Andrei Dragu Şəfa Scout Report
Andrei Dragu
Quick Answer
Andrei Dragu is a 1.71m Romanian left-back who played for Luceafărul Oradea, Viitorul Pandurii Târgu Jiu, FC Botoşani, FCU 1948 Craiova and Unirea Slobozia in Romania before joining Şəfa on 2 July 2026. His biggest strength is broad experience across different tiers of Romanian football with 195 league matches and 10 goals; the key watch point is that he has not yet played a match in the Azerbaijan league and his previous club Unirea Slobozia suffered relegation.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Andrei Fernando Dragu |
| Date of birth | 7 October 1999 |
| Age | 26 |
| Place of birth | Târgu Jiu, Romania |
| Nationality | Romania |
| Primary position | Left-Back |
| Shirt number | 11 |
| Current club | Şəfa (2 July 2026) |
| Contract status | 1 year (with an option for a further year) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Luceafărul Oradea | Romania Liga II — 4 matches |
| 2018-2021 | Viitorul Pandurii Târgu Jiu | Romania Liga II — 80 matches, 7 goals |
| 2021-2024 | FC Botoşani | Romania Liga I — 63 matches, 2 goals |
| 2023-2024 | FCU 1948 Craiova | Romania Liga I/II — 20 matches, 1 goal |
| 2025-2026 | Unirea Slobozia | Romania Liga I — 28 matches |
| 2026-present | Şəfa | Azerbaijan Premier League — since 2 July 2026 |
Born in Târgu Jiu, Romania, Dragu began his career at Luceafărul Oradea before playing for Viitorul Pandurii Târgu Jiu, FC Botoşani, FCU 1948 Craiova and Unirea Slobozia. Following Unirea Slobozia’s relegation to the second division in the 2025-26 season, he moved to Azerbaijan on 2 July 2026, joining Şəfa and wearing number 11. Across his career he has made 195 league appearances, scoring 10 goals.
Playing Style & Assessment
Dragu offers an experienced left-back profile who applies the positional discipline he developed across different tiers of Romanian football to defensive and attacking transitions.
Strengths
- Broad league experience — 195 league appearances and 10 career goals point to consistent playing time across different levels.
- Romanian top-flight experience — Playing in Romania’s top division for FC Botoşani and FCU 1948 Craiova points to development in a technically demanding league culture.
- Long-term option contract — His 1+1 year deal shows the club has assigned him a medium-term role.
Development Areas
- No experience in the Azerbaijan league — Having joined in July 2026, he has not yet played a match in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
- Relegation in his most recent season — Unirea Slobozia’s relegation to the second division in 2025-26 raises a question mark over his most recent form.
- Physical height disadvantage — At 1.71m he could be at a disadvantage in aerial duels.
Level Projection
Verdict: A left-back with broad experience across different tiers of Romanian football who has joined newly promoted Şəfa; could be assessed as a rotation option or low-cost opportunity for lower-mid table Süper Lig sides seeking experience.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Süper Lig rotation / low-cost opportunity |
| Primary role | Left-Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Broad league experience |
| Key risk | No experience in the Azerbaijan league |
| Scout verdict | Track live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andrei Dragu? A Romanian left-back who played across different tiers of Romanian football before joining Şəfa on 2 July 2026.
Which club did Andrei Dragu join Şəfa from? He joined Şəfa from Unirea Slobozia in Romania on 2 July 2026.
Sources & Methodology
This profile was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Andrei Dragu (footballer)
- Transfermarkt — Andrei Dragu profile and transfer data
- Digisport.ro / Gorjeanul.ro — Andrei Dragu’s transfer news to Azerbaijan
