Mihai Țârlea

Club career Țârlea was born on 19 April 1938 in Livada de Bihor, Romania. They also reached the 1966 Cupa României final, where coach Nicolae Dumitrescu used him the entire match in the 4–0 loss to Steaua. Subsequently, the team earned a fourth place in the 1967–68 season.

International career Țârlea played one game and scored two goals for Romania's Olympic team in a 4–1 friendly victory against Czechoslovakia.

Managerial career Țârlea worked as a coach, leading alongside his assistant, Christos Metskas, Vulturii Textila Lugoj from 1969 to 1972, helping it earn promotion from Divizia C to Divizia B in the 1970–71 season.

Personal life His son, who is also named Mihai Țârlea, was also a footballer who played for UTA.

Death Țârlea died on 28 February 1984 at the age of 45.

Honours Player UTA Arad Cupa României runner-up: 1965–66

Manager Vulturii Textila Lugoj Divizia C: 1970–71