Cristian Manea

• Full name: Cristian Emanuel Manea
• Date of birth: February 9, 1997
• Place of birth: Agigea, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Position: Right-back / Right wing-back (can also play as right midfielder)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level)

• Youth career: Began at local clubs in Romania before joining Gheorghe Hagi Academy (Viitorul Constanța youth setup).
• Viitorul Constanța: Broke into professional football with Viitorul in Romania.
• Apollon Limassol: Transferred to Apollon Limassol (Cyprus) in 2014; multiple loan spells followed.
• Loan spells: Included returns to Viitorul Constanța and other clubs to gain experience.
• CFR Cluj: Joined CFR Cluj (Romania) initially on loan and then on a permanent basis, becoming an important member of their defense and contributing to domestic league campaigns and European qualifying matches.
• Other clubs: Has had additional loans and transfers during his career (details vary by season).

International career

• Represented Romania at various youth levels (U17, U19, U21).
• Senior Romania national team: Made his debut as a teenager and has been capped at senior level, participating in qualifiers and friendly matches.

Playing style and strengths

• Offensive right-back with good pace and crossing ability.
• Capable defensively when focused; contributes to attacking phases and overlaps.
• Comfortable pushing high as a wing-back in systems that require width from full-backs.

Honours (selected)

• Romanian Liga I titles with CFR Cluj (part of title-winning squads; specifics depend on season).

Notes: Career details such as current club status, recent appearances, and exact honours can change season to season. For the latest statistics (appearances, goals, current club status), consult an up-to-date sports database or the club's official site.