Andres Dumitrescu


Andres Mihai Dumitrescu is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga I club Petrolul Ploiești.

Club career

Early career / Sepsi OSK

Born in Slatina, Olt County, Dumitrescu represented Argeș Pitești, Viitorul Pitești, Padova, and Lugano at junior level.
Dumitrescu returned to Romania at Sepsi OSK in January 2020, making his professional debut in a 2–1 Liga I win against Chindia Târgoviște on 23 November that year. On 29 August 2021, he scored his first goal in a 1–1 draw with Botoșani.
On 21 July 2022, Dumitrescu played his first European match in a 3–1 victory over Olimpija Ljubljana in the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round.

Slavia Prague

On 4 September 2023, Dumitrescu moved to Czech team Slavia Prague on a four-year contract. Sepsi owner László Diószegi reported the transfer fee as €1 million plus 10% interest on a future sale.

International career

On 15 June 2023, Dumitrescu was selected by manager Emil Săndoi in the Romania under-21 squad for the 2023 UEFA European Championship.

Style of play

A left-back, Dumitrescu has cited former Romanian international Cristian Chivu as a point of reference.

Honours

Sepsi OSK