Luca Băsceanu

Luca Constantin Băsceanu (born 17 May 2006) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Liga I club Universitatea Craiova.

Luca Băsceanu

Personal information
Full name	Luca Constantin Băsceanu
Date of birth	(2006-05-17) 17 May 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth	Constanța, Romania
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Winger, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	Universitatea Craiova
Number	29
Youth career
2012–2024	Gheorghe Hagi Academy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2025	Farul Constanța	13	(2)
2025–	Universitatea Craiova	1	(0)
International career‡
2021–2022	Romania U16	7	(0)
2022–2023	Romania U17	7	(1)
2023	Romania U18	4	(1)
2024–2025	Romania U19	6	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 August 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 23 June 2025

Club career

Farul Constanța

Băsceanu came through the ranks of the Gheorghe Hagi Academy, which he joined in 2012 at the age of six. He made his senior debut for Farul Constanța on 2 November 2023, appearing as a substitute in a 0–1 Cupa României group stage defeat to Gloria Buzău.

Băsceanu played his first Liga I match on 21 October 2024, coming off the bench in a 0–5 away loss to Rapid București.^[1] He scored his first league goal on 29 March 2025, in a 3–4 away defeat to Botoșani.^[2]

Universitatea Craiova

On 20 May 2025, Universitatea Craiova reportedly reached an agreement to sign Băsceanu for a transfer fee of €1 million plus 20% interest.^[3] The move was officially announced on 1 July.^[4]

Băsceanu made his debut for Craiova on 3 August 2025, starting in a 3–2 away victory over CFR Cluj in the Liga I.^[5]

International career

Băsceanu has represented the Romania national team at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels.

Player profile

Style of play

Băsceanu is a versatile attacking player, primarily operating as a winger or an attacking midfielder.

Reception

Following a Liga I appearance in March 2025, former Romanian international Ilie Dumitrescu praised Băsceanu for his impact off the bench, noting that he "added pace", "created imbalance", and showed "the traits of a top-level footballer". Dumitrescu also commended the youngster's interpretation of play and his courage to take initiative at only 18 years old.^[6][7]

During that same period, Adrian Mutu described Băsceanu as one of the most promising Romanian talents in recent years and expressed confidence in his potential to become a leading footballer.^[3]