Petru Racu (born 17 July 1987) is a Moldovan professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Milsami Orhei and the Moldova national team. Racu is a physically strong and aggressive defender who is capable of playing in a three or four-man defence. Club career Zimbru Chișinău Racu made his professional debut with Zimbru Chisinau in the Moldovan league in 2003. He won his first trophy in June 2004 at the age of sixteen by helping Zimbru win the Moldovan Cup. At the end of the 2003–04 season he was named "Best Young Player of the Year" by the Moldovan Football Federation. IFK Norrköping In February 2007, Racu moved to Swedish club IFK Norrköping, where he played successfully for five years. During the 2008 season, he was loaned to the Finnish club MYPA and managed to scored a goal on his debut. FC Hjørring In January 2012, Racu transferred to the Danish club FC Hjørring. Veris Chisinau After playing for 6 years in Scandinavia, Racu returned to Moldovan football in 2013, signed with FC Veris Chisinau and become bronze medalist in 2013-14 Moldovan National Division. In December 2014 he was named "Best Moldovan Defender" by the Moldovan Football Federation. Milsami Orhei In January 2015, Racu signed with Milsami Orhei and won its first league title 2014-15 Moldovan National Division, becoming the first team to take the title away from the cities of Chișinău and FC Sheriff Tiraspol. Racu scored the winning goal in the UEFA Champions League qualification match against Ludogorets Razgrad, a game that ended 2–1. Sheriff Tiraspol In the summer of 2017, Racu moved to fellow Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol. He won the Moldovan National Division with Sheriff Tiraspol in 2017 and 2018. In the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League season, Sheriff Tiraspol reached the group stage and Racu played in all six group matches. Neftchi Baku On 15 February 2019, Racu joined his old manager Roberto Bordin at Neftchi Baku, signing until the end of the 2018–19 season. At the end of that season Racu became silver medalist with Neftchi Baku. Petrolul Ploiești On 9 July 2019, Racu signed a contract with Romanian Liga II side Petrolul Ploiești. Petrocub Hincesti In January 2020, Racu returned to Moldova and joined FC Petrocub Hîncești Racu helped the club to win his first major trophy Moldovan Cup and become silver medalist in Moldovan National Division, best season and performance in