Maxim Potîrniche


Maxim Potîrniche is a Moldovan politician and former footballer who played as a defender.

Club career

FC Academia

In 2008 Maxim Potîrniche signed for his home town club, Moldovan outfit FC Academia, where he made 23 appearances in his first season.

International career

On 10 August 2011 Potîrniche made his debut for the Moldova national football team in a friendly match against Cyprus.

Politics

Potîrniche entered the 2025 Moldovan parliamentary election as a candidate for the Party of Action and Solidarity, being placed 27th on the party list. The PAS won the election with 55 seats, thus securing Potîrniche's place in the parliament.

Personal life

Maxim Potîrniche declares himself Romanian and supports the reunification of Moldova and Romania.

Honours

Sheriff Tiraspol
Petrocub Hîncești