Cătălin Hîldan
Romanian footballer with Dinamo București
Born
1976
49 years ago
Died
October 5th, 2000
24 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Romania
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A Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder. Spent his entire professional career at Dinamo București, debuting in 1995. Recognized for his role in the team that won multiple Romanian Liga I titles. His playing style and dedication earned a devoted following among fans. Tragically died in 2000 during a match.
Played for Dinamo București
Won multiple Liga I titles
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