Career
Early career
Popovici began his youth career at Politehnica Timișoara. He was loaned three times to gain experience in Liga II to FCM Reșița where he played very well and was recalled to first team However, he was loaned again at that time to the feeder club CS Buftea but in winter of 2009, he was loaned out again in Liga I to Gloria BuzăUniversity
Politehnica Timișoara
On 13 November 2010, Popovici scored his first goal for Politehnica Timișoara in the away match against the champions Unirea Urziceni.
He opened the score in the 55th minute with a solo run.