 He is nicknamed "the surgeon" because he inflicted many injuries requiring surgery to opposing players.On 19 April 2010, he scored the equaliser goal in the 98th minute against CFR Cluj and kept Poli in the battle for the title, however Poli finished 5th, losing their last three matches.On 4 June 2011, the former captain of Politehnica Timișoara signed a two-year contract with Rapid Bucureşti following the relegation of Poli.