Razvan Rat: end of epoch
Sunday, May 26, 2013
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26 May 2013 is a historic day in the life of Razvan Rat. And not just because today he is celebrating his 32nd birthday.
For the Romanian defender the Ukrainian championship match against Metalurh Donetsk was the last game for Shakhtar. Moreover, this was Razvan’s 300th match for Shakhtar! Symbolically, the Romanian was captaining the squad in today’s match.
After 67 minutes, he Rat was replaced by Vasyl Kobin. Donbass Arena gave Razvan a standing ovation and teammates gave him a storm of applause...
It is safe to say it's the end of the epoch. Razvan Rat has long remained Shakhtar’s last player of the once whole galaxy of Romanian players. But now it is him who leaves. Earlier, the following players were plying their trade for Shakhtar: Marian Aliutse, Marian Savu, Daniel Kiritse, Daniel Florea, Ciprian Marica, Cosmin Barcauan and Flavius Stoican. Rat has played for the Pitmen the longest - 10 years.
Razvan, thank you!
Dossier
Razvan Rat
Born 26.05.1981 in Slatina, Romania
Defender
At Shakhtar since July 2003
Ukrainian championship - 174 matches, 6 goals
Ukrainian Cup - 29 games, 2 goals
Ukrainian Super Cup - 7 matches, 1 goal
European competitions - 90 matches, 1 goal
Honoured Master of Sports of Ukraine
UEFA Cup - 2009
Champion of Ukraine - 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Ukrainian championship silver medalist - 2004, 2007, 2009
Ukrainian Cup winner - 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013
Ukrainian Super Cup - 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012
FC Shakhtar
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