Ovidiu Petre

FC National (2000–03)

Petre began his professional career at FC National Bucharest during the 1999–2000 season, making his first team debut in a 3–2 defeat to Rapid București on 22 April 2000. The first two seasons spent at FC National did not bring him many professional successes, making only ten appearances. In the 2001–02 season FC National were so close to winning the championship. Petre improved his performances and became an essential player for his team. In the European Cups, Petre played six matches for FC National in the UEFA Cup.

Galatasaray (2003–05)

In 2003, he was transferred to Galatasaray. The Turkish team paid €1 million for the midfielder. He made his Süper Lig debut on 13 September 2003 in a 1–0 loss against Konyaspor. He played four matches with Galatasaray in the season 2003–04 in UEFA Champions League. After almost two seasons at Galatasaray, Petre did not confirm his skills and he was transferred at the middle of the 2004–05 season to FCU Politehnica Timişoara.

Poli Timișoara (2005–06)

After one season spent at Timişoara, the coach that properly launched Ovidiu Petre's career, Cosmin Olăroiu, left Poli and signed a contract with Steaua București. Petre made public his intentions to cancel his contract with Poli in order to play for the new team of his favourite coach. After many negotiations Petre got his transfer to Steaua in the beginning of the 2006–07 season.

Steaua București (2006–10)

In August 2006, however,…

Petre earned 23 caps for Romania and scored one goal. He made his national debut on 17 April 2002 in a 2–1 win over Poland.

He is not related to Ciprian Petre. But he is married with Oana Nistor and they have Eva as a daughter.

ACS Poli Timișoara

Liga II: 2014–15