Alexandru Dobre, the 26-year-old right midfielder of Rapid București, started the 2025-2026 Superliga season impressively by scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over FC Argeș at Mioveni. His performance was pivotal in securing the club’s first win of the campaign[1]. Dobre credited the immediate positive influence of new head coach Costel Gâlcă, highlighting the coaching staff’s commitment and how their methods have helped him and the team realize their true potential on the pitch.
Having played in Portugal’s Famalicão before joining Rapid, Dobre has already made 32 appearances and scored 8 goals for the club, marking this as his first professional experience in Romania. His impact under Gâlcă contrasts with the previous season’s instability, where Rapid had two coaches—Neil Lennon and Marius Șumudică—before Gâlcă’s tenure.
Dobre’s statement emphasized a shared ambition for Rapid to become an offensive, quality football team that energizes fans and elevates each player’s abilities. His form and the coach’s influence suggest a promising trajectory for Rapid as they aim to strengthen their standing in Romanian football this season[1].