About CS Minaur Baia Mare

CS Minaur Baia Mare is a Romanian football club based in Baia Mare, Maramureș County, and is part of the wider sports society CS Minaur Baia Mare. The football section traces its roots back to 1948, when the original club was founded under the name CSM Baia Mare. Over the decades, the team went through numerous name changes and reorganizations, often reflecting shifts in sponsorship, local industry influence, and financial stability. Despite these changes, the club remained an important representative of football in northern Romania.

Throughout its history, Minaur Baia Mare spent most of its existence in Romania’s second tier, with several periods in the top division. The club experienced its strongest era in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when it regularly competed in Liga I and even achieved notable performances in domestic cup competitions. During these years, it became known for producing talented players and for its competitive matches against some of Romania’s stronger teams, establishing a solid regional football identity.

In modern times, the club has faced financial difficulties, including bankruptcies and multiple re-foundations, most recently being re-established in 2017 under the Minaur name. Since then, it has competed mainly in the lower divisions, working to rebuild stability and return to higher levels of Romanian football. Despite its ups and downs, CS Minaur Baia Mare remains a symbol of football tradition in Maramureș and continues to carry the legacy of one of the region’s most historic clubs.