Igor Negrescu (born 17 April 1979) is a Moldovan professional football manager and former footballer. He is currently the head coach of Moldovan Liga club Dacia Buiucani.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 17 April 1979 (age 47)
- Place of birth: Chișinău, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union
- Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Position: Defender (central defender)
Playing Career
Negrescu spent his entire playing career with Dacia Chișinău, from 2002 to 2011. During his time with the club, he contributed to winning the 2010–11 Moldovan National Division title and secured multiple runner-up finishes in the league. He also represented the club in European competitions.
Managerial Career
Following his playing career, Negrescu transitioned into coaching. His managerial career includes:
- 2011–2012: Dacia-2 Buiucani
- 2012: Dacia Chișinău
- 2012–2013: Dacia-2 Buiucani
- 2013–2014: Dacia Chișinău
- 2014–2015: Dinamo-Auto Tiraspol
- 2015–2019: Dacia Buiucani
- 2019–2021: Moldova U17 national team
- 2023: Moldova U17 national team
- 2024–2026: Moldova U17 (assistant head coach)
- 2026–present: Dacia Buiucani (head coach)
Negrescu holds a UEFA PRO license, an "A Elite Youth" UEFA license, and is a UEFA Coach Educator.
