ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · FC Botosani.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga I | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1208 | 6.62 |
 Cupa României | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
E. Papa is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at FC Botosani, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 4 assists in 26 appearances, a Season grade of 19, top 50% of Liga I defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 9.7, ranking 219th of 240 in the Liga I. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (33.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.35 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Papa.
Judged on this season alone, Papa graded 19 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 12th of 24 of the 24 defensive midfielders in the Liga I, on 1 goal, 4 assists and 3.353 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Papa, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 10, 23rd of 24 of the 24 defensive midfielders in the Liga I. At 33 Papa is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.7 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · FC Botosani finished 3rd of 6 · a mid-table side
3.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 26 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.37 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 33.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 9.7, Papa carries the 23rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Liga I of 24. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Liga I with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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