Florin Maxim
# Florin Maxim

Florin Sandu Maxim (born 2 March 1981) is a Romanian former professional footballer and currently a manager. He usually played as a left-back, but also played as a left midfielder for teams such as Aurul Brad, Unirea Alba Iulia, Sportul Studențesc or Farul Constanța, among others. Maxim had a very powerful shot and ability to score long-distance goals.

## Career

### Steaua București

Maxim started to play football in his home-town, Brad, Hunedoara, at CIF Aliman Academy. He also played for Aurul Brad and FC Corvinul Hunedoara. Seen by Victor Pițurcă as an excellent choice for the left-back position, Maxim was approached by Romania's most successful club, FC Steaua București. He was later loaned at Apullum Alba-Iulia.

### Apullum Alba-Iulia

Florin Sandu Maxim made an excellent season in Alba-Iulia. He started regularly in the first 11. In 29 games, Maxim scored 5 goals.

### UM Timișoara

Maxim's goals took him in the Liga I, at CSP UM Timișoara. His debut in the first Romanian division took place on 5 August 2001, when UMT lost at home against FC Rapid București, 0–3.

### Sportul Studențesc

Soon after his debut on Liga I, Maxim signed with Sportul Studențesc. He was prepared, among other, by well-known Romanian coach Ioan Andone. Maxim helped his team finish 4th in the 2005–2006 season. Financial problems caused the relegation of Sportul Studențesc. Some players left and Maxim was transferred by FC Farul Constanța. The left-back came back to Sportul Studențesc in August 2010.

### Farul Constanța

Florin Maxim was an important player for FC Farul Constanța. He showed his leadership skills and became captain of the team.

### Poli Timișoara

In 2009, Florin Maxim signed a 3-year contract with FC Politehnica Timișoara. The coach Gavril Balint insisted for his transfer. Maxim scored his first goal for Politehnica Timișoara in a 4–1 victory against Gloria Buzău.

### Petrolul Ploiești

In April 2012, Maxim signed a contract for a couple of months with Petrolul Ploiești, with an extension clause for another year.

### Romanian Under-21 national team

Florin Maxim was called for the Romania national under-21 football team, where he played 8 times.

## Honours

### Manager

Viitorul Șelimbăr

* Liga III: 2020–21

## Statistics

| Season | Club | Games/goals |
| - | - | - |
| 1998–1999 | FC Corvinul Hunedoara | 8 / 0 |
| 2000–2001 | FC Unirea Alba Iulia | 29 / 5 |
| 2001–2002 | CSP UM Timișoara | 13 / 1 |
| 2001–2002 | FC Sportul Studențesc București | 11 / 1 |
| 2002–2003 | FC Sportul Studențesc București | 22 / 1 |
| 2003–2004 | FC Sportul Studențesc București | 26 / 8 |
| 2004–2005 | FC Sportul Studențesc București | 18 / 0 |
| 2005–2006 | FC Sportul Studențesc București | 11 / 0 |
| 2006–2007 | FC Farul Constanța | 22 / 0 |
| 2007–2008 | FC Farul Constanța | 30 / 2 |
| 2008–2009 | FC Farul Constanța | 15 / 1 |
| 2008–2009 | FC Politehnica Timișoara | 4 / 1 |
| 2009–2010 | FC Politehnica Timișoara | 10 / 0 |
| 2010–2011 | FC Sportul Studențesc București | 26 / 1 |
| 2011–2012 | FC Sportul Studențesc București | 17 / 2 |
| 2011–2012 | FC Petrolul Ploiești | 9 / 0 |
