Biography
Ion Oblemenco remains, without doubt, one of the emblematic figures of Universitatea Craiova and of Romanian football. Born on 13 May 1945 in Corabia, Oblemenco tied his life and career to the spirit of Oltenia and became a symbol of white-and-blue passion.
Nicknamed “the Gunner of Bănie” for his unstoppable shots, he won supporters’ hearts with spectacular goals and total commitment on the pitch.
Four times the league’s top scorer, he was a feared striker who won two trophies as a player with Universitatea Craiova: the league title in 1973–1974 and the Romanian Cup in 1976–1977.
