Marius Marian Croitoru (born 2 October 1980) is a Romanian professional football manager and former player, who is currently in charge of Liga I club BotoÃÂani.
He played as a right winger and possessed a powerful shot and good ball technique.
Croitoru made his professional debut in a second division game for Turistul BucureÃÂti. In 2000, he moved to Liga I club FCM BacÃÂu.
After six seasons with FCM BacÃÂu, Croitoru moved to fellow first league club FC Vaslui, where he impressed alongside Viorel FrunzÃÂ.
In January 2007, after some impressive displays for Vaslui, he was transferred by Steaua BucureÃÂti. After only one season, he was loaned to CeahlÃÂul Piatra NeamÃÂ.
In the summer of 2019, although still not in possession of a UEFA Pro Licence, Croitoru was appointed as head coach of Liga I club BotoÃÂani. In his third game in charge, he managed a historic 2âÂÂ0 away win against FCSB.
On 23 June 2022, Croitoru was appointed as head coach of Liga I club FC U Craiova, agreeing to a two-year contract. On 10 October 2022, Croitoru was released of duty from FC U Craiova, after losing 0-1 against Chindia TârgoviÃÂte on the same day.
On 26 October 2022, Croitoru was appointed as head coach of Liga I club ArgeÃÂ PiteÃÂti, agreeing to a one-and-a-half-year contract.
His son, David Croitoru is a football player who made his debut in professional football for BotoÃÂani under the guidance of Marius.
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