Chiriac Vlad Alfred is a Romanian IFBB Pro bodybuilder who has built his name the hard way — through years of steady work on the European pro circuit rather than one overnight breakthrough. 🏋️
He first caught the wider bodybuilding world’s attention in the 212 division, then moved up to Men’s Open, where he stood on stage with some of the best heavyweights on the planet.
His career peak so far came in 2022 and 2023, when he twice finished runner-up at IFBB Pro League shows — in Rome and in Tokyo — and pushed eventual winners all the way to the final callouts.
Chiriac Vlad Alfred Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Chiriac Vlad Alfred (also listed as Vlad Alfred Chiriac and Alfred Vlad Chiriac) |
| Born | 1990, Huși, Romania (as reported in the original profile) |
| Nationality | Romanian 🇷🇴 |
| Division | Men’s Open (formerly 212) |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (reported) |
| Competition weight | 90–95 kg (reported) |
| Pro wins | 0 |
| Mr. Olympia appearances | 0 (qualified for 2020 in 212, but did not compete) |
| Best pro result | 2nd — 2022 Tsunami Nutrition Pro, Rome; 2023 Japan Pro, Tokyo |
| Latest verified result | 2nd — 2023 Japan Pro |
Chiriac Vlad Alfred Early Life
Alfred was born in Huși, Romania, in 1990, and first walked into a bodybuilding gym at the age of 17.
As a child, he collected the stickers that came with chewing gum — and only later realised the muscled figures on them were professional bodybuilders.
That discovery turned into a goal: he wanted to look like the men on those stickers, and bodybuilding slowly became his whole lifestyle. 💪
He entered his first bodybuilding show in 2008, and by 2011 he was working with coach Petrica Ciorba, who helped him learn the deeper side of the sport.
Another important influence was Pihureac Vlad, who guided his contest preparation and backed him through the early grind.
Chiriac Vlad Alfred Bodybuilding Career
Alfred’s amateur breakthrough came in 2018 at the Romania Muscle Fest Pro Qualifier, where he won the Men’s Novice Heavyweight class and finished second in the Men’s Light Heavyweight class.
That double result marked him out as one of Romania’s most promising amateurs — and he soon turned professional.
His first big pro statement arrived at the 2020 Europa Pro Championships in Alicante, Spain, where he took third place in the 212 division.
That podium finish earned him qualification for the 2020 Mr. Olympia in the 212 class — a huge milestone for any young pro.
But qualification and competition are two different things: Alfred does not appear in the final 2020 Olympia 212 results, so he never actually stepped onto the Olympia stage. His Olympia record stands at zero appearances, despite the qualification.
By 2022 he had moved up to Men’s Open, and that autumn produced the best run of his career.
First came the Arnold Classic UK in Birmingham, where he finished seventh in a stacked Men’s Open lineup won by Andrew Jacked, ahead of only a handful of Europe’s top heavyweights.
Then came Rome. At the 2022 Tsunami Nutrition Pro on October 8–9, Alfred pushed winner James Hollingshead hard through prejudging and the finals, finishing second — ahead of Marc Hector in third.
It was the best result of his professional career to that point, and it announced him as a genuine Open threat rather than just a former 212 man.
A few weeks later he added another podium, finishing third in the Men’s Open at the 2022 Europa Pro Championships behind winner Theo Leguerrier.
Alfred stayed busy through 2023, and his season told the story of a consistent top-ten Open pro.
He finished seventh at the 2023 Romania Muscle Fest Pro in Bucharest, in a field won by Samson Dauda, and fifth at the 2023 Sheru Classic France Pro in Lille on September 30, behind Nathan De Asha, Theo Leguerrier, Tim Budesheim and Roman Fritz.
His year ended on a high in Tokyo. At the 2023 Japan Pro, Alfred finished second again — this time behind Theo Leguerrier — matching the best result of his career.
That Tokyo silver remains his latest verified pro result. No verified pro-stage results for Alfred were found for 2024, 2025 or 2026, so this profile makes no claim about retirement or a comeback — only about what the record shows.
Chiriac Vlad Alfred Training Style
Alfred’s training has always been built around a simple split that changes with the season. 🏋️
In the off-season he has trained four days a week, pairing chest with biceps, legs with abs, shoulders with triceps, and back with abs and traps, with rest days in between.
When a contest approaches, everything sharpens: the volume and intensity rise, and legs, chest and back each get hit twice across the week.
It is a workmanlike approach — no gimmicks, just consistent heavy training — and it fits a career built on steady improvement rather than shortcuts.
Chiriac Vlad Alfred Contest History
| Year | Contest | Division | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Romania Muscle Fest Pro Qualifier | Men’s Novice Heavyweight | 1st |
| 2018 | Romania Muscle Fest Pro Qualifier | Men’s Light Heavyweight | 2nd |
| 2020 | Europa Pro Championships | 212 Bodybuilding | 3rd |
| 2022 | Arnold Classic UK | Men’s Open | 7th |
| 2022 | Tsunami Nutrition Pro, Rome | Men’s Open | 2nd |
| 2022 | Europa Pro Championships | Men’s Open | 3rd |
| 2023 | Romania Muscle Fest Pro | Men’s Open | 7th |
| 2023 | Sheru Classic France Pro | Men’s Open | 5th |
| 2023 | Japan Pro | Men’s Open | 2nd |
Chiriac Vlad Alfred FAQ
Who is Chiriac Vlad Alfred?
He is a Romanian IFBB Pro bodybuilder, born in 1990, who competes in the Men’s Open division after starting his pro career in the 212 class.
Has Chiriac Vlad Alfred ever competed at the Mr. Olympia?
No. He qualified for the 2020 Olympia in the 212 division with his third place at the 2020 Europa Pro, but he does not appear in the final 2020 Olympia 212 results — so he has zero Olympia appearances.
What is Chiriac Vlad Alfred’s best result?
Second place in the Men’s Open, achieved twice: at the 2022 Tsunami Nutrition Pro in Rome and at the 2023 Japan Pro in Tokyo. He has no IFBB Pro League wins.
Why is his name sometimes written differently?
Romanian naming puts the family name first, so official results list him as Vlad Alfred Chiriac, Alfred Vlad Chiriac or Chiriac Vlad Alfred. All three refer to the same Romanian bodybuilder.
What division does Chiriac Vlad Alfred compete in?
Men’s Open. He earned his early pro recognition in the 212 division, then moved up to Open for his 2022–2023 seasons.
Is Chiriac Vlad Alfred still competing?
His latest verified result is second place at the 2023 Japan Pro. No verified pro-stage results were found for 2024, 2025 or 2026, so no retirement or comeback claim is made here.
Bottom Line
Chiriac Vlad Alfred may never have won a pro show or stood on the Olympia stage, but his record deserves respect. 🥈
Two runner-up finishes at major pro shows, a Europa Pro podium in two different divisions, and a 2020 Olympia qualification tell the story of a pro who reached the sport’s doorstep — and kept knocking.
For Romanian bodybuilding, he remains one of the country’s most accomplished modern Open competitors, and his 2022–2023 run is the standard his next chapter, whenever it comes, will be measured against.