Nicolae Tilihoi (9 December 1956 – 25 March 2018) was a Romanian professional

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who played as a defender. He spent most of his career with Universitatea Craiova, where he was an indispensable member of the golden generation known as ''Craiova Maxima''. Tilihoi was often nicknamed "the Iron Defender of Craiova". After retirement, Tilihoi coached several club teams, such as Metalul Bocșa, Jiul Craiova,

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International career

Tilihoi made nine appearances for the Romania senior team between 1979 and 1981.

Death

Tilihoi died early in the morning of 25 March 2018, at the age of 61, after struggling for several years with an incurable disease. He was buried two days later in

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Honours

Player

;Universitatea Craiova * Diviza A: 1979–80, 1980–81 *

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: 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1982–83

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