Romania Clubs Ranked - 1960/61 to 2024/25

Football was first played in Romania in the 1800's but the first domestic competition was held in 1909. The 1980's and 1990's were a strong period for the sport in the country. The most successful club is Steaua București but was forced to change its name and is now known as FCSB. I have kept the older name as that is what it is better known as outside of Romania.

To the right is a summary of the top clubs. The two main Bucharest clubs have dominated the domestic league scene ('Rom' Column) and with some success in Europe adding to the 'Tot' column. How are the points awarded? 

In the Liga 1 (first division), the top four are rewarded with 6, 3, 2 and 1. The Cupa României 4 and 2 points for the finalists only. The Cupa Ligii 3 and 1. Up to 8 points are awarded for European success. Let's dive deeper.

In Liga 1, Steaua București has won the last two years and the best team since 1960/61. Dinamo Bucureşti has not won since 2007, so is no longer the club it once was. CFR Cluj won the league consecutively from 2017/18 to 2021/22. 

The Cupa României has the same top sides as in the league. Recently it has had other winners. Of the last four cups, Sepsi OSK have won it twice, then Corvinul Hunedoara and CFR Cluj once each.

The Cupa Ligii has rarely been held, with Steaua București the top of the list with 6 points and FCM Bacău on 4.Rapid Bucureşti,Gloria Bistrița and Dinamo Bucureşti 3 points each.

In Europe, Steaua București won the now called Champions League in 1986, runner up in 1989 and semi fnailist in 1988. Otherwise, it's been lean pickings.

All put together, the clubs are below. The grand total is shown for each club, divided into regions with a ranking number (Rk), which gives their place compared to all the other clubs.

Bucharest is in the south but is listed separately here. With 59% of the points on offer, it is the strongest region by far. The South West is next, then the North West. The other areas have had a limited impact.