During the 2018-19 campaign, his strong performances earned him a spot in the Liga I Team of the Year. He also helped his side capture the Cupa României trophy the following season, scoring the decisive goal in the final against Sepsi OSK.
His strong form continued into late 2020, when he scored multiple goals and hat-tricks in both domestic and European fixtures. Gazeta Sporturilor named Dennis the Romanian Footballer of the Year for 2020. Shortly after this achievement, he caught the attention of Italian scouts, paving the way for a major transfer abroad.
Transfer to Parma and Serie A
In January 2021, Dennis made a high-profile transfer to Italian club Parma in Serie A. The deal commanded a significant fee, making it the most expensive sale ever recorded from the Romanian championship at that time. He made his Serie A debut at the end of January against Napoli and scored his first league goal in April against Benevento.
Although Parma suffered relegation to Serie B following his arrival, Dennis remained with the club and became a vital player in the second tier. In the 2023-24 season, he finished as the team's top goalscorer across all competitions with 13 goals, helping Parma win the Serie B title and earn promotion back to Serie A. He continued playing in Italy through the end of 2024.
Move to PSV and international career
In August 2025, Dennis moved to the Netherlands to sign with Eredivisie club PSV. He made an immediate impact for the Dutch defending champions, scoring his first league goal in October and netting twice in the Champions League against Napoli to earn a Player of the Match award. In his first season in the Netherlands, he made 35 competitive appearances and helped his team successfully defend the Eredivisie title.
Internationally, Dennis progressed through the Romania under-19 and under-21 squads before making his senior debut in March 2018. He later represented his country at UEFA Euro 2024, where Romania won their group and advanced to the round of 16. In that tournament, he provided crucial assists in a victory over Ukraine.
Birthday and age
Dennis Man was born on August 26, 1998, which makes Dennis 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Dennis shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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