Petre Libardi


Petre Libardi was a Romanian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He was Jiul Petroșani's captain ten years from 1965 until 1975, a period in which the club played two Cupa României finals, winning one. After he retired he worked as a manager, also he was Jiul Petroșani's president. In 2001 Libardi was awarded the Honorary Citizen of Petroșani title. In 2019, at 100 years since Jiul Petroșani was founded, the authorities decided to change the name of the local stadium from Jiul to Petre Libardi in his honor.

International career

Petre Libardi played two games at international level for Romania, making his debut in a 1–1 friendly against Uruguay, which took place in Montevideo on Estadio Gran Parque Central.

Honours

Jiul Petroșani