Ilie Dumitrescu's remarkable performance in the U Cluj derby

Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Monday, March 16, 2026 9:51 p.m. / Updated Monday, March 16, 2026 11:10 p.m.
Former international Ilie Dumitrescu noticed Lorenzo Biliboc, the attacking player of Daniel Pancu's formation, at halftime of the match between Cluj University and CFR. Currently an employee of the FRF, Dumitrescu commented on the performance of the young footballer and his impact in the derby.
Lorenzo Biliboc opened the scoring in the 59th second of the game in Cluj, thus scoring the fastest goal of the Super League season.
Ilie Dumitrescu remarked on Biliboc: “He is the best under”
“Mister” analyzed the performance of the player who complies with the under-21 rule at CFR Cluj and said:
“Biliboc is in very good form, he has personality, which is extraordinary for an under player. It is extremely active and makes a difference. From my point of view, it is the best under“, Dumitrescu declared on the Digi Sport Special show.
Lorenzo Biliboc // photo: Imago Images
VIDEO. The goal scored by Lorenzo Biliboc in the derby with U Cluj
Being on the left side of the attack, Biliboc received a pass from Korenica, elegantly outpaced Bic, dribbled past defender Coubiș and beat Gertmonas with a shot placed in the short corner. His goal, scored after just 59 seconds, was the fastest scoring opening of the current Super League season.
Who is Lorenzo Biliboc?
Born in Turin and raised in Italy, Biliboc arrived at CFR Cluj in the summer, coming from the Juventus academy. So far, he has made 25 appearances in the Super League, scoring 7 goals and providing two assists.
For Biliboc, this is the first season in the seniors, after, within the Primavera and Under 17 teams of Juventus, he collected more than 60 matches, scoring 20 goals and providing 8 decisive assists. The player can play on both flanks and has 6 selections and a goal for the Romanian under-21 national team, the last game he played in November 2025, in a defeat against Spain, also in the same age category, score 0-2.
450,000 eurosis Lorenzo Biliboc's market share, according to Transfermarkt.





