Gazeta Sporturilor Monthly Football Awards

Romanian football trophy

The Gazeta Sporturilor Monthly Football Awards are association football awards presented monthly by Romania's largest and most read sports-related publication, Gazeta Sporturilor. They were first handed out in September 2021, and honour players and managers deemed to have been the best over the previous month in Romania.^[1]

The award is not affiliated with the country's top flight competition, the Liga I—instead, voters can also choose between Romanian players and coaches who are competing abroad. Foreign footballers and coaches from Romania's first league are eligible as well. As of May 2023, Gheorghe Hagi has won the trophy for Manager of the Month five times, a record in both categories.

List of winners

Player of the Month

Year	Month	Player	Nationality	Pos.	Team	Ref
2021	August	Cristian Săpunaru	Romania	DF	Rapid București	^[1]
	September	Jefté Betancor	Spain	FW	Farul Constanța	^[2]
	October	Andrei Ivan	Romania	FW	Universitatea Craiova	^[3]
	November	Alexandru Cicâldău	Romania	MF	Galatasaray	^[4]
	December	Gabriel Tamaș	Romania	DF	Voluntari	^[5]
2022	February	Gustavo Vagenin	Brazil	FW	Universitatea Craiova	^[6]
	March	Octavian Popescu	Romania	FW	FCSB	^[7]
	April	Darius Olaru	Romania	MF	FCSB	^[8]
	May	Marius Ștefănescu	Romania	FW	Sepsi OSK	^[9]
	July	Marius Ștefănescu (2)	Romania	FW	Sepsi OSK	^[10]
	August	Andrea Compagno	Italy	FW	FC U Craiova / FCSB	^[11]
	September	Baba Alhassan	Ghana	MF	Hermannstadt	^[12]
	October	Doru Popadiuc	Romania	MF	Chindia Târgoviște	^[13]
2023	February	Malcom Edjouma	France	MF	FCSB	^[14]
	March	Adrian Mazilu	Romania	FW	Farul Constanța	^[15]
	April	Florinel Coman	Romania	FW	FCSB	^[16]
	May	Tudor Băluță	Romania	MF	Farul Constanța	^[17]
	July	Florinel Coman (2)	Romania	FW	FCSB	^[18]
	August	Aurelian Chițu	Romania	FW	FC U Craiova	^[19]
	September	Darius Olaru (2)	Romania	MF	FCSB	^[20]
	October	Dan Nistor	Romania	MF	Universitatea Cluj	^[21]
	November	Horațiu Moldovan	Romania	GK	Rapid București
	December	Darius Olaru (3)	Romania	MF	FCSB
2024	February	Albion Rrahmani	Kosovo	FW	Rapid București
	March	Alexandru Mitriță	Romania	FW	Universitatea Craiova

Manager of the Month

Year	Month	Manager	Nationality	Team	Ref
2021	August	Mihai Iosif	Romania	Rapid București	^[1]
	September	Liviu Ciobotariu	Romania	Voluntari	^[2]
	October	Laurențiu Reghecampf	Romania	Universitatea Craiova	^[3]
	November	Andrei Prepeliță	Romania	Argeș Pitești	^[4]
	December	Dan Petrescu	Romania	CFR Cluj	^[5]
2022	February	Nicolò Napoli	Italy	FC U Craiova	^[6]
	March	Răzvan Lucescu	Romania	PAOK	^[7]
	April	Adrian Mutu	Romania	Rapid București	^[8]
	May	Cristiano Bergodi	Italy	Sepsi OSK	^[9]
	July	Cristiano Bergodi (2)	Italy	Sepsi OSK	^[10]
	August	Gheorghe Hagi	Romania	Farul Constanța	^[11]
	September	Marius Măldărășanu	Romania	Hermannstadt	^[12]
	October	Gheorghe Hagi (2)	Romania	Farul Constanța	^[13]
2023	February	Gheorghe Hagi (3)	Romania	Farul Constanța	^[14]
	March	Dan Petrescu (2)	Romania	CFR Cluj	^[15]
	April	Gheorghe Hagi (4)	Romania	Farul Constanța	^[16]
	May	Gheorghe Hagi (5)	Romania	Farul Constanța	^[17]
	July	Liviu Ciobotariu (2)	Romania	Sepsi OSK	^[18]
	August	Liviu Ciobotariu (3)	Romania	Sepsi OSK	^[19]
	September	Dorinel Munteanu	Romania	Oțelul Galați	^[20]
	October	Ioan Ovidiu Sabău	Romania	Universitatea Cluj	^[21]
	November	Edward Iordănescu	Romania	Romania national team
	December	Răzvan Lucescu (2)	Romania	PAOK
2024	February	Cristiano Bergodi (3)	Italy	Rapid București
	March	Ivaylo Petev	Bulgaria	Universitatea Craiova

Multiple winners

As of March 2024 award

Player of the Month

Rank	Players	Wins
1	Darius Olaru	3
2	Marius Ștefănescu	2
2	Florinel Coman	2
4	22 players	1

Manager of the Month

Rank	Managers	Wins
1	Gheorghe Hagi	5
2	Liviu Ciobotariu	3
2	Cristiano Bergodi	3
4	Răzvan Lucescu	2
4	Dan Petrescu	2
6	20 coaches	1

Awards won by position

As of March 2024 award

Position	Players	Wins
Forward	11	13
Midfielder	7	9
Defender	2	2
Goalkeeper	1	1

Awards won by nationality

As of March 2024 award

Player of the Month

Nationality	Players	Wins
Romania	15	19
Spain	1	1
Brazil	1	1
Italy	1	1
Ghana	1	1
France	1	1
Kosovo	1	1

Manager of the Month

Nationality	Managers	Wins
Romania	12	20
Italy	2	4
Bulgaria	1	1

Awards won by club

As of March 2024 award

Player of the Month

Club	Players	Wins
FCSB	5	8^[a]
Farul Constanța	3	3
Rapid București	3	3
Universitatea Craiova	3	3
Sepsi OSK	1	2
FC U Craiova	2	2^[a]
5 teams	1	1

Manager of the Month

Club	Managers	Wins
Farul Constanța	1	5
Sepsi OSK	1	4
Rapid București	3	3
CFR Cluj	1	2
PAOK	1	2
Universitatea Craiova	2	2
7 teams	1	1

Notes

^ ^a ^b Andrea Compagno played for both FC U Craiova and FCSB when he won the award in August 2022.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "CEI MAI BUNI Rapid ia TOT! » Săpunaru a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii august", iar Mihai Iosif - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [THE BEST Rapid takes IT ALL! » Săpunaru was chosen the "Player of August", and Mihai Iosif - "Coach of the Month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 3 September 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^ ^a ^b "CEI MAI BUNI Granzii puși la respect! » Jefte Betancor a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii septembrie", iar Liviu Ciobotariu - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [THE BEST The giants put aside! » Jefté Betancor was chosen the "Player of the Month in September ", and Liviu Ciobotariu - the "Coach of the Month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 6 October 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Craiova a luat tot! » Andrei Ivan a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii octombrie", iar Laurențiu Reghecampf - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Craiova took it all! tot! » Andrei Ivan was chosen "Player of the month in October", and Laurențiu Reghecampf - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 5 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Alexandru Cicâldău a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii noiembrie", iar Andrei Prepeliță - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Alexandru Cicâldău was chosen "Player of the month in November", and Andrei Prepeliță - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Gabriel Tamaș a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii decembrie", iar Dan Petrescu - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Gabriel Tamaș was chosen "Player of the month in November", and Dan Petrescu - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 7 January 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Bănia a împărțit trofeele » Gustavo a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii februarie" iar Nicolo Napoli - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Bănia split the trophies » Gustavo was chosen "Player of the month in February", and Nicolò Napoli - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 7 March 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Luna juniorilor » Octavian Popescu a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii martie", iar Răzvan Lucescu - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Month of the juniors » Octavian Popescu was chosen "Player of the month in March", and Răzvan Lucescu - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Bucureștiul și-a împărțit trofeele » Darius Olaru a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii aprilie", iar Adrian Mutu - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Bucharest shared its trophies » Darius Olaru was chosen "Player of the month in April", and Adrian Mutu - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 May 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Sepsi e Regina! » Marius Ștefănescu a fost ales „Jucătorul lunii mai", iar Cristiano Bergodi - „Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Sepsi is the Queen! » Marius Ștefănescu was chosen "Player of the month in May", and Cristiano Bergodi - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 2 June 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Au „capturat" premiile » Marius Ștefănescu a fost ales „Jucătorul lunii iulie", iar Cristiano Bergodi - „Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [They seized the trophies » Marius Ștefănescu was chosen "Player of the month in July", and Cristiano Bergodi - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 5 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Au gust de performanță » Andrea Compagno a fost ales „Jucătorul lunii august", iar Gheorghe Hagi - „Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [They love the taste of victory » Andrea Compagno was chosen "Player of the month in August", and Gheorghe Hagi - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 2 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Minunea Hermannstadt » Baba Alhassan a fost ales „Jucătorul lunii septembrie", iar Marius Măldărășanu - „Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Miracle Hermannstadt » Baba Alhassan was chosen "Player of the month in August", and Marius Măldărășanu - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 2 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
^ ^a ^b "Un clasic și un debutant! » Gheorghe Hagi a fost ales „Antrenorul lunii octombrie", iar Doru Popadiuc - „Jucătorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [A classic and a premiere » Doru Popadiuc was chosen "Player of the month in August", and Gheorghe Hagi - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 2 November 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
^ ^a ^b "„Regele" și „Micul prinț" » Gheorghe Hagi a fost ales „Antrenorul lunii februarie", iar Malcom Edjouma - „Jucătorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [The King & The Little Prince » Gheorghe Hagi was chosen "Coach of the month in February", and Malcom Edjouma - "Player of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
^ ^a ^b "SuperDan și SuperAdrian » Experimentatul antrenor al CFR-ului și Mazilu, puștiul-minune al Farului, au pus mâna pe trofeele GSP pentru luna martie! Cum s-a votat" [SuperDan and SuperAdrian » CFR Cluj's experienced coach and Mazilu, the wonderkid from Farul, snatched GSP's March trophies! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ ^a ^b "CEI MAI BUNI "Regele" și creația lui! » Florinel Coman a fost ales "Jucătorul lunii aprilie", iar Gheorghe Hagi - "Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [THE BEST "The King" and his creation! » Florinel Coman was chosen "Player of the month for April", and Gheorghe Hagi - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Jos pălăria pentru campioni! Tudor Băluță a fost ales „Jucătorul lunii mai", iar Gheorghe Hagi - „Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Hats off for the champions! Tudor Băluță was chosen "Player of the month for May", and Gheorghe Hagi - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 4 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Au strălucit pe caniculă » Florinel Coman a fost ales „Jucătorul lunii iulie", iar Liviu Ciobotariu - „Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [They shone during the drought! Florinel Coman was chosen "Player of the month for July", and Liviu Ciobotariu - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 7 August 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
^ ^a ^b "O certitudine și o surpriză » Liviu Ciobotariu a fost ales „Antrenorul lunii august", iar Aurelian Chițu - „Jucătorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [A confirmation and a surprise! Aurelian Chițu was chosen "Player of the month for July", and Liviu Ciobotariu - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Premiați pe merit » Darius Olaru a fost ales „Jucătorul lunii septembrie", iar Dorinel Munteanu - „Antrenorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [Deserved winners! Darius Olaru was chosen "Player of the month for September", and Dorinel Munteanu - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b "No, premiile s-au dus la Cluj » Ioan Ovidiu Sabău a fost ales „Antrenorul lunii octombrie", iar Dan Nistor - „Jucătorul lunii"! Cum s-a votat" [No, the awards have gone to Cluj » Dan Nistor was chosen "Player of the month for October", and Ioan Ovidiu Sabău - "Coach of the month"! How the voting took place]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). 6 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.