Career
His last managerial job was performed at Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț. Marian Bondrea started his career at Electroputere (1969–1970), in the second division, he went on to play for Universitatea Craiova in (1972), but has only played there three official matches, was sent back at Electroputere in (1973), before joining Şoimii Sibiu in (1974–1975). He returns to Electroputere in (1975–1976) until 1978, where he finishes his career.
The first coaching performance he gained was with Football Club Inter Sibiu, helping his team to get promoted in the first league Divizia A in 1988.
After that he went back in his hometown and managed Electroputere, where he surprisely took his team from second division, to the European competitions. A year later he manages his team again to the Romanian Cup finals, but loses to Gloria Bistriţa and finishing as runners-up in the Romanian league 1993-1994 season.
He then moved to Bucharest to coach Football Club Naţional in the 1995-1996 season, being replaced after a couple of months. During the years, he also coached in Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Syria.