Kevin Andrei Ciubotaru (born 2 February 2004) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Scottish Premiership club Dundee United.
Club career
Ciubotaru’s early football journey took him from Italy to Austria, where he had a brief stint at Rapid Vienna. However, he moved to UK in search of better opportunities.
In England, Kevin joined Ava Football Club, a Romanian-run football school in London, and began attending trials with clubs such as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and others.
Eventually Ciubotaru was invited to join Rangers and signed a contract with the club until the summer of 2023, initially joining the U21 squad.
In the summer of 2023, Kevin Ciubotaru, then 19 years old, signed a three-year contract with Hermannstadt after spending the preseason training with Dinamo Bucharest. Although he had initially agreed to join Dinamo — having passed the trial and completed the medical. As a result, Ciubotaru opted to join Hermannstadt, who offered him a firm deal following Raul Opruț’s departure.
International career
Ciubotaru has represented Romania at various youth levels throughout his career.
On 9 October 2025, Ciubotaru made his senior debut for the Romania national football team in a friendly match against Moldova. His strong internal performances convinced coach Mircea Lucescu to call him up.
Style of play
Ciubotaru mainly operates as a left-back.
Personal life
He was born to Romanian parents. His father Silviu supported a local amateur team from Rome called Dacica, where Kevin first began playing. Ciubotaru eventually joined a church-affiliated team, participating in an old inter-congregational tournament.
He is a fan of Roma, Dinamo București and Arsenal. Ciubotaru is also a fan of Theo Hernández, calling him his idol.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRangers B2022–23Lowland Football League120———120Hermannstadt2023–24Liga I3040——702024–25Liga I0010——102025–26Liga I34030—20390Total37080—20470Unirea Ungheni (loan)2024–25Liga II14020——160Dundee United 2026–27Scottish Premiership3100—1041Career total661100—30791
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsRomania202510Total10
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