Nicolae Tilihoi facts for kids
Tilihoi with Universitatea Craiova in the 1980s
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 9 December 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Brăila, Romania | ||
| Date of death | 25 March 2018 (aged 61) | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Comerțul Brăila | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1976 | FC Brăila | ||
| 1976 | Metalul Bocșa | ||
| 1976–1987 | Universitatea Craiova | 290 | (6) |
| Total | 290 | (6) | |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1979–1981 | Romania | 10 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1993 | Electroputere Craiova | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 March 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 March 2018 |
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Nicolae "Nae" Tilihoi (born December 9, 1956 – died March 25, 2018) was a famous Romanian football player. He played as a defender, which means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
He spent most of his career with Universitatea Craiova. There, he was a very important part of a special team. This team was known as Craiova Maxima, meaning "Greatest Craiova". People often called Tilihoi "the Iron Guard of Craiova" because he was so strong in defense.
Tilihoi also played ten games for the Romanian national team between 1979 and 1981.
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Who Was Nicolae Tilihoi?
Nicolae Tilihoi was a well-known Romanian footballer. He was born in Brăila, Romania. He became famous for his strong playing style. Tilihoi was a defender, a player who protects his team's goal. His nickname, "the Iron Guard," showed how tough he was on the field.
Early Football Days
Tilihoi started his football journey in his hometown. He played for Comerțul Brăila as a young player. Later, he joined FC Brăila in 1974. He played there for two years. In 1976, he briefly played for Metalul Bocșa. These early years helped him become a skilled defender.
The Craiova Maxima Era
Nicolae Tilihoi joined Universitatea Craiova in 1976. This was the club where he spent most of his career. He played for them for eleven years, until 1987. During this time, the team became very successful. They were known as Craiova Maxima. This means "Greatest Craiova" in Latin.
A Strong Defender
Tilihoi was a key player in the Craiova Maxima team. He was known for being a very tough defender. His job was to stop opposing players from scoring goals. He played in 290 games for Universitatea Craiova. He even scored 6 goals during his time there. His strong defense helped his team win many matches.
Winning Trophies
With Universitatea Craiova, Tilihoi won many important titles. The team won the Romanian league championship twice. They also won the Romanian Cup four times. These victories made Craiova Maxima one of the best teams in Romania's history. Tilihoi was a big part of their success.
Playing for Romania
Nicolae Tilihoi also had the chance to play for his country. He was a member of the Romanian national team. He played ten matches for Romania. These games took place between 1979 and 1981. Representing his country was a great honor for him.
Later Life
After his playing career, Tilihoi also worked as a football manager. In 1993, he managed Electroputere Craiova. Nicolae Tilihoi passed away on March 25, 2018, at the age of 61. He is remembered as a legend of Romanian football.
