Career
His first appearances came during 1978-1979 with hometown"s Football Club and, after winning the league in his second season, he signed with Football Club and conquered another championship in 1982. After 1991-1992, Steaua refused to renew Bumbescu"s contract. Aged 32, he joined Liga II side Steaua Mizil, where he played three more seasons before eventually retiring from professional football, having appeared in 316 first division games and scored four goals.
He later rejoined Steaua as a youth coach.
On 25 March 2008, Bumbescu was decorated by the president of Romania Traian Băsescu with Ordinul "Meritul Sportiv" — ("The Sportive Merit" order) class II, for his part in the winning of the 1986 European Cup. He did not take part in any major international tournament, however.
International goals Scores and results list Romania"s goal tally first. "Score" column indicates the score after the player"s goal.