“This year I'm disguising myself as a starter, because I've been a reserve for two years now”
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:01 p.m. / Updated Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:06 p.m.
Adrian Petre (27), the former striker of FCSB, continues to attract the attention of fans, this time through a humorous post on the TikTok page, on the eve of Halloween.
Arriving at CS Păulești, in League 3, Petre published a clip that quickly became viral, in which he wrote:
“This year I'm disguising myself as a starter, because I've been a reserve for two years now.”
The post immediately sparked hundreds of reactions from followers, who commented on the former youth international's self-deprecation:
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“He laughs, but inwardly he weeps.”
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“I thought you were wearing McDonald's clothes.”
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“Some time ago I wanted to end up like you, but you ended up like me.”
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“You had time on the bench to think them through.”
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“We thought you were disguising yourself as a reserve, that you seemed withdrawn to play anyway.”
Adi Petre, champion with Farul and Cup winner with FCSB
Adrian Petre signed this summer with the team from Păulești, after playing for several important teams in the country and abroad. Recently, the striker was also introduced to ACS D'Angelo Bucharest, a mini-football team from Bucharest.
After playing his juniors for Atletico and UTA Arad, Adi Petre he was transferred in 2020 by FCSB, from Denmark, from Esbjerg, and since then his career has only gone downhill.
After spending time at Cosenza, UTA Arad, Farul and Hermannstadt, he ended up playing in the second division, first at CS Tunari, then at Concordia. Adrian Petre collected 18 matches and 5 goals for the Romanian youth national team.
Since August, the striker has been playing in the 3rd League for CS Păulești.
His record includes the Romanian Cup with FCSB (2019/20) and the title of Romanian champion with Farul (2022/23). For the red-blue formation he ticked off 16 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing a decisive assist.
