Эмиль ТЫМБУР

Development and early years

A product of Zimbru Chișinău, he made his youth debut in the UEFA Youth League, competing against players from European academies. He made his senior debut for Zimbru in spring 2017, keeping a clean sheet in his first match. He also reached the Moldovan Cup final with the club.

European and international experience

Emil’s career includes successful spells in domestic and overseas leagues:

• Torpedo-BelAZ (Belarus) and Politehnica Timișoara (Romania): experience in overseas leagues helped the goalkeeper adapt to different attacking styles.
• Milsami (Orhei): he became one of the team’s leading players, making over 110 appearances and consistently ranking among the league’s top goalkeepers for saves.
• Panevėžys (Lithuania): he played in Lithuania’s A Lyga, gaining regular experience in European qualifying rounds.

Sheriff Tiraspol

Emil Tîmbur joined Sheriff Tiraspol in early 2026. He plays in the Moldovan Super Liga and represents the club in UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League qualifying rounds.

Moldova national team

After representing Moldova at every youth level (U-17, U-19 and U-21), Tîmbur made his senior national team debut in January 2022.