Ionuț Nedelcearu

Dinamo București

Nedelcearu joined the youth system of Dinamo București at the age of seven. After playing for the reserves, he made his first-team debut on 31 October 2013 in a Cupa României match against Chindia Târgoviște, aged 17. On 13 December that year, he recorded his first Liga I appearance in a 4–0 home victory over ACS Poli Timișoara. Nedelcearu netted his first goal for the Alb-roșii in a 3–2 away win against Pandurii Târgu Jiu on 28 October 2015, a game where he also scored in his own net.

Ufa

On 15 February 2018, Nedelcearu signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Russian Premier League side FC Ufa. In the summer of 2019, press reported that several teams showed interest in signing him, including Roma and Zenit Saint Petersburg.

AEK Athens

On 5 October 2020, Nedelcearu signed a four-year contract with Super League Greece club AEK Athens. On 1 November 2020, he scored his first goal, the equalizer of an eventual 2–1 home win against OFI.

Crotone

On 16 July 2021, he moved to Italian club Crotone on a three-year contract, for a fee of €1.2 million.

Palermo

On 27 July 2022, following Crotone's relegation to Serie C, Nedelcearu signed for Serie B club Palermo on a three-year deal. He made his debut with the rosanero in the 32nd finals of Coppa Italia against Torino.

Akron Tolyatti

On 7 February 2025, Nedelcearu returned to Russia and signed with Akron Tolyatti.

On 27 March 2018, Nedelcearu made his full debut for Romania after being brought on as an 83rd-minute substitute in a 1–0 win over Sweden. On 7 June 2024, he was selected in Romania's squad for the UEFA Euro 2024, but did not feature in any match.

Club

As of 18 August 2026

International

As of 4 June 2024

As of 8 September 2021. Scores and results list Romania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nedelcearu goal.

Born in Bucharest, Nedelcearu attended the National University of Physical Education and Sport before moving abroad for the first time. His father, Marin, was also a professional footballer, while his mother, Geta, was a sprinter in her youth.