About CS Universitatea Craiova

CS Universitatea Craiova is one of the most famous football clubs in Romania, based in the city of Craiova in the historical region of Oltenia. Founded in 1948 as part of the local university sports organization, the club became a major force in Romanian football during the 1970s and 1980s. Universitatea Craiova gained national popularity for its attacking style of play and talented generation of players, earning the nickname “The Champion of a Great Love” because of the passionate support it received from fans across the region.

The club enjoyed its greatest success during the late 1970s and early 1980s, winning several Romanian league titles and domestic cups. Universitatea Craiova also became the first Romanian club to reach the semi-finals of a major European competition when it advanced to the UEFA Cup semi-finals in the 1982–83 season. The team was known as “Craiova Maxima” during this golden era and featured many important Romanian internationals who helped raise the profile of Romanian football in Europe.

After the fall of communism, the club experienced financial and organizational difficulties, including legal disputes and periods outside top-level football. Despite these challenges, Universitatea Craiova has remained one of the most beloved clubs in Romania, supported by a passionate fanbase and strong regional identity. The team continues to compete in Liga I and is considered one of the traditional giants of Romanian football, with an important place in the country’s sporting history.