Olimpiu Moruțan

Early career

Born in Cluj-Napoca and raised in Cătina, Moruțan joined the academy of Universitatea Cluj in 2008. At age 16, he played his first senior match for U Cluj in a 0–0 Liga II draw with Mioveni on 27 February 2016. On 16 April, he scored in a 1–3 away loss to Olimpia Satu Mare. Moruțan moved to Botoșani in August 2016, making his Liga I debut on 15 October by coming on as a 74th-minute substitute in a 1–2 defeat at Pandurii Târgu Jiu. During early 2017, it was reported that FCSB, Atalanta and PSV Eindhoven were interested in acquiring him. Moruțan scored his first goal for the club—and in the top division—on 25 September 2017, in a 1–0 win over defending champions Viitorul Constanța.

FCSB

On 21 December 2017, FCSB agreed a deal in advance for the signing of Moruțan on a five-year contract from the start of the 2018–19 season. They reportedly paid a €700,000 transfer fee, while Botoșani retained 20% interest. Moruțan made his debut on 21 July 2018, in a 0–1 Liga I defeat to Astra Giurgiu. Four days later, he played in his first European game, a 2–0 away success over Rudar Velenje in the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. In the second leg in Bucharest on 2 August, he netted a goal after dribbling past several opponents and offered an assist as his team won 4–0, which earned him praise from owner George Becali. His first league goal came on 5 August, scoring the last in a 4–0 home win over Politehnica Iași. On 28 September, it was revealed…

Youth

Moruțan was selected by head coach Adrian Mutu for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, playing in all three matches against the Netherlands, Hungary, and Germany. He started in the 1–1 draw and the 2–1 victory against the former two, respectively, and entered the field in the second half of the goalless draw with the latter as Romania finished third in its group.

Senior

Moruțan earned his first cap for the full side on 11 October 2021, coming on for goal scorer Alexandru Mitriță in a 1–0 success over Armenia in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He scored his first goal for the nation by opening the scoring in a 5–0 friendly win over Moldova, on 20 November 2022. The following year, Moruțan contributed with nine appearances in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, of which four as a starter, as Romania won its group undefeated.

Moruțan is capable of playing in several advanced midfield positions, and during his time at Botoșani was regarded by former international Dan Petrescu as Romania's future number 10.

Club

As of match played 12 September 2026

International

As of match played 2 June 2026

Scores and results list Romania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Moruțan goal.