Biography
Who is Dragoș Grigore?
Early life and career beginnings
Dragoș Grigore was born on September 7, 1986, in the city of Vaslui, Romania. As a young boy, he grew up admiring the playing style of David Beckham. He began his path in football by joining the junior levels at his local club, LPS Vaslui.
He moved into senior football by signing with FCM Huși for the 2005–06 Divizia C season. His potential was identified by coach Ioan Sdrobiș, who facilitated a move to the second-tier club CFR Timișoara in 2006. This period served as the foundation for his professional transition into the top tier of Romanian football.
Success at Dinamo București
In 2008, he signed with Dinamo București, where he made his Liga I debut under coach Mircea Rednic during a match against FC Brașov. He became a significant part of the squad, especially helping the team qualify for the 2009–10 Europa League group stage after a penalty shoot-out victory against Slovan Liberec.
During his time with the club, he experienced both high points and injury setbacks. He scored his first Liga I goal in April 2011 against Oțelul Galați. He also secured domestic silverware, winning the Cupa României in the 2011–12 season and the Supercupa României in 2012, where he successfully converted a decisive spot kick.
International and overseas football
Dragoș Grigore transferred to the French club Toulouse in June 2014 for a fee of €1 million. He made his Ligue 1 debut against Nice later that year. Following his time in France, he spent a period in the Qatar Stars League with Al-Sailiya, where he played both on loan and as a permanent signing.
His career continued at the Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad, which he joined in 2018. He was a key part of the team that secured three consecutive league titles between 2019 and 2021. Throughout these years, he also contributed to their success in the Bulgarian Supercup.
National team and later career
The defender earned 38 caps for the Romania national team, scoring one goal. He made his international debut in February 2011 against Cyprus. He played in every match for Romania during the Euro 2016 tournament, where his defensive partnership with Vlad Chiricheș was a well-known feature of the campaign.
After leaving Ludogorets, he returned to Romania to play for Rapid București in 2021. He later had a brief spell with Gloria Buzău in 2024 before signing with his hometown club, CSM Vaslui, in January 2025. Over the course of his domestic career, he accumulated 189 matches and eight goals in Liga I.
Personal life and playing style
Standing at 185 centimeters tall, Dragoș Grigore is recognized for his technical ability on the pitch. Coach Ioan Sdrobiș once compared his style to that of Miodrag Belodedici, highlighting his ease with the ball and defensive composure. Outside of football, he is known for participating in charity work within Romania.
Birthday and age
Dragoș Grigore was born on September 7, 1986, which makes Dragoș 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Dragoș shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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