Cosmin Matei

Farul Constanța

Matei made his Liga I debut for Farul Constanța on 18 October 2008, in a match against Politehnica Timișoara.

Steaua București

Matei was transferred to Steaua București in July 2010. On 22 August, he recorded his league debut by coming on as a 85th-minute substitute for Romeo Surdu in a 3–0 win over Vaslui. On 4 September 2010, Matei made his debut for Steaua's reserves in a Liga II game against Juventus București, entering in the 17th minute as they won 1–0.

Astra Ploiești

In June 2011, Matei was transferred to Astra Ploiești. He did not impress during his stint in Prahova County, appearing in only five matches without scoring.

Dinamo București

In August 2012, Matei penned down a five-year contract with Dinamo București, the cross-town rival of his former club Steaua. He scored his first goal in a game against Universitatea Cluj, on 2 May that year.

Atromitos

In January 2016, Matei moved abroad for the first time after joining Greek club Atromitos for an undisclosed transfer fee.

Gençlerbirliği

On 10 August 2016, Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği announced the signing of Matei on a three-year deal.

Viitorul Constanța

On 26 August 2019, Matei returned to Romania by agreeing to a two-year contract with Viitorul Constanța.

Return to Dinamo București

In September 2021, Matei returned to Dinamo București as one of the experienced players in a youth-oriented squad. After several unconvincing…

Matei made his debut for the Romania national team in a friendly against Albania played in Switzerland, in May 2014.

Club

As of match played 2 August 2026

International

As of match played 4 June 2014

Steaua București

Cupa României: 2010–11 Dinamo București

Cupa României: 2011–12 Supercupa României: 2012 Sepsi OSK

Cupa României: 2022–23 Supercupa României: 2022, 2023 Individual

Liga I Player of the Month: April 2014