Răzvan Marin, important goal for AEK Athens in the Conference League! Superb performance by the Romanian midfielder
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:11 p.m. / Updated Thursday, December 11, 2025, 9:25 p.m.
Răzvan Marin (29) was the man to equalize for AEK Athens in the match against Samsunspor, the surprise leader of the only group in the Conference League. The Greeks were in the lead, but in the 52nd minute the Romanian midfielder restored the tie with an impeccable free kick, a shot perfectly placed in the goal area, without any chance for the Turkish goalkeeper.
Marin's goal was the 4th success for AEK, the first being on August 14, in the victory against Aris, score 3-1, also in the Conference League.
Marin, eliminated in the derby with Panathinaikos
Over the weekend, Marin had experienced a negative episode. He came on at half-time in Athens' big derby with Panathinaikos and was sent off after two yellow cards in just 35 minutes. AEK still won 3-2.
The suspension for the touch in the game with OFI, from the 4th stage of the Greek Cup league phase, won 2-0 by AEK.
Since his arrival at AEK Athens in July, the Romanian midfielder has already played 24 official matches.
Impressive numbers for the Marin “tricolor”.
Răzvan Marin's market share is currently 3 million euros, according to the specialized website Transfermarkt. The Romanian international, aged 28, has 71 matches for the Romanian national team, in which he managed 12 goals and 10 decisive assists.
Throughout his career, Răzvan Marin played for Academia Hagi / Viitorul Constanța, Standard Liege, Ajax, Cagliari, Empoli and, currently, AEK Athens.
Conference League single group standings
