Doru Nicolae (born 22 March 1952) is a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for Petrolul Ploiești, Steaua București, Șoimii TAROM București, Gloria Bistrița, Dinamo București, Argeș Pitești, Panathinaikos, Gloria Bistrița, Bihor Oradea, Gloria Bistrița, Universitatea Craiova.