Gabriel Eugen Matei (born 26 February 1990) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Liga III side VediÃÂa ColoneÃÂti.
Gabriel Matei was transferred to Steaua BucureÃÂti for a reported transfer fee of â¬600,000. Pandurii Târgu Jiu will be receiving also â¬500,000 from a future transfer fee.
His career was marked by multiple injuries, thus he missed almost two seasons while at Steaua, having four surgeries in this period.
On 25 June 2017, Matei signed a one-year contract, with the option of a second year, with Azerbaijan Premier League club Zira FK.
On 29 December 2017, Matei signed with Polish Ekstraklasa club Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza.
Steaua BucureÃÂti