He scored 8 goals, helping FC Brașov finish 1 point from qualifying for UEFA Europa League.

Surdu scored the first goal in Steaua's shirt against Újpest in the second qualifying round of Europa League, on 16 July 2009.

He scored his first goal for Steaua in Liga I in a draw against his former team CFR Cluj, after an assist by Bogdan Stancu.

In the second year with the team he won a place in the starting 11 and played with Steaua București in the UEFA Europa League.

He made his debut for Romania on 12 August 2009 against Hungary, coming on in the 46th minute to replace Ionel Dănciulescu.

On 14 February 2020 it was confirmed, that Surdu had returned to FC Milsami Orhei in his first experience as head coach.