Cristian Dorel Scutaru (born 13 April 1987 ) is a former Romanian professional footballer who played as a defender.
Scutaru began his youth career at CSM ReÃÂiÃÂa. His former coach, Ioan SdrobiÃÂ said that the young and solid defender is poised to become the next Chivu, whom he had also trained while still a youngster.
The younger defender plays for the first time for his hometown's CSM ReÃÂiÃÂa 12 matches .
After impress in just 12 matches at ReÃÂiÃÂa, Scutaru transferred to first divisioner Jiul PetroÃÂani, but plays just one match.
Scutaru was promoted by Gheorghe Hagi and made his debut during the Liga I 2005/2006 season against his former team Jiul PetroÃÂani. Step by step, Scutaru became important man in first eleven. After chairman Marian Iancu appointed Vladimir PetroviÃÂ as new coach, he reprofilate Scutaru as left defender. He scored his first goals for Poli in 2-1 won against Sportul StudenÃÂesc scoring twice.
After appearing a number of times at CFR TimiÃÂoara (Poli's "B" team at the time) he was recalled to Poli.
He returned to hometown's FCM ReÃÂiÃÂa on loan making 11 appearances and scores one goal.
Scutaru was loaned out to Buftea for six months time where was appointed the new captain of the team and plays 22 matches, and scored one goal.
In the summer of 2012, Scutaru had his contract with Poli TimiÃÂoara ended by the Discipline Commission from the Romanian Federation, due to delays in the payments of his salary. Thus, he became a free agent, and signed a contract for five years with Dinamo BucureÃÂti.
Scutaru is a former Romania U-19 and Romania U-21 international.
Jiul PetroÃÂani
Politehnica TimiÃÂoara
Dinamo BucureÃÂti
ACS Poli TimiÃÂoara
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