Born in Moldova on 6 July 2002, Iurie Iovu is a five-star defender with an undeniable prowess in central defence roles. Currently stationed in Dundee United, he makes an imposing figure on-field standing tall at 6ft 5in (1.96m) and weighing 12st 1lb (77kg). The young talent, only 23 years of age, proudly adorns the number 4 jersey whilst representing his team.
In addition to his club commitments, Iovu has also showcased his defensive skills on an international platform, representing Moldova's national team. His current market value is floating around £340k, a figure catalogued by Transfermarkt. The specific evaluation of his market worth can be confirmed from Transfermarkt's official website.
His footballing journey commenced in the season of 2022-2023 when Iovu graced Istra 1961, a Croatian club, with his participation. The inception was relatively quiet, seeing that he made a mere three appearances in the first team. However, as the subsequent seasons rolled in, Iovu saw a progressive rise in his appearances, taking the count to 11 in the season of 2023-2024 and to 14 in the 2024-2025 season within the same club.
Currently, in the 2025-2026 season, Iovu has made two first team appearances for his Scottish club, Dundee United. Consequentially, his participation in the League Cup that year was rather limited to a single start, but he also featured in the Conference League Qualifiers with two starts to his name.
Although yet to wear Celtic's green and white, with his growing stature in the world of football, there is no telling what the future might hold for Iovu. All that the supporters can do, is watch this space.
