Who Is Gheorghe Hagi? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on February 5, 1965, Gheorghe Hagi is a renowned Romanian footballer who has made significant contributions to the sport. Known as the "Maradona of the Carpathians," Hagi's career spans multiple decades, during which he established himself as one of the greatest playmakers in football history. Currently, in 2025, Hagi is 60 years old and remains a prominent figure in both the sporting and managerial realms.
For more detailed information about his career and achievements, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Sports Executive |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | February 5, 1965 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Săcele, Romania |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Romania |
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Gheorghe Hagi's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Gheorghe Hagi stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and weighs approximately 165 lbs (75 kg). His athletic build contributed greatly to his agility and performance on the pitch. Throughout his career, his physical measurements have been key to his style of play, making him a formidable presence during his peak.
After World Cup 1998, Hagi retired from the national team. Before a game with rivals Hungary at the Euro 2000 qualifiers, Hagi was invited by Adrian Păunescu at his "Meciul Meciurilor" (The Match of Matches) TV show.
During the show, Păunescu and all his guests which were names from Romanian football but also from politics tried over the course of about five hours to convince Hagi to come back to the national team, also over 100 fans spontaneously came in front of the TV station's headquarters to cheer him even do it was past midnight.
Seeing all of this happening, Hagi recalls saying to himself in those moments:"Who are you, for an entire country to beg for you?!" He played in the 2–0 victory against the Hungarians, having a praised evolution by the press even do coach Victor Pițurcă used him only in the first half as he injured his shoulder.
At the end of the game he was carried on the arms of his colleagues to tour the stadium, although his shoulder was immobilized in a splint. In these qualifiers he would go on to score his last two goals for the national team in a win over Slovakia and a draw against Portugal.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
While Gheorghe Hagi's professional life is well-documented, he tends to keep his personal life private. Hagi is married to his long-time wife, Marilena Hagi. Together, they have two children, both of whom are involved in sports. Their family life remains largely under the radar, showcasing a strong bond built over decades.
Hagi is currently married to Marilena Hagi, with whom he has two children. His son, Ianis Hagi, is also a footballer. His daughter, Kira Hagi, is an actress. He is the brother-in-law of fellow Romanian international Gheorghe Popescu who married Hagi's wife's sister.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Gheorghe Hagi's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million. His wealth has been amassed through his successful career as a football player, as well as his managerial roles and business ventures. Hagi has also been involved in various sponsorship and endorsement deals, which significantly contribute to his earnings.
Career, Business, and Investments
Hagi's illustrious career began in the late 1980s, where he first gained recognition playing for clubs like Sportul Studențesc and Steaua Bucharest. His subsequent moves to prestigious European clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, solidified his status as a footballing icon.
After retiring from professional play, Hagi transitioned into coaching and has been successful in managing several teams, most notably FC Viitorul Constanța, which he founded. Beyond football, Hagi is engaged in various business investments, including sports academies that nurture young talent in Romania.
Gheorghe Hagi (born 5 February 1965) is a Romanian professional football manager and former player, who is currently the owner and manager of Liga I club Farul Constanța.
Deployed as an attacking midfielder, Hagi was considered one of the best players in the world during the 1980s and '90s, and is regarded by many as the greatest Romanian footballer of all time.
Fans of Turkish club Galatasaray, with whom Hagi ended his career, called him Comandante ("[The] Commander"), while he was known as Regele ("The King") to Romanian supporters. Nicknamed "The Maradona of the Carpathians", he was a creative advanced playmaker renowned for his dribbling, technique, vision, passing and shooting.
Social Network
Gheorghe Hagi is active on social media, where he shares insights into his life, career, and philanthropic endeavors. You can follow him on platforms such as:
- Instagram: @gheorghehagi
- Twitter: @gh_hagi
- Facebook: Gheorghe Hagi Official
Hagi's grandfather was one of 40,000 ethnic Aromanians who fled Greece to Romania. He set up home in the village of Săcele, near Constanța on the Black Sea coast. Hagi has fond memories of his grandfather who, like many Aromanians, was a shepherd.
According to him, "I was proud when he, who was called Gheorghe like me, asked me to go and spend the whole day with him minding the sheep," he said. "I loved to eat cheese and tomatoes with him, and that is still my favorite food today." He also said "ambition is the main quality of the Aromanians".
Education
Details regarding Gheorghe Hagi's education are not extensively documented; however, it is known that his early football training played a crucial role in his development. Hagi's commitment to the sport was evident from a young age, and he honed his skills in various youth academies before making his professional debut.
He was originally directed to Universitatea Craiova, but chose Sportul Studențesc of Bucharest instead where he would form a successful offensive couple with Marcel Coraș.
The highlights of his years with Sportul were becoming the top-scorer of the league for two consecutive seasons, in the first one with 20 goals scored, then in the second with 31 which include six in a 7–5 win over Olt Scornicești in the last round, at both times having a hard competition with Steaua's Victor Pițurcă, also those 31 goals score
d in the 1985–86 season, helped the team finish runner-up in the league.
During his period spent with The Students, Hagi started playing in European competitions, making 10 appearances with four goals scored in the UEFA Cup over the course of four seasons, most notably playing in a historical 1–0 victory against Inter Milan from the first round of the 1984–85 season, then in the same round from the following edition
he scored a hat-trick in a 4–4 against Neuchâtel Xamax, however on both occasions the team did not manage to qualify further, losing on the aggregate result.
