Mihai Pintilii


Mihai Doru Pintilii is a Romanian former professional footballer. He was mainly deployed as a defensive midfielder or a box-to-box midfielder and was known for his combative playing style.

Club career

Steaua București

In May 2012, Steaua București signed Mihai Pintilii from Pandurii Târgu Jiu for undisclosed fee. They also loaned Mihai Răduț to Pandurii. On 2 March 2013, he scored two goals in a Liga I game against Gaz Metan Mediaș.

Al-Hilal

On 7 June 2014, Pintilii signed a three-year $3.9 million plus bonuses contract with Al-Hilal. He was an important part of the team that reached the final of the 2014 AFC Champions League, where Al-Hilal were defeated by Western Sydney Wanderers.

Hapoel Tel Aviv

On 19 June 2015, he signed a three-year contract with Israeli top-flight club Hapoel Tel Aviv.

International career

Pintilii made his debut for the Romania national team on 10 August 2011, in a friendly game against San Marino.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
16 September 2013Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania2–03–02014 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Club

Steaua București
Al-Hilal
Pandurii Târgu Jiu