Alexandru Gațcan

Alexandru Gațcan (born 27 March 1984) is a Moldovan former international footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Club
On 17 June 2019, Gațcan extended his contract with Rostov until the summer of 2020. On 17 July 2019, Rostov announced that Gațcan would leave the club after their match against Spartak Moscow on 20 July, ending his 11-year stint at the club.

On 23 July 2019, he joined Russian Premier League club Krylia Sovetov Samara.

International
Gațcan played 2 games in 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) and 7 games in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying. Gațcan has appeared in 46 matches for the Moldova national football team, scoring three goals.

Personal life
In 2007, Gațcan became a naturalized citizen of Russia.

International
Statistics accurate as of match played 18 November 2018

International goals

 * Scores and results list Moldova's goal tally first.

Honours
FC Rostov
 * Russian Cup: 2013–14

Individual
 * Moldovan Footballer of the Year: 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017