The 2000–01 season was FC Dinamo București's 52th season in Divizia A. Dinamo finished 2nd in the league and he won the Romanian Cup.
In the UEFA Champions League, they played in second qualifying round.
Cătălin Hîldan died on 5 October 2000, while playing in a friendly match between Dinamo and Șantierul Naval Oltenița, having a stroke in the 74th minute of the game and fell to the ground.
[1][2][3] Before his death he was nicknamed "The only captain" by Dinamo's fans, a nickname that became more popular after his death and his number, 11, was retired by Dinamo in his honor.
[4][5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.