Dorel Mutică (born 14 March 1973) is a

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and currently a manager. He played mainly as a defender for teams such as:

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, Steaua București or Lombard Pápa, among others. After retirement Mutică started his career as a football manager, occupying this position at fourth tier sides Frontiera Curtici and Progresul Pecica, both from Arad County, where Mutică settled. His nickname, Mutamba, was given to him by

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International career

Mutică played for Romania U21 since he was a second division player at UTA Arad, then he made his debut for the first representative of Romania on 2 February 2000 in a friendly match against

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Personal life

Dorel Mutică is married to his wife, Mirela, for over 15 years and they have a son together, named Denis Alexandru.

Honours

Player

; Rapid București * Divizia A: Winner 1998–99 * Cupa României: Runner-up 1994–95 * Supercupa României: Winner 1999; Runner-up 1998

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