Personal Life
On 29 June 2008, Niculae married Cristina Vasilescu after eight years of dating. She gave birth to their daughter, Raisa Elena Niculae, on 24 August 2011. Niculae had a conflict with his father for many years due to his relationship with Cristina. They eventually made it up in late 2007.
Niculae is well-known for his friendship with former Dinamo captain Cătălin Hîldan, who died on the pitch in a friendly match against FC Olteniţa on 5 October 2000. They played together for both junior and senior squad. He dedicated his first league goal against Steaua to Hîldan. After the match, he gave his shirt to Hîldan's nephew, Cătălin who was named after him.
Other than the fact that they share birthplace, he has no connection with namesake and fellow international Daniel Niculae.
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