Moldovan footballer (born 2001)
Serafim Cojocari (born 7 January 2001) is a Moldovan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Moldovan Super Liga club Zimbru Chișinău and the Moldova national team.
Club career
Cojocari was born in Rezina and started his career with Zimbru Chișinău. He made his Moldovan National Division debut for the club on 4 August 2019 in a 3–0 loss against Sheriff Tiraspol.[3] In March 2020, he signed a four-year contract with Sheriff Tiraspol,[4] joining their reserve team.[5] He made his first appearance for Sheriff's first team on 7 August 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 7–1 win against Dinamo-Auto.[3]
On 1 September 2022, Cojocari joined CSF Bălți on a one-season loan.[6]
International career
Cojocari has featured for Moldovan national youth teams at under-19 and under-21 level.[5] He made his debut for the Moldova national team on 24 March 2023, replacing Victor Mudrac in the 73rd minute of a 1–1 draw against Faroe Islands in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying.[7]
International stats
- As of match played 15 October 2023
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team |
Year |
Apps |
Goals
|
Moldova
|
2023 |
10 |
0
|
2024 |
1 |
0
|
Total |
11 |
0
|
Honours
Sheriff Tiraspol
Sheriff-2 Tiraspol
Unirea Slobozia
References