The threshold reached by Răzvan Marin after the friendly in Tbilisi » He equaled Cristi Chivu
Article by Mihai Șovei – Published on Wednesday, 03 June 2026, 12:46 / Updated on Wednesday, 03 June 2026 12:47
Răzvan Marin (29 years old), the midfielder of the Romanian national football team, played 45 minutes in the friendly match against Georgia in Tbilisi, score 1-1.
His presence on the field earned him selection number 75 for Romania, equaling former defender Cristi Chivu (45 years old).
Răzvan Marin equaled the number of selections of Cristi Chivu
In recent years, Răzvan Marin has become one of the basic players of the Romanian national football team. In almost 10 years since he debuted for the “tricolors”, the midfielder collected 75 selections, scored 12 goals and provided as many decisive assists. One of the biggest achievements in the national team jersey is the presence at the 2024 European Championship, where he played in all 4 games.
Tuesday night's match in Tbilisi was a special one for Răzvan Marin. He equaled the selection number of former defender Cristi Chivu.
“In the match with Georgia, Răzvan Marin equaled Cristi Chivu in the number of selections in the National Team jersey. So far, he has collected 12 goals and 12 decisive assists! Here's to more, Răzvan!”was the message sent by the national team, on the official Facebook page.
Răzvan Marin equaled the number of selections of Cristi Chivu / photo: Facebook Romania's national football team
Răzvan Marin can even surpass the current Inter coach, this very weekend. On Saturday, June 6, the national team returns to action for a second verification test. Hagi's “Tricolori” face Wales, in Ghencea, from 20:45.
He made his debut for the national team on 8 October 2016 in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Armenia. In the 5–0 win since then, the midfielder scored a goal and provided an assist.
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