19 Facts About Dorin Goian

Dorin Goian made his first appearance in the Divizia A in 2000, when he was 20 years old in a match versus Gloria Bistrita.

Dorin Goian signed a contract with another midtable team from the first division, FCM Bacau.

On 4 March 2005, Dorin Goian signed a five-year contract with Steaua Bucuresti.

Dorin Goian scored his first goal in the UEFA Cup, against Valerenga for Steaua with a perfect header inside the box.

Dorin Goian was captain for the first time for Steaua on 24 October 2007 against Sevilla when Nicolae Dica, the first captain, was substituted.

On 4 April 2009, Dorin Goian was named captain against Gloria Bistrita, as the main captain Sorin Ghionea was injured.

Dorin Goian missed a penalty for which he was heavily criticised by chairman Gigi Becali, who decided to take him off the penalty kicker list.

Dorin Goian was due to play his first European Champions League Qualifier for Rangers on 4 August 2011 after successfully appealing to UEFA who earlier deemed him ineligible.

Dorin Goian unfortunately injured his hamstring and was unable to play.

Dorin Goian quickly became a fans favourite at Rangers putting in many consistent and impressive displays.

Dorin Goian formed a strong partnership with Carlos Bocanegra who signed for the SPL Champions in the same transfer window and the pair cemented their places in the side as first choice centre backs.

Dorin Goian joined Serie B club Spezia Calcio on a season-long loan in August 2012.

Since then, Dorin Goian became a regular in the first team.

Dorin Goian's goal led the manager Michele Serena stated that Goian will stay at the club and will not return to Rangers.

The move was confirmed on 21 July 2013 on a two-year contract, where Dorin Goian was greeted by fans with a flower following his move.

Dorin Goian was selected by Victor Piturca for the Romania national team on 16 November 2005, against Nigeria, thus making his first appearance for the national team.

On 9 June 2008, Dorin Goian made his Euro 2008 entrance against the World Cup 2006 finalist France in a Group C match in Zurich, Switzerland.

Dorin Goian managed to stop strikers Nicolas Anelka and Karim Benzema, helping Romania win their first point with a goalless draw against France and gaining his 20th cap.

The second match in Group C against Italy found Dorin Goian playing from the first minute on the pitch.