Ion Bogdan Mara (born 29 September 1977) is a Romanian former footballer, who played as a midfielder, currently sporting director at Liga I club CFR Cluj.
After the Chinese adventure, Mara went to Polideportivo Ejido, Rapid București, Stal Alcevsk and UTA Arad, before joining Romanian squad Unirea Urziceni.
[1] He joined CFR as a free agent, after leaving Unirea Urziceni due to the club's financial issues.
He was a key part of CFR's squad at the end of the season, when the club managed to secure the second Romanian Cup in its history.
signed the experienced Romanian midfielder, who was a free agent after being released by CFR Cluj[2] In Greece, Mara played in 39 games and scored 6 goals, he also captained the team on several occasions.