Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:58 p.m. / Updated Thursday, February 12, 2026 11:02 p.m.
David Popethe 18-year-old far right of those from FCSBscored his first goal for the red-blue formation in the draw with University of Craiovascore 2-2.
The 18-year-old kid, entered the field in the 61st minute of the match with Craiova University, wants to have made Gigi Becali proud.
David Popa reacted after Craiova University – FCSB 2-2: “I hope to keep it that way”
David Pope
“I'm glad I managed to score and I hope to keep it that way. It was very good, I'm glad I got the chance to play. I said I'll do my best to play as well as possible, to help my team. I hope I made Mr. Becali proud and I hope to keep it that way. The elimination hurts a lot. I wanted to move on. I'm sorry we didn't qualify.
I was advised to trust myself and do what I do in training. Daniel Bîrligea is an example for all. He's very ambitious, that's what I like the most. I want to learn from him. I hope we get the three points on Sunday and take the step towards the play-offs”, David Popa transmitted in the flash interview from Prima Sport.
PHOTO. How David Popa scored the first senior goal in Craiova University – FCSB 2-2
David Popa was perfectly found in the box by Vali Crețu with a pass on the edge of the grass. The 18-year-old took over with his left and then executed Isenko with a powerful shot into the short corner. David Popa played half an hour in the Betano Romania Cup match with UTA, score 0-3. In the last two seasons, David Popa has 6 appearances in the red-blue shirt.
David Popa is a junior brought up by FCSB in its own academy. He started breaking into the senior squad after being spotted by Gigi Becali in FCSB U19's match against Akademia Puskas in the UEFA Youth League. He is a youth international of Romania.
