Mihai Pintilii, born on November ninth, nineteen eighty-four, is a distinguished Romanian former professional footballer and current football coach. Renowned for his tenacious playing style, Pintilii began his career at Viitorul Hârlău and Auxerre Lugoj, where he honed his skills as a midfielder.
Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to several clubs, appearing in over two hundred and ten top-flight matches for Jiul Petroșani, Internațional Curtea de Argeș, Pandurii Târgu Jiu, and FC Steaua București. His journey also took him abroad, where he had brief stints with Al-Hilal and Hapoel Tel Aviv, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
On the international front, Pintilii proudly represented the Romania national team, earning forty-six caps between two thousand eleven and two thousand eighteen. His notable achievements include participating in the UEFA Euro two thousand sixteen, further solidifying his legacy in Romanian football.