Career
He started his career with Extensiv Craiova in 2003. A year later, he moved to Football Club Caracal. In 2005, Stoica was transferred to Universitatea Craiova where he made his breakthrough in Romanian football.
Later, he became captain of Universitatea and was called to the national team
On 5 January 2010, his move to Saudi Arabian side First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Ettifaq was made official by both clubs. He signed a 6-months contract, with a monthly payment of €30,000.
Steaua București In June 2010, the former captain of Universitatea Craiova moved back in Romania to play for Steaua Bucureşti in Liga 1, following coach Victor Pițurcă. Universitatea Craiova After only two months playing for Steaua he was sold back to Universitatea Craiova, because coach Victor Piţurcă resigned before round three of the new season and the new coach Ilie Dumitrescu no longer needed his services.
Dinamo București Following Universitatea Craiova"s disaffiliation, Stoica became free agent and joined Dinamo Bucureşti, on a two-year contract, entering the list of football players who played for the great rivals Steaua and Dinamo.
In the summer of 2012, he was released from Dinamo by mutual agreement. He played for giants 10 caps and score 1 goal,in a match against Football Club Vaslui. CS Turnu Severin On February 2013 he was transferred to CS Turnu Severin.
He was released in summer of 2013.
Back to Universitatea Craiova On July 2013, the 34-year-old Stoica returned to Universitatea Craiova, the club where he spent the majority of his career. Scores and results list Romania"s goal tally first.
"Score" column indicates the score after the player"s goal.