Cristian Scutaru

Cristian Dorel Scutaru (born 13 April 1987) is a former Romanian professional footballer who played as a defender.

Club career

Early career Scutaru began his youth career at CSM Reșița. His former coach, Ioan Sdrobiș said that the young and solid defender is poised to become the next Chivu, whom he had also trained while still a youngster.

CSM Reșița The younger defender plays for the first time for his hometown's CSM Reșița 12 matches .

Jiul Petroșani After impress in just 12 matches at Reșița, Scutaru transferred to first divisioner Jiul Petroșani, but plays just one match.

Politehnica Timișoara Scutaru was promoted by Gheorghe Hagi and made his debut during the Liga I 2005/2006 season against his former team Jiul Petroșani. Step by step, Scutaru became important man in first eleven. After chairman Marian Iancu appointed Vladimir Petrović as new coach, he reprofilate Scutaru as left defender. He scored his first goals for Poli in 2-1 won against Sportul Studențesc scoring twice.

CFR Timișoara After appearing a number of times at CFR Timișoara (Poli's "B" team at the time) he was recalled to Poli.

FCM Reșița He returned to hometown's FCM Reșița on loan making 11 appearances and scores one goal.

CS Buftea Scutaru was loaned out to Buftea for six months time where was appointed the new captain of the team and plays 22 matches, and scored one goal.

Dinamo București In the summer of 2012, Scutaru had his contract with Poli Timișoara ended by the Discipline Commission from the Romanian Federation, due to delays in the payments of his salary. Thus, he became a free agent, and signed a contract for five years with Dinamo București.

International career Scutaru is a former Romania U-19 and Romania U-21 international.

Honours Jiul Petroșani Divizia B: 2004–05

Politehnica Timișoara Cupa României runner-up: 2006–07, 2008–09 Liga II: 2011–12

Dinamo București Supercupa României: 2012

ACS Poli Timișoara Liga II: 2014–15 Cupa Ligii runner-up: 2016–17

Peciu Nou Liga IV – Timiș County: 2022–23