Who is the kid who brought FCSB to its knees » Already in the history of the club, he has a unique dream: “Leit-leit Nicușor Stanciu!”

A promising midfielder, Yanis Nikolas Christian Pîrvu, is the only one who found the way to the goal on the frozen pitch of Mioveni.

The joy of the hosts was all the greater as the victory was brought to them by a child from Pitesti, a player who he has already engraved his name in the history of the club, becoming the second youngest debutant of Argeș in the championshipafter the great Nicolae Dobrin.

It happened on November 5, 2022, when Yanis played 35 minutes in the first league at the age of 15 years, 7 months and 3 days. He had arrived at FC Argeș just a few months before, from the football school of Dani Coman, the current president of the club.

Yanis Pîrvu, 18, kidnapped FCSB

Since then, Yanis, capable of playing as a winger or attacking midfielder, has donned the white and purple kit a further 78 times. In the first league he scored twice, in 3-1 against Csikszereda in the 4th stage, respectively now, with FCSBa goal after which he could not hide his excitement.

In flash interviews, Yanis admitted:

“I'm very happy that we managed to win today and especially that I scored, I helped my team. We hope to keep it that way. The goal means a lot, from joy to more confidence, to chances to play more.

It is an immense joy, [FCSB] it is a very good team, they are the champions of Romania, but we did our job and managed to win. We were aggressive, the first in duels and I think that made the difference today”.

VIDEO | Yanis Pîrvu's goal with FCSB

Yanis also said that he believed from day 1 in such a path for Argeș, unexpected given that we are talking about a newly promoted team:

“I personally would have thought, because we put a lot of effort every day in training, and with Mister's training, physically and tactically, we are close to achieving our goal.”

On top of that, the youth international elegantly “dribbled” the discussions regarding a possible future destination: “I don't know where I see myself, now I'm at FC Argeș. I want to give my best here and help my team as much as I can, so that in the future it will be good for me.”

Yanis Pîrvu, here in action against Rapid // photo: Imago Images

Daniel Pancu: “I wanted to summon him to the Euro! The copy of Nicușor Stanciu”

Yes, Yanis is a junior international, currently the captain of the U19 national team, for which he has already played 7 times. He has matches in all age categories in juniors, from U15 to U19.

A first call-up to the youth national team, U21, is on the horizon. Daniel Pancu, the previous U21 selector, revealed that he had Yanis in mind all the time, including for a summons to the European U21 in 2025!

“I have a favorite at FC Argeș: Yanis Pîrvu. I wanted to invite him to the Euro. I see him as a copy – both in running and in style – of Nicușor Stanciu. Leit-leit! Someone who has also seen him in many matches in the 2nd League tells you”, said Pancu at GSP Live.

Another former great footballer, Ilie Dumitrescuhe was also impressed by Pîrvu. He did it immediately after the match with FCSB, at DigiSport:

“He seems to me to be a very mature player. I didn't notice him just tonight. Every time he entered or played, I thought he brings an obvious plus in the offensive phase. He has personality, he interprets the phases very well, especially in the last third.”

Yanis Pîrvu: “With 500,000 euros I would open a hotel in the mountains”

But even the Argeș player can say more about Yanis Pîrvu. Here's how he answered some of the questions he asked Gazeta Sporturilor addressed them in Antalyaduring the winter camp:

– How would you describe yourself in three words?
– I am a loyal, simple and hardworking boy.

– What hobbies do you have?
– I like swimming, it relaxes me. I also play on PlayStation sometimes.

– A dream vacation where would it be?
– Definitely, with my family. Anywhere.

– What will you do with the first million euros?
– (laughs) We went far.

– Okay, with 500,000?
– (laughs) I also have dreams like any child, like any human. Crazy… To open a hotel. In the country, yes. To the mountain! I feel more relaxed in the mountains. (…) Honestly, I also think about expensive cars, watches… But it's not a priority. You asked me something great, a dream. My folks keep me grounded, but know that I'm not a spendthrift either!

– Why hotel?
– Because it relaxes me in the mountains, I feel better than at the sea. Be it with a view of the forest or the mountain.

– Where would you like to play in your career?
– As high as possible, in the Champions League, with the Romanian national team… high above all!