Career
Stoica made his Romanian first division debuts with FCM Galaţi in 1974, having previously played for two other clubs from his native region. In 1989, 35-year-old Stoica moved abroad for the first time, playing one season in France with second level side Remote Control Lens, returning to Steaua where he finished his career at the age of 37. The longtime team captain amassed totals of 369 games and 43 goals (373 counting with FCM Galaţi) in his country"s top division, over the course of 15 professional seasons.
In the early 90"s, he had brief spells as assistant manager with his main club
On 25 March 2008, Stoica was decorated by Romanian president Traian Băsescu with the Ordinul "Meritul Sportiv" — ("The Sportive Merit" Order) class II, for his part in the winning of the 1986 European Cup. During eight years, Stoica was capped 15 times for the Romanian national team, but did not attend any major international tournament.
He made his debut on 14 October 1979 in a 1–3 friendly loss with the Soviet Union. After retiring from football, Stoica served as scout for Belgian team R.S.C. Anderlecht.
He also represented Steaua and the Romanian national team, and played mainly in Belgium, representing four different teams.