Colțea Brașov

Origins as a branch of Colțea București (1920–1925)

The original Colțea Brașov was founded in 1920 as a local branch of Colțea București, one of the prominent Romanian clubs of the immediate post-First World War period. The initiative was associated with Vintilă Cristescu, Puiu Pavel and Iacobescu, players connected with the Bucharest organisation who helped establish the new team in Brașov. The team entered organised regional competition in 1921. During its first years, Brașov football also included important clubs such as Brașovia Brașov, Olympia Brașov and CFR Brașov. Colțea gradually developed into one of the strongest teams in the district. The club was closely associated with the military environment and became known for attracting talented players from different parts of the country.

Rise to national prominence (1925–1927)

Colțea won the Brașov district championship for the first time in the 1925–26 season, ending a period of local dominance by Brașovia. The district title qualified Colțea for the national championship tournament. In 1925–26, however, the club was eliminated before reaching the final stages. Colțea retained the Brașov championship in 1926–27 and this time made a major national breakthrough. In the quarter-finals, Colțea travelled to Galați and defeated Dacia Vasile Alecsandri 7–1. In the semi-finals, the Brașov side beat Unirea Tricolor București 4–1 and qualified for the national championship final. The final against Chinezul…

Historic Colțea Brașov

Romanian Championship

Winners (1): 1927–28 Runners-up (1): 1926–27 Brașov Regional Championship

Winners (3): 1925–26, 1926–27, 1927–28

ACS Colțea 1920 Brașov

Liga IV Brașov

Runners-up (1): 2019–20 Liga V – Brașov Zone

Winners (1): 2024–25