STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC today announced the signing of 27-year-old Moldovan defender Anatolie Prepeliță, pending league and federation approval. With over 140 professional appearances across four leagues, the six-foot-four Prepelita will be a commanding force in Tormenta FC's defense this season.

"Anatolie's physical presence and composure on the ball, along with his professional background, will be a major asset to our defense this season," said Tormenta FC Head Coach Ian Cameron. "We're eager to see how he brings his experience and leadership to strengthen our backline."

Prepeliță developed with his hometown club, FC Zimbru Chișinău, before turning pro with the Moldovan Super Liga side in 2016. Between 2016 and 2019, Prepeliță made 63 appearances with the club. From 2020 to 2021, the defender made 13 appearances for Latvian Higher League side FK Spartaks Jūrmala before returning to Moldova with FC Sfîntul Gheorghe (2021) and FC Bălți (2022).

Trying his luck in the United States, Prepeliță spent the 2023 NISA and 2024 MLS NEXT Pro seasons with Chattanooga FC. Across all competitions with the club, the Moldovan made 47 appearances and recorded four goal contributions. In 2023, the defender was named to the NISA Best XI as CFC claimed the regular season title.

The Chișinău, Moldova native made a combined nine appearances for the U-17 and U-21 Moldova youth national teams before earning his first senior national team cap for the Tricolours in 2019. Between 2019 and 2020, Prepeliță made a pair of appearances in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying and one in an international friendly.