Adrian Mutu (born 8 January 1979) is a former Romanian footballer who played as a attacking midfielder or winger. His career has included setbacks including two long suspensions for failed drugs tests. From his debut in 2000, Mutu played 77 matches for the Romanian national team and scored 35 goals, a joint record alongside Gheorghe Hagi. He was included in their squads at the European Championship in 2000 and 2008. A four-time winner of the Romanian Footballer of the Year Award, only Gheorghe Popescu and Gheorghe Hagi have won the award more times, with six and seven wins respectively.