Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 05 February 2026, 12:59 / Updated on Thursday, 05 February 2026 13:04
Romanian international Denis Drăguș scored the first official goal since his return to Gaziantep, in the away match from the Turkish Cup at Keciorengucu's ground. In the 41st minute, the national team striker converted a shot from 11 meters and increased the gap, making it 3-1 after the first 45 minutes.
Drăguș was loaned by Trabzonspor to Gaziantep until June 2026.
VIDEO. Denis Drăguș, goal in the Turkish Cup
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With the number 70 on his shirt, Denis Drăguș executed the penalty kick with his right foot, placing the ball in the right corner of the goalkeeper, while the goalkeeper Ozer dived in the opposite direction. For Drăguș, this is the first goal in the fourth match since his return, having already also had a decisive assist in a match in the domestic championship of Turkey.
Quoted at 3 million euros, the striker also played for Gaziantep between September 2023 and July 2024, during which he had constant developments. In the first part of the season, Drăguș played at Eyupspor, but the low performance made him look for another club.
Drăguș is not the only Romanian in Gaziantep's squad. Deian Sorescu and Alexandru Maxim are also playing for the Turks, the striker being the only starter in this match, Maxim being a reserve, and Sorescu not included in the squad.
The career of Denis Drăguș
Denis Drăguș played for: Pro Luceafărul, Academia Hagi/FCV Farul, Crotone (Italy), Genoa (Italy), Standard Liege (Belgium), Eyupspor (Turkey) and Trabzonspor (Turkey). For the national team, the forward has 7 goals and an assist in 27 selections.
