Laurențiu Brănescu

Râmnicu Vâlcea

Born in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania, Brănescu began his career with the youth academy of local side CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea in 2000. He remained within the club's youth sector until January 2011, when he caught the attention of Serie A side, Juventus Football Club. Brănescu originally was scouted by the Turin-based club during the summer of 2010, but did not officially complete his transfer to Italy until 24 January 2011. Prior to his transfer, the then 16-year-old made his debut for his hometown club on 28 August 2010 in a 2–0 away loss to Turnu Severin. He made two additional appearances for the club in the Romanian Liga II, which included a clean-sheet for the player on 20 November 2010 in a 1–0 win over ALRO Slatina.

Juventus

On 24 January 2011, Brănescu officially transferred from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Juventus Upon joining the Turin-based club, Brănescu was instantaneously inserted into the club's youth sector, where he quickly established himself as the club's first choice goalkeeper. Along with his regularity in the youth academy, Brănescu also served as Juventus' fourth choice goalkeeper for the 2012–13 Serie A campaign, behind Gianluigi Buffon, Marco Storari and Rubinho, earning six first team call-ups during league play, and also was a part of the club's 2012–13 UEFA Champions League roster.

Juve Stabia loan

On 2 July 2013, it was confirmed that Juventus had officially loaned the young goalkeeper to Serie B outfit Juve Stabia on a…

Brănescu has represented Romania at the U-17, U19, and U-21 levels for a total of 27 caps.

Juventus

Serie A: 2012–13 Supercoppa Italiana: 2012 Omonia

Cypriot Cup runner-up: 2015–16 Dinamo București

Cupa Ligii: 2016–17 Žalgiris

Lithuanian Supercup runner-up: 2019 Hibernians

Maltese Super Cup: 2025