Romanian Footballer of the Year (Gazeta Sporturilor)
The Romanian Footballer of the Year, also known as the Nicolae Dobrin Trophy, is an annual association football award given by the Gazeta Sporturilor newspaper to the Romanian player adjudged to have been the best during a calendar year. The current holder is Radu Drăgușin, who won the award for his performances in 2023 representing Genoa.
Gheorghe Hagi won the award a record of seven times.
Nicolae Dobrin, the inaugural award winner.
Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and a manager.
Dobrin with Argeș Pitești in the 1970s
Dobrin (left) with Ilie Balaci in 1988