Nicolao Dumitru

Nicolao Dumitru
Nicolao Dumitru
Born	October 12, 1991 (age 35); Nacka, Sweden
Occupation	Professional footballer
Known for	Footballer for Kuala Lumpur City, plays as left winger and centre-forward

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Nicolao Dumitru, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 9 August 202515 sources

Nicolao Manuel Dumitru Cardoso

Nicolao Manuel Dumitru Cardoso (born 12 October 1991) is a professional footballer of Italian nationality currently signed with Malaysia Super League team Kuala Lumpur City. Primarily positioned as a left winger, he is also capable of performing as a centre-forward.

Empoli

Dumitru began his professional journey with Empoli, making his debut during the 2008–09 Serie B campaign. He featured in one additional match the following season, continuing to compete in Serie B.Template:Fix/category^{[citation needed]}

Napoli

At 18 years and 11 months old, Dumitru transferred to S.S.C. Napoli, a Serie A club, on 31 August 2010.^[1] Despite this move, he was unable to secure a regular spot in Napoli’s starting lineup, appearing only nine times in Serie A. Additionally, he participated in several matches with the club’s reserve squad.

Return to Empoli

On 20 July 2011, it was confirmed that Dumitru would rejoin Empoli on a one-year loan for the 2011–12 Serie B season.^[2] He marked his return by scoring in his first league match on 27 August against Juve Stabia.

Additional loan periods in Italy

Dumitru was loaned to Ternana, a Serie B club, for the entire 2012–13 season as of 23 July 2012.^[3] However, this loan arrangement ended prematurely on 31 January 2013.^[4] On the same day, he was loaned out once again, this time to Cittadella.^[5] For the following season, Dumitru moved on loan to Reggina.^[6]

Loan to Veria

On 13 August 2014, Greek side Veria confirmed the acquisition of Dumitru on a one-year loan from Napoli.^[7] He made his first appearance on 24 August 2014 during the season opener at home versus Skoda Xanthi, where he also netted his initial goal. On 13 September 2014, in a fixture against Kerkyra, he scored his second goal and was subjected to "derogatory and racist remarks" by Horacio Cardozo.^[8]^[9] The Veria squad reported the incident,^[10] prompting the Hellenic Football Federation to summon Cardozo for clarification regarding the episode. Due to insufficient evidence, the HFF cleared Cardozo of wrongdoing.Template:Fix/category^{[citation needed]} Dumitru earned two nominations for the Best Goal accolade for his strikes during the first and third matchdays, ultimately securing the award for his second goal in the league. Additionally, he recorded a brace on his Greek Cup debut in a commanding 4–1 home triumph over Ermionida. His first assist for Veria came in a match against PAS Giannina, setting up Nikos Kaltsas to score. He added a third league goal during a home win against Levadiakos on the seventh round of the Superleague season.

Loan to Nottingham Forest

Dumitru moved to Nottingham Forest on loan for the duration of the season on 30 August 2016.^[11] He netted his inaugural goal for the club on 30 December 2016, despite a 3–1 defeat to Newcastle United.^[12]

Alcorcón

On 1 August 2017, Dumitru committed to a two-year contract with the Spanish Segunda División side AD Alcorcón.

Gimnàstic

He transferred to another club within the same division, Gimnàstic de Tarragona, on 11 January 2018.

Livorno

Dumitru joined Italian team Livorno on 5 February 2019.

Gaz Metan Mediaș

On 25 July 2019, he secured a two-year deal with Romanian outfit Gaz Metan Mediaș.

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

Dumitru signed with South Korean club Suwon Bluewings on 14 January 2021.

UTA Arad

Shortly after, on 17 January 2021, he returned to Romania by signing for UTA Arad.

Bnei Sakhnin

In July 2022, Dumitru agreed to a one-year contract with Israeli club Bnei Sakhnin.

Buriram United

On 8 July 2023, he made a move to the Thai powerhouse Buriram United.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

Dumitru transferred to Malaysian giants Johor Darul Ta'zim on 3 February 2024.

PSS Sleman

He joined Indonesian club PSS Sleman on 30 July 2024.

International career

Dumitru was eligible to represent multiple national teams: by birth for Sweden, through his mother for Brazil, via his father for Romania, and through residency for Italy, as his family relocated from Sweden during his childhood.

In 2010, he participated in the U-19 European Championship representing the Italy U-19 squad. Additionally, he was part of the Italy U-20 side.

Personal life

Dumitru was born in Nacka, Sweden, to a Romanian father—who later acquired Italian citizenship—and an Afro-Brazilian mother. In 1998, he relocated with his family to Empoli, Tuscany.^[13] ^[14] He is proficient in Romanian.Template:Fix/category^{[citation needed]}

Club

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References

↑ "UFFICIALE: Nicolao Dumitru al Napoli" (in italiano). SSC Napoli.it. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
↑ "Arriva Nicolao Dumitru: stasera sarà presente a Fucecchio" (in italiano). Empoli FC. 12 June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
↑ "FERE: DUMITRU È UFFICIALE" (in italiano). Ternana Calcio. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
↑ "MERCATO IN USCITA: NICOLAO DUMITRU RIENTRA AL NAPOLI" (in italiano). Ternana Calcio. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
↑ "CITTA: ARRIVA DUMITRU" (in italiano). AS Cittadella. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
↑ "Dumitru e Azizi alla Reggina, Rigoni al Cittadella" (in italiano). Reggina Calcio. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
↑ "Παίκτης της Βέροιας o Nicolao Manuel Dumitru Cardoso" (in Ελληνικά). 13 August 2014. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
↑ "Anti-racism: Greek union unites players". FIFPro World Players' Union. 2 October 2014. Archived from the original on 29 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
↑ "'Show respect to everyone' says Olympiacos star Eric Abidal at anti-racism conference". Network Fare. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
↑ "Ανακοίνωση των ποδοσφαιριστών της ΠΑΕ Βέροια" (in Ελληνικά). veriafc.gr. 14 September 2014. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
↑ "Nottingham Forest sign Carayol and Dumitru – and still want more additions". Nottingham Post. 30 August 2016. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
↑ "Newcastle 3-1 Forest". BBC. 30 December 2016.
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External links

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	Division	League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Empoli	2008–09	Serie B	1	0	0	0	–		–		1	0
	2009–10		1	0	0	0	–		–		1	0
	2010–11		–		1	0	–		–		1	0
	Total		2	0	1	0	–		–		3	0
Napoli	2010–11	Serie A	9	0	0	0	3^{[lower-alpha 1]}	0	–		12	0
Empoli (loan)	2011–12	Serie B	25	4	2	0	–		–		27	4
Ternana (loan)	2012–13	Serie B	15	1	2	0	–		–		17	1
Cittadella (loan)	2012–13	Serie B	5	0	–		–		–		5	0
	2013–14	Serie B	13	1	2	0	–		–		15	1
	Total		18	1	2	0	–		–		20	1
Reggina (loan)	2013–14	Serie B	13	2	–		–		–		13	2
Veria (loan)	2014–15	Super League Greece	27	6	3	2	–		–		30	8
Latina (loan)	2015–16	Serie B	34	7	–		–		–		34	7
Nottingham Forest (loan)	2016–17	EFL Championship	10	1	1	0	–		1^{[lower-alpha 2]}	0	12	1
Alcorcón	2017-18	Segunda División	12	2	1	1	–		–		13	3
Gimnàstic	2017-18	Segunda División	10	1	–		–		–		10	1
	2018-19	Segunda División	3	0	1	0	–		–		4	0
	Total		13	1	1	0	–		–		14	1
Livorno	2018-19	Serie B	8	0	–		–		–		8	0
Gaz Metan	2019-20	Liga I	29	5	1	0	–		–		30	5
	2020-21	Liga I	12	7	0	0	–		–		12	7
	Total		41	12	1	0	–		–		42	12
Suwon Bluewings	2021	K League 1	17	1	2	0	–		" " \|" " \|" " \|" " \|"19

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[napoli-1] "UFFICIALE: Nicolao Dumitru al Napoli" (in italiano). SSC Napoli.it. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2010.

[2] "Arriva Nicolao Dumitru: stasera sarà presente a Fucecchio" (in italiano). Empoli FC. 12 June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2011.

[3] "FERE: DUMITRU È UFFICIALE" (in italiano). Ternana Calcio. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2013.

[4] "MERCATO IN USCITA: NICOLAO DUMITRU RIENTRA AL NAPOLI" (in italiano). Ternana Calcio. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.

[5] "CITTA: ARRIVA DUMITRU" (in italiano). AS Cittadella. 31 January 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.

[6] "Dumitru e Azizi alla Reggina, Rigoni al Cittadella" (in italiano). Reggina Calcio. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.

[7] "Παίκτης της Βέροιας o Nicolao Manuel Dumitru Cardoso" (in Ελληνικά). 13 August 2014. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.

[8] "Anti-racism: Greek union unites players". FIFPro World Players' Union. 2 October 2014. Archived from the original on 29 August 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.

[9] "'Show respect to everyone' says Olympiacos star Eric Abidal at anti-racism conference". Network Fare. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2016.

[10] "Ανακοίνωση των ποδοσφαιριστών της ΠΑΕ Βέροια" (in Ελληνικά). veriafc.gr. 14 September 2014. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.

[11] "Nottingham Forest sign Carayol and Dumitru – and still want more additions". Nottingham Post. 30 August 2016. Archived from the original on 31 August 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

[12] "Newcastle 3-1 Forest". BBC. 30 December 2016.

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