Dorel Stoica (born 15 December 1978, in Drobeta-Turnu Severin) is a Romanian professional footballer.
In 2005, Stoica was transferred to Universitatea Craiova where he made his breakthrough in Romanian football.
On 5 January 2010, his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq was made official.
In June 2010, the former captain of Universitatea Craiova moved back in Romania to play for Steaua București in Liga 1, following coach Victor Pițurcă.
In July 2013, the 34-year-old Stoica returned to Universitatea Craiova, the club where he spent the majority of his career.