 He is the second-highest goalscorer in the history of Liga I with 214 goals, only behind Dudu Georgescu with 252.He is also the highest goalscorer of the Cupa României with 41 goals.Born in Slatina, Romania, Ionel Dănciulescu started playing football in his hometown as a youngster for CSȘ Slatina, and was said to have great potential for striking a ball and to score goals.