Doru Mihai Pintilii (born 9 November 1984) is a Romanian former professional footballer.
A midfielder known for his combative playing style, Pintilii started out at Viitorul HârlÃÂu and Auxerre Lugoj. He then appeared in over 210 top flight matches for Jiul PetroÃÂani, InternaÃÂional Curtea de ArgeÃÂ, Pandurii Târgu Jiu and FC Steaua BucureÃÂti combined. During his career, he also had brief stints abroad with Al-Hilal and Hapoel Tel Aviv, respectively.
Internationally, Pintilii amassed 46 caps for the Romania national team between 2011 and 2018, and represented the country in the UEFA Euro 2016.
In May 2012, Steaua BucureÃÂti signed Mihai Pintilii from Pandurii Târgu Jiu for undisclosed fee. They also loaned Mihai RÃÂduàto Pandurii. On 2 March 2013, he scored two goals in a Liga I game against Gaz Metan MediaÃÂ.
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.
Al Hilal had not paid Pintilii for five months and on 19 June 2015, he signed a three-year contract with Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Pintilii made his debut for the Romania national team on 10 August 2011, in a 1âÂÂ0 friendly win over San Marino.
Auxerre Lugoj
Steaua BucureÃÂti
Al-Hilal
Pandurii Târgu Jiu