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{{Japanese name|Kawaji}}
| playername= Cosmin Contra
{{nihongo|'''Ryuko Kawaji'''|川路柳虹|Kawaji Ryuko|extra=[[1 October]] [[1888]] - [[9 June]] [[1959]]}} was the [[pen-name]] of a poet and [[literary critic]] in [[Showa period]] [[Japan]]. His real name was Kawaki Makoto.
| fullname = Cosmin Marius Contra
| nickname = 'Guriţă'
| image = <!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:11468.jpg|120px|logo]] -->|
| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1975|12|15}}
| cityofbirth = [[Timişoara]]
| countryofbirth = [[Romania]]
| height = {{height|m=1.80}}
| currentclub = [[Getafe CF|Getafe]]
| clubnumber = 2
| position = Right defender
| youthyears =
| youthclubs =
| years = 1993&ndash;1996<br> 1996&ndash;1999<br> 1999&ndash;2001<br> 2001&ndash;2002<br> 2002&ndash;2005<br> 2004&ndash;2005<br> 2005<br> 2005&ndash;
| clubs = [[FC Politehnica Timişoara|Politehnica Timişoara]] (loan)<br>[[Getafe CF|Getafe]]
| caps(goals) = {{0}}51 (1)<br>101 (8)<br>{{0}}66 (6)<br>{{0}}29 (3)<br>{{0}}34 (0)<br>{{0}}{{0}}5 (0)<br>{{0}}14 (0)<br>{{0}}46 (9)
| nationalyears = 1996&ndash;
| nationalteam = [[Romania national football team|Romania]]
| nationalcaps(goals) = {{0}}69 (7)
| pcupdate = 16 June 2007
| ntupdate = 10 September 2008


}}'''Cosmin Marius Contra''' (born [[December 15]], [[1975]] in [[Timişoara]]) is a [[Romania]]n [[football (soccer)|football]] player, who currently plays for [[Getafe CF]]. He usually plays on the right side, and is an attacking full-back.
Kawaji was born in [[Tokyo]] and was a graduate of the Japanese Painting School of the Tokyo School of the Arts (present day [[Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music]]). However, rather than to pursue a career as an artist, he chose to become a writer of [[free verse]] poetry instead. His poetry was influential, as it was among the first to be written in the modern Japanese language.


==Career==
He won the [[Japan Art Academy]] [[literary award]] in 1957 for his anthology ''Nami'' ("Waves").


The Romanian international started his footballing career at [[FC Politehnica Timişoara|Politehnica Timişoara]] where he played for three seasons before moving to arch-rivals [[Dinamo Bucharest]]. After four season with the capital-based team, he was transferred for 800.000 dollars to [[Deportivo Alavés]], where he was a vital player in the [[UEFA Cup]] campaign which saw Alavés come second in the competition. His performances in that season earned him a place in the 2001 [[UEFA Team of the Year]]. Contra then managed yet another excellent move, as Italian giants [[AC Milan]] bought him from the Spanish team, but his spell in Italy lasted only one season. In September 2002 he changed clubs once more and went to [[Atlético Madrid]],<ref>{{Cite news
His grave is at the Tama Reien outside of Tokyo.
| title = Contra deal goes through
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/2231833.stm
| publisher = BBC Sport
| date = [[2002-09-02]]
| accessdate = 2008-03-14}}</ref> playing with the ''colchoneros'' two seasons.


Contra moved to [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] on loan in August 2004,<ref>{{Cite news
==See also==
| title = Baggies snap up Contra
*[[List of Japanese authors]]
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/3615930.stm
| publisher = BBC Sport
| date = [[2004-08-31]]
| accessdate = 2008-03-14}}</ref> making his debut in a 2&ndash;1 [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] defeat to [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]] on 21 September 2004.<ref>{{Cite news
| title = Colchester vs WBA
| url = http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~28712,00.html
| publisher = West Bromwich Albion F.C.
| date = [[2004-09-21]]
| accessdate = 2008-03-14}}</ref> His Premiership debut for Albion came almost two months later when Albion lost 2&ndash;1 at home to [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]].<ref>{{Cite news
| title = WBA vs Middlesbrough
| url = http://www.wba.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10366~27768,00.html
| publisher = West Bromwich Albion F.C.
| date = [[2004-11-14]]
| accessdate = 2008-03-14}}</ref> The loan was not particularly successful, with Contra playing just six times and receiving a red card in the last game of his spell in a 5&ndash;0 home defeat to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]. He then returned to the Romanian first Division, at the club which brought him up as a player, Politehnica Timisoara. He managed to be recalled at the national side due to his good performances at Poli and the next season saw him move, on loan once more, at his current club, Getafe, where he managed to keep hold of a place in the first eleven.


Contra is known to be a rash player, his conflict with [[Juventus]] player [[Edgar Davids]] while he was in Italy being one of the reasons for his quick departure from Milan. Since September, 2006, he is a naturalized spanish citizen.
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It is rumored that the Timişoara born player will return to his home city after the 2007/2008 season to join his ex-team Politehnica. Club owner [[Marian Iancu]] has made a statement in this regard in early March.<ref>{{cite news
{{Japan-writer-stub}}
|url=http://www.gsp.ro/stire/iancu-contra-vine-din-vara-57753.html
|title=Iancu: "Contra vine din vară"
|publisher=Gazeta Sporturilor
|date=[[2008-10-03]]
|accessdate=2008-12-03
}}</ref>


Contra has played for the [[Romania national football team|Romanian]] national team over 50 times. He played for his country in [[2000 European Football Championship|Euro 2000]] and [[2008 European Football Championship|Euro 2008]].
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== References ==
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Revision as of 20:41, 12 October 2008

Cosmin Contra
Personal information
Full name Cosmin Marius Contra
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Right defender
Team information
Current team
 Getafe
Number 2
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 September 2008

Cosmin Marius Contra (born December 15, 1975 in Timişoara) is a Romanian football player, who currently plays for Getafe CF. He usually plays on the right side, and is an attacking full-back.

Career

The Romanian international started his footballing career at Politehnica Timişoara where he played for three seasons before moving to arch-rivals Dinamo Bucharest. After four season with the capital-based team, he was transferred for 800.000 dollars to Deportivo Alavés, where he was a vital player in the UEFA Cup campaign which saw Alavés come second in the competition. His performances in that season earned him a place in the 2001 UEFA Team of the Year. Contra then managed yet another excellent move, as Italian giants AC Milan bought him from the Spanish team, but his spell in Italy lasted only one season. In September 2002 he changed clubs once more and went to Atlético Madrid,[1] playing with the colchoneros two seasons.

Contra moved to West Bromwich Albion on loan in August 2004,[2] making his debut in a 2–1 League Cup defeat to Colchester United on 21 September 2004.[3] His Premiership debut for Albion came almost two months later when Albion lost 2–1 at home to Middlesbrough.[4] The loan was not particularly successful, with Contra playing just six times and receiving a red card in the last game of his spell in a 5–0 home defeat to Liverpool. He then returned to the Romanian first Division, at the club which brought him up as a player, Politehnica Timisoara. He managed to be recalled at the national side due to his good performances at Poli and the next season saw him move, on loan once more, at his current club, Getafe, where he managed to keep hold of a place in the first eleven.

Contra is known to be a rash player, his conflict with Juventus player Edgar Davids while he was in Italy being one of the reasons for his quick departure from Milan. Since September, 2006, he is a naturalized spanish citizen.

It is rumored that the Timişoara born player will return to his home city after the 2007/2008 season to join his ex-team Politehnica. Club owner Marian Iancu has made a statement in this regard in early March.[5]

Contra has played for the Romanian national team over 50 times. He played for his country in Euro 2000 and Euro 2008.

References

  1. ^ "Contra deal goes through". BBC Sport. 2002-09-02. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Baggies snap up Contra". BBC Sport. 2004-08-31. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Colchester vs WBA". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2004-09-21. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "WBA vs Middlesbrough". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 2004-11-14. Retrieved 2008-03-14. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Iancu: "Contra vine din vară"". Gazeta Sporturilor. 2008-10-03. Retrieved 2008-12-03. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

Awards
Preceded by Romanian Footballer of the Year
2001 		Succeeded by
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