Răzvan Marin, named the author of the most beautiful goal of the UEFA Conference League stage
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Friday, December 12, 2025 9:25 p.m. / Updated Friday, December 12, 2025 10:36 p.m.
Steven Nsimba's goal from the match between the University of Craiova and Sparta Prague, score 1-2, was assigned the third place.
Răzvan Marin, manual execution in vinclu
Led by Samsunspor, AEK needed a moment of magic and Marin scored a spectacular goal. In the 52nd minute, the Romanian international sent a perfect shot over the wall, directly into the box, with no chance for the Turkish goalkeeper.
The goal changed the dynamics of the match, and the Greeks later returned through Koita (2-1).
It is the fourth goal scored by Marin for AEK, the first coming on August 14, in the victory against Aris Limassol (3-1), also in the Conference League.
The Romanian international was coming off a suspension
Răzvan Marin spoke about the goal of the stage:
We have very good players at set pieces. Tonight I executed and I'm happy that I scored. Other times he may execute Mandalos or Koita. It is important that we help the team.
– said Marin, quoted by the press from Greece
At the weekend, Marin had a difficult time: he came on at half-time with Panathinaikos and was sent off after two yellow cards in 35 minutes. However, AEK won the derby 3-2.
Suspended, the midfielder was then absent in the Cup in the victory against OFI Crete (2-0).
Transferred in July, Marin has already ticked off 24 official matches for the Greek team, becoming an essential man in the midfield.
Răzvan Marin, excellent numbers in the “tricolor”
Răzvan Marin's market share is currently 3 million euros, according to the specialized website Transfermarkt. The Romanian international, aged 28, has 71 matches for the Romanian national team, in which he managed 12 goals and 10 decisive assists.
Throughout his career, Răzvan Marin played for Academia Hagi / Viitorul Constanța, Standard Liege, Ajax, Cagliari, Empoli and, currently, AEK Athens.
