 He also won five caps for Romania, being part of the squad who played at the World Cup 1998.On 25 March 2008, he was decorated by the president of Romania, Traian Băsescu for the winning of the UEFA Champions League with Ordinul "Meritul Sportiv" — (The Order "The Sportive Merit") class II.The 1983–1984 appearances and goals made for FCM Braşov are unavailable.