Laura Rus

Have confidence and work hard!

Favorite quote: A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. Every great dream begins with a dreamer. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Keep your dreams alive.

Hobby: Playing football.

Favorite place in Cyprus? Ayia Napa.

Favorite food: Romanian Food.

Winter or summer? Summer.

Who are you gonna support next World Cup? Spain.

How about in the Women’s World Cup? Spain.

Favorite football player (man/ woman)? Ronaldo and Carli Lloyd.

Besides football, do you play another sport? I used to play handball.

One dream: I hope someday to qualify for the Euro or Word Cup with National Team of Romania.

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

About her Career


When did you start playing?

When I was 15 years old.

Clubs you have played?

Panduri Targu-Jiu, Sporting Club De Huelva, Apollon Ladies FC, ASA Targu-Mures, Fortuna Hijoring, Suwon FMC, Incheon Daekyo WFC (South Korea )

Highlight/ favorite moment?

When I was top scorer in UEFA Champions League playing in Apollon Ladies and when I score against National Team of USA!:)

National Team?

Yes.  Romania WNT since U16.

What’s the best part about playing in Cyprus?

The good weather.

And what do you believe is the big challenge about playing in Cyprus?

A big challenge for me is the weather that i am not used to play in 30 degrees and also to help the championship to improve and raise the level of woman’s football.

Any advice for the next generation of Cypriot players?

To have confidence and work hard!


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