Romania may not have the stars above their crest to match it, but they are undoubtedly one of European football's great powerhouses in terms of the gifts the Tricolorii have given the game.
From The Carpathian Maradona, Gheorghe Hagi, to one of the greatest managers in football history in Mircea Lucescu, Romania have been generous donors over the years with 12 players in total nominated for the Ballon d'Or.
Yet one of those golden dozen, former Chelsea, Juventus and Fiorentina star Adrian Mutu, stands out as one of the more unique personalities and talents that we have seen since the turn of the century.