{{Short description|Romanian footballer (born 1983)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Lucian Goian | image = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|2|10}} | birth_place = Suceava, Romania | height = {{height|meter=1.85}} | position = Centre back | youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–1997 |youthclubs1 = Bucovina Suceava | youthyears2 = 1997–2001 | youthclubs2 = Foresta Suceava | years1 = 2001–2002 | caps1 = 20 | goals1 = 1 | clubs1 = Foresta Suceava | years2 = 2003 | caps2 = 21 | goals2 = 0 | clubs2 = FC Onești | years3 = 2004 | caps3 = 13 | goals3 = 3 | clubs3 = Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț | years4 = 2004–2006 | caps4 = 17 | goals4 = 0 | clubs4 = Dinamo București | years5 = 2006 | caps5 = 13 | goals5 = 0 | clubs5 = → Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț (loan) | years6 = 2007 | caps6 = 15 | goals6 = 1 | clubs6 = Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț | years7 = 2007–2010 | caps7 = 53 | goals7 = 1 | clubs7 = Dinamo București | years8 = 2010–2011 | caps8 = 38 | goals8 = 1 | clubs8 = Astra Ploiești | years9 = 2012 | caps9 = 27 | goals9 = 2 | clubs9 = Tianjin Teda | years10 = 2013–2014 | caps10 = 46 | goals10 = 7 | clubs10 = Beijing Baxy | years11 = 2014–2015 | caps11 = 15 | goals11 = 0 | clubs11 = FC Brașov | years12 = 2015–2016 | caps12 = 24 | goals12 = 0 | clubs12 = CFR Cluj | years13 = 2016–2019 | caps13 = 50 | goals13 = 3 | clubs13 = Mumbai City | years14 = 2017 | caps14 = 6 | goals14 = 0 | clubs14 = → Perth Glory (loan) | years15 = 2019–2020 | caps15 = 20 | goals15 = 2 | clubs15 = Chennaiyin | totalcaps = 378 | totalgoals = 21 | nationalyears1 = 2004–2005 | nationalteam1 = Romania U21 | nationalcaps1 = 12 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | pcupdate = 03:25, 17 December 2018 (UTC) | ntupdate = 30 October 2017 }}
'''Lucian Goian''' (born 10 February 1983) is a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.
==Club career== ===Foresta Suceava and FC Onești=== Goian was born on 10 February 1983 in Suceava, Romania and began playing junior-level football under the guidance of coach Ilie Gafencu at local club Foresta.<ref name=RS>{{RomanianSoccer|823/lucian-goian}}</ref><ref name=monitorul>{{cite web | url=https://www.monitorulsv.ro/Sport-local/2020-12-18/Lucian-Goian-e-tentat-de-o-noua-aventura-in-Asia | title=Lucian Goian e tentat de o nouă aventură în Asia| publisher=Monitorulsv.ro| language=ro |trans-title=Lucian Goian is tempted by a new adventure in Asia| date=18 December 2020 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref name=monitorul2>{{cite web | url=https://www.monitorulsv.ro/Sport-local/2013-12-18/La-o-sueta-despre-fotbal-cariera-si-viata-in-China-cu-Lucian-Goian | title=La o șuetă despre fotbal, carieră și viața în China cu Lucian Goian| publisher=Monitorulsv.ro| language=ro |trans-title=A chat about football, career and life in China with Lucian Goian| date=18 December 2013 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He started playing senior-level football at Foresta in the 2001–02 Divizia B season.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul/><ref name=monitorul2/> Subsequently, in the middle of the following season, he moved to FC Onești in the same league, where he spent one year.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul/><ref name=monitorul2/>
===Ceahlăul and Dinamo=== In 2004, Goian joined Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț, making his Liga I debut on 13 March when coach Marius Lăcătuș sent him in the 29th minute to replace Tiberiu Șerban in a 5–1 loss to Petrolul Ploiești in which he scored his side's goal.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma1891706/lineup/|title= Petrolul Ploiești - Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț 5:1|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> Until the end of the season he netted two more goals, one in a 3–1 win over Gloria Bistrița and the other in a 1–1 draw against Steaua București, but the team was relegated to the second division.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe7549/lucian-goian/co66/romania-liga-1/se3194/2003-2004/club-matches/|title=Lucian Goian. Liga 1 2003/2004|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
In the following season, Goian went to Dinamo București.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref name=prosport>{{cite web | url=https://www.prosport.ro/fotbal-intern/superliga/voteaza-cei-mai-buni-fundasi-centrali-dinamovisti-din-ultimul-sfert-de-de-secol-tu-decizi-pentru-best-of-dinamo-25-de-ani-19866754 | title=Votează cei mai buni fundași centrali dinamoviști din ultimul sfert de de secol! Tu decizi pentru "Best of Dinamo 25 de ani"| publisher=Prosport.ro| language=ro |trans-title=Vote for the best Dynamo central defenders of the last quarter of a century! You decide for "Best of Dinamo 25 years"| date=22 April 2024 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> There, he made his debut in European competitions when coach Ioan Andone sent him in the 52nd minute to replace Andrei Mărgăritescu in a 2–1 home loss to Manchester United in the 2004–05 Champions League third qualifying round.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma1820462/lineup/|title=Dinamo București - Manchester United 1:2|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> By the end of the season, during the final minutes of a game against Rapid București he made a critical error.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/><ref name=hotnews>{{cite web | url=https://hotnews.ro/dinamo-rapid-2-2-avantaj-steaua-846605 | title=Dinamo-Rapid 2-2, avantaj Steaua| publisher=Hotnews.ro| language=ro |trans-title=Dinamo-Rapid 2-2, advantage for Steaua| date=16 May 2005 |access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web | url=https://adevarul.ro/sport/egalul-din-stefan-cel-mare-a-trimis-titlul-in-1313459.html | title=Egalul din Stefan cel Mare a trimis titlul in Ghencea| publisher=Adevarul.ro| language=ro |trans-title=The equal from Stefan cel Mare sent the title to Ghencea| date=17 May 2005 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He attempted to pass the ball to goalkeeper Bogdan Stelea, but opponent Lucian Burdujan intercepted it and scored.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/><ref name=hotnews/> The game ended in a 2–2 draw, and the lost points proved decisive, as rivals Steaua became champions.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/><ref name=hotnews/> However, the team managed to win the Cupa României, but Andone did not use him in the 1–0 win over Farul Constanța in the final.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.romaniansoccer.ro/romanian_cup/2004_2005.shtml|title=Romanian Cup – Season 2004–2005|publisher=Romaniansoccer.ro|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> Next season, he secured his second trophy with Dinamo.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref name=prosport/> This came after Andone substituted him for Gabriel Tamaș at halftime in their 3–2 victory against Steaua, a win that also marked their first Supercupa României.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-arhiva-1217612-dinamo-invinge-steaua-castiga-supercupa-romaniei.htm | title=Dinamo invinge Steaua si castiga Supercupa Romaniei| publisher=Hotnews.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Dinamo defeats Steaua and wins the Romanian Supercup| date=2 August 2005 |access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.romaniansoccer.ro/super_cup/2005.shtml|title=Romanian Super Cup – Season 2005|publisher=Romaniansoccer.ro|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> Goian also helped them eliminate Everton with a historical 5–2 on aggregate, reaching the group stage of the 2005–06 UEFA Cup.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/15-ani-de-la-istoricul-dinamo-everton-5-1-3-dintre-oamenii-cheie-au-rememorat-meciul-pentru-gsp-610142.html| title=VIDEO 15 ani de la istoricul Dinamo - Everton 5-1. 3 dintre oamenii-cheie au rememorat meciul pentru GSP: "Sincer să fiu, am fost cel mai bun!"| publisher=Gsp.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=VIDEO 15 years since the historic Dinamo - Everton 5-1. 3 of the key people recalled the match for GSP:" To be honest, I was the best! "| date=16 September 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He was loaned back to Ceahlăul for the second half of the season, helping the club earn promotion from the second league to the first.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.monitorulneamt.ro/stiri/?editia=20060304&pagina=5&articol=3171 | title=Lucian Goian, de la Dinamo la Ceahlăul| publisher=Monitorulneamt.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian, from Dinamo to Ceahlăul| date=4 March 2006 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727152818/http://www.monitorulneamt.ro/stiri/?editia=20060304&pagina=5&articol=3171|access-date=28 November 2024| archive-date=27 July 2012}}</ref>
In the 2006–07 season, he returned to Dinamo, coach Mircea Rednic using him in seven league matches in the first half of the season.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.romaniansoccer.ro/menu_items/champions.shtml|title=Romania National Champions |publisher=RomanianSoccer|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> However, Goian left the team again to play for Ceahlăul, but Dinamo still managed to win the title without him.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://sportm.ro/vranjkovic-si-lucian-goian-cedati-la-ceahlaul/ | title=Vranjkovic si Lucian Goian, cedati la Ceahlaul| publisher=Sportm.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Vranjkovic and Lucian Goian, given to Ceahlaul| date=20 June 2007 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He also appeared in five matches in the 2006–07 UEFA Cup campaign, as Dinamo got past the group stage and reached the round of 32 of the competition.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe7549/lucian-goian/co563/uefa-europa-league-qual/se4403/2006-2007/club-matches/|title=Lucian Goian. Europa League Qualifiers 2006/2007|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe7549/lucian-goian/co132/uefa-europa-league/se4404/2006-2007/club-matches/|title=Lucian Goian. Europa League 2006/2007|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=http://www.ziare.com/stiri/frauda/dinamo-a-fost-spulberata-de-tottenham-3-1-50424 | title=Dinamo a fost spulberata de Tottenham: 3–1 | publisher=Ziare.com| language=Romanian |trans-title=Dinamo was crashed by Tottenham | date=15 December 2006|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
In August 2007, Goian was transferred back to Dinamo which needed a defender following Cosmin Moți's injury.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onlinesport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/dinamo/lucian-goian-am-semnat-cu-dinamo-nid-21961 | title=Lucian Goian:"Am semnat cu Dinamo"| publisher=Onlinesport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian:"I signed with Dinamo"| date=7 August 2007 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> The team had the objective of reaching the Champions League group stage.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/> Goian received a red card in the final minutes in the draw in the first leg of the third qualifying round against Lazio Roma, but they did not qualify, losing with 3–1 the second leg.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma1823587/lineup/|title=Champions League Qual. 2007/2008. 3. Round. Lazio Roma - Dinamo Bucureşti 1:1|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web | url=https://www.sport.ro/liga-1/doar-un-egal-lazio-1-1-dinamo.html | title="Doar" un egal: Lazio 1 - 1 Dinamo!| publisher=Sport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title="Just" a draw: Lazio 1 - 1 Dinamo!| date=14 August 2007 |access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web | url=https://hotnews.ro/video-lazio-dinamo-1-1-mircea-rednic-calificarea-e-inca-departe-900092 | title=Lazio-Dinamo 1-1. Mircea Rednic: "Calificarea e inca departe"| publisher=Hotnews.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lazio-Dinamo 1-1. Mircea Rednic: "Qualification is still far away"| date=14 August 2007 |access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web | url=https://www.ziaruldeiasi.ro/sport/rapusi-in-20-de-minute~ni4fg1 | title=Rapusi in 20 de minute| publisher=Ziaruldeiasi.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Destroyed in 20 minutes| date=29 August 2007 | access-date=22 September 2023}}<br>{{cite web | url=https://evz.ro/dinamo-visul-frumos-s-a-terminat-457931.html | title=Dinamo: Visul frumos s-a terminat| publisher=Evz.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Dinamo: The beautiful dream is over| date=29 August 2007 |access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web | url=https://www.sport.ro/liga-campionilor/dezastru-pentru-echipa-lui-rednic-dinamo-1-3-lazio.html | title=Dezastru pentru echipa lui Rednic: Dinamo 1 - 3 Lazio| publisher=Sport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Disaster for Rednic's team: Dinamo 1 - 3 Lazio| date=6 December 2021 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> On 15 September he scored his first league goal for ''The Red Dogs'' after receiving the ball from a corner kick executed by Claudiu Niculescu in a 5–2 win over Politehnica Iași.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma2109949/lineup/|title=Politehnica Iași - Dinamo București 2:5|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://hotnews.ro/poli-iasi-dinamo-2-5-show-alb-rosu-in-moldova-902738 | title=Poli Iasi – Dinamo 2-5. Show alb-rosu in Moldova | publisher=Hotnews.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Poli Iasi – Dinamo 2-5. Red and white show in Moldova| date=15 September 2007|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He made four appearances for the club in the group stage of the 2009–10 Europa League, having a career total of 14 matches in European competitions, all of them for Dinamo.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe7549/lucian-goian/co132/uefa-europa-league/se1428/2009-2010/club-matches/|title=Lucian Goian. Europa League 2009/2010|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
===Astra Ploiești=== In 2010, Goian joined Astra Ploiești, signing a contract for two years.<ref name=monitorul2/><ref>{{cite web |publisher=FC Astra |title=Goian întăreşte apărarea! |url=http://www.fcastraploiesti.ro/component/content/article/3-alerte/513-goian-intrete-aprarea.html |access-date=7 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008090546/http://www.fcastraploiesti.ro/component/content/article/3-alerte/513-goian-intrete-aprarea.html |archive-date=8 October 2011}}</ref> He scored his only goal for the club on 5 November 2011 in a Ploiești derby when he equalized in the 1–1 draw against Petrolul Ploiești.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma402153/lineup/|title=Astra Ploiești - Petrolul Ploiești 1:1|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://click.ro/sport/fotbal-intern/derby-ul-ploiestiului-s-a-terminat-indecis-astra-262165.html | title=Derby-ul Ploieștiului s-a terminat indecis: Astra - Petrolul, scor 1-1! | publisher=Click.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=The Ploiești derby ended undecided: Astra - Petrolul, score 1-1!| date=5 November 2011|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
===Tianjin Teda and Beijing Baxy=== In January 2012, Goian moved to China, putting pen on paper with Tianjin Teda.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul2/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=sports.enorth.com.cn|title=Tianjin Teda team has progressed to the Romanian defender signings|url=http://sports.enorth.com.cn/system/2012/01/27/008543577.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000813/http://sports.enorth.com.cn/system/2012/01/27/008543577.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-03-04|access-date=27 January 2012}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://adevarul.ro/sport/lucian-goian-a-semnat-cu-tianjin-teda-va-lua-un-1046673.html | title=Lucian Goian a semnat cu Tianjin Teda! Va lua un milion de euro în trei ani! | publisher=Adevarul.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian signed with Tianjin Teda! It will take a million euros in three years!| date=27 January 2012|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://evz.ro/lucian-goian-omul-de-un-milion-de-dolari-963735.html | title=Lucian Goian, omul de un milion de dolari | publisher=Evz.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian, the million dollar man| date=28 January 2012|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He made his official debut for Tianjin on 25 February when coach Josip Kuže used him the entire match in a 2–1 CFA Super Cup defeat to Guangzhou Evergrande.<ref name=monitorul2/><ref>{{cite web | url=https://sports.sina.com.cn/j/2012-02-25/15555957263.shtml| title=超级杯-克莱奥两球王新欣破门 恒大2-1胜泰达夺冠| publisher=Sports.sina.com.cn| language=Chinese |trans-title=Super Cup - Cleo scored twice, Xin Xin scored, Evergrande beat TEDA 2-1 to win the championship| date=25 February 2012 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> In his single season spent with the club he appeared in 27 Chinese Super League games, scoring two goals in two 1–1 draws against Changchun Yatai and Henan Jianye.<ref name=RS/><ref name=DIGI>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/primul-gol-pentru-lucian-goian-in-china-fundasul-i-a-adus-un-punct-lui-tianjin-teda-1-1-in-deplasare-5164 | title=Primul gol pentru Lucian Goian în China. Fundașul i-a adus un punct lui Tianjin Teda, 1-1 în deplasare | publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=First goal for Lucian Goian in China. The defender earned a point for Tianjin Teda, 1-1 away| date=2 July 2012|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe7549/lucian-goian/co1106/china-super-league/se8544/2012/club-matches/|title=Lucian Goian. Super League 2012|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He also appeared in five games in the 2012 AFC Champions League group stage, scoring once in a 1–1 draw against Seongnam.<ref name=RS/><ref name=DIGI/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe7549/lucian-goian/co712/afc-afc-champions-league-elite/se6778/2012/club-matches/|title=Lucian Goian. AFC Champions League Elite 2012|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
Goian signed a contract with China League One side Beijing Baxy in February 2013.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=Beijing Baxy |title=新赛季八喜内外援基本确定 |url=http://www.bjbaxyfc.net/ShowDetail.asp?id=638 |access-date=18 February 2013 }}{{dead link|date=May 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In the first of this two-season spell he scored the first double of his career in a 2–1 win over BIT, being voted by coaches, teammates, journalists and supporters as Baxy's best footballer in 2013.<ref name=monitorul2/><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/fotbal-international/video-lucian-goian-in-mare-forma-premiera-in-china-63177 | title=Lucian Goian, în mare formă. Premieră în China | publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian, in great shape. Premiere in China| date=24 July 2013|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.sport.ro/campionate-externe/lucian-goian-dubla-de-senzatie-in-china-golazo-din-lovitura-libera-care-l-a-trimis-la-plimbare-pe-portar.html | title=Lucian Goian, DUBLA de senzatie in China! GOLAZO din lovitura libera care l-a trimis la plimbare pe portar | publisher=Sport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian, DOUBLE sensation in China! GOLAZO from the free kick that sent the goalkeeper walking| date=19 September 2013|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
===FC Brașov and CFR Cluj=== In February 2015, Goian signed with FC Brașov, but could not avoid the team's relegation to the second league at the end of the season.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.prosport.ro/fotbal-intern/liga-1/plecat-de-la-dinamo-lucian-goian-a-semnat-un-contract-cu-fc-brasov-13889625 | title=Plecat de la Dinamo, Lucian Goian a semnat un contract cu FC Brașov | publisher=Prosport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Having left Dinamo, Lucian Goian signed a contract with FC Brașov| date=25 February 2015|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/live-text/video-fc-brasov-gaz-metan-medias-0-0-ambele-echipe-au-retrogradat-din-liga-1-295663 | title=FC Brașov - Gaz Metan Mediaș 0-0. Ambele echipe au retrogradat din Liga 1 | publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=FC Brașov - Gaz Metan Mediaș 0-0. Both teams were relegated from Liga 1| date=27 May 2015|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
He spent the 2015–16 season at CFR Cluj, managing to win the Cupa României, but coach Toni Conceição did not use him in the final.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/liga-1/exclusiv-lucian-goian-a-semnat-cu-cfr-cluj-173803 | title=Lucian Goian a semnat cu CFR Cluj | publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian signed with CFR Cluj| date=15 June 2015|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/sport/fotbal/finala-cupei-romaniei-cfr-cluj-castigatoare-dupa-loviturile-de-departajare-518929 | title=FINALA CUPEI ROMÂNIEI. CFR Cluj, câștigătoare după loviturile de departajare | publisher=Digi24.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=ROMANIAN CUP FINAL. CFR Cluj, winner after penalty kicks| date=17 May 2016|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> On 29 May 2016, Goian made his last Liga I appearance, playing in a 4–0 away loss to FC Botoșani, totaling 175 matches with six goals in the competition.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/live-text/fc-botosani-cfr-cluj-4-0-moldovenii-termina-play-out-ul-pe-locul-3-301621 | title=FC Botoșani - CFR Cluj 4-0. Moldovenii termină play-out-ul pe locul 3 | publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=FC Botoșani - CFR Cluj 4-0. The Moldovans finish the play-out in 3rd place| date=29 May 2016|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
===Mumbai City and Perth Glory=== Goian went to play for Mumbai City in 2016, where he was teammates with Diego Forlán, making his Indian Super League debut on 3 October under coach Alexandre Guimarães in a 1–0 away victory against Pune City.<ref name=RS/><ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma8325749/lineup/|title=FC Pune City - Mumbai City FC 0:1|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://adevarul.ro/stiri-locale/cluj-napoca/interviu-lucian-goian-fotbalistul-roman-de-tip-1841023.html | title=Lucian Goian, fotbalistul român de tip globetrotter. "Joc la echipa nepotului lui Raj Kapoor!"| publisher=Adevarul.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian, the globetrotter Romanian footballer. "I play for Raj Kapoor's grandson's team!"| date=3 February 2018|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> On 19 November he scored his first goal in a 5–0 win over Kerala Blasters.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.crainou.ro/2016/11/21/suceveanul-lucian-goian-lider-in-india-cu-mumbai-city/ | title=Suceveanul Lucian Goian, lider în India cu Mumbai City | publisher=Crainou.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian from Suceava, leader in India with Mumbai City| date=21 November 2016|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He was named the league's best central defender and was included in the best XI of the 2016 season.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|url=http://www.communitynews.com.au/guardian-express/sport/league-glory-sign-romanian-defender-lucian-goian-end-season/|title=Glory sign Romanian defender Lucian Goian until end of season|publisher=Communitynews.com.au|language=English|date=21 March 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref name=DIGI2>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/fotbal-international/goian-revine-in-india-dupa-numai-sase-meciuri-jucate-in-australia-329890 | title=Goian revine în India, după numai şase meciuri jucate în Australia | publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Goian returns to India, after only six matches played in Australia| date=26 July 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
On 21 March 2017, Goian joined A-League club Perth Glory as a short-term injury replacement for Shane Lowry and Alex Grant.<ref name=guardian/><ref name=DIGI2/> Coach Kenny Lowe gave him his debut on 26 March in a 3–0 loss to FC Sydney, in which he scored an unfortunate own goal.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma8242150/lineup/|title=Perth Glory - Sydney FC 0:3|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-26/sydney-fc-beat-perth-glory-a-league/8388184?§ion=sport&date=20161121T2033%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C%5C|title=Sydney FC beat Perth Glory 3-0 to showcase A-League minor premiers status|publisher=Abc.net.au |language=English|date=26 March 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/26/a-league-sydney-fc-celebrate-premiers-plate-with-win-over-perth|title=A-League: Sydney FC celebrate Premiers' Plate with win over Perth|publisher=Theguardian.com |language=English|date=26 March 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://www.besoccer.com/new/a-league-review-comedy-own-goal-as-jets-are-thrashed-premiers-sydney-triumphant|title=A-League Review: Comedy own goal as Jets are thrashed, premiers Sydney triumphant|publisher=Besoccer.com|language=English|date=26 March 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/eastern-reporter/a-league-glory-sign-romanian-defender-lucian-goian-until-end-of-season-c-804107|title=A-League: Glory sign Romanian defender Lucian Goian until end of season|publisher=Perthnow.com.au|language=English|date=21 March 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.libertatea.ro/sport/lucian-goian-debutat-cu-autogol-la-perth-glory-video-1786206 | title=Lucian Goian a debutat cu autogol la Perth Glory | publisher=Libertatea.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian made his debut with an own goal at Perth Glory| date=26 March 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He departed the Glory in May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aussie Media Watch: Diego Castro signs new Glory deal, Mathew Leckie relegated from Bundesliga|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/aussie-media-watch-diego-castro-signs-new-glory-deal-mathew-leckie-relegated-from-bundesliga/news-story/db11262adede31239aaef11b180f561d|publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au |language=English|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
In July 2017, he rejoined Mumbai City on a two-year contract and was appointed as the team's captain due his leadership skills and experience in the league.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mumbai City FC retains Lucian Goian for next two seasons|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/football/indian-super-league-mumbai-city-fc-retains-lucian-goian-for-next-two-seasons/story-yxhflHjbz2nKsJ2Se8BcGL.html|publisher=Hindustantimes.com |language=English|date=26 July 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.libertatea.ro/sport/lucian-goian-la-primul-gol-pentru-mumbay-city-2091632 | title=Lucian Goian, la primul gol pentru Mumbay City | publisher=Libertatea.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian, at the first goal for Mumbay City| date=29 December 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web|title=Mumbai City FC captain Lucian Goian signs off after three years at the club|url=https://www.mumbailive.com/en/football/football-lucian-goian-leaves-hero-isl-franchise-mumbai-city-fc-37538|publisher=Mumbailive.com |language=English|date=10 July 2019|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/fotbal-international/goian-revine-in-india-dupa-numai-sase-meciuri-jucate-in-australia-329890 | title=Goian revine în India, după numai şase meciuri jucate în Australia| publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Goian returns to India, after only six matches played in Australia| date=26 July 2017|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
===Chennaiyin=== In August 2019, he joined Chennaiyin where he was a colleague of compatriot Dragoș Firțulescu.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.digisport.ro/fotbal/fotbal-international/la-36-de-ani-lucian-goian-a-semnat-cu-o-noua-echipa-abia-astept-sa-cucerim-trofee-706264 | title=La 36 de ani, Lucian Goian a semnat cu o nouă echipă! "Abia aștept să cucerim trofee!"| publisher=Digisport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=At 36, Lucian Goian signed with a new team! "I can't wait to win trophies!"| date=13 August 2019|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.prosport.ro/fotbal-extern/stranieri/lucian-goian-a-semnat-un-nou-contract-ajuns-la-36-de-ani-fundasul-central-ramane-in-strainatate-18277840 | title=Lucian Goian a semnat un nou contract! Ajuns la 36 de ani, fundașul central rămâne în străinătate| publisher=Prosport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian signed a new contract! Having reached the age of 36, the central defender remains abroad| date=13 August 2019|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.gsp.ro/international/stranieri/video-dragos-firtulescu-fotbalistul-umilit-de-adrian-mititelu-a-ajuns-in-india-un-imbecil-si-un-curvar-575521.html | title=Dragoș Firțulescu, fotbalistul umilit de Adrian Mititelu, a ajuns în India: "Un imbecil și un curvar"| publisher=Gsp.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Dragoș Firțulescu, the footballer humiliated by Adrian Mititelu, arrived in India: "An imbecile and a whore man"| date=24 August 2019|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.gsp.ro/international/stranieri/intamplare-memorabila-din-india-povestita-la-gsp-live-am-vazut-o-maimuta-la-geam-credeam-ca-e-de-plus-599512.html | title=Întâmplare memorabilă din India, povestită la GSP Live de un fotbalist român: "Am văzut o maimuță la geam, credeam că e de pluș"| publisher=Gsp.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Memorable incident from India, told on GSP Live by a Romanian footballer: "I saw a monkey at the window, I thought it was stuffed"| date=22 May 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> Goian scored his first goal in a 1–0 win over his former team, Mumbai City which helped his side mathematically qualify to the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|title=ISL: Chennaiyin FC Beat Mumbai City FC 1-0 Courtesy Lucian Goian Late Winner; Seal Semi-Final Spot|url=https://www.india.com/sports/isl-chennaiyin-fc-beat-mumbai-city-fc-1-0-courtesy-lucian-goian-late-winner-seal-semi-final-spot-3950290/|publisher=India.com|language=English|date=22 February 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.gazetasv.ro/lucian-goian-gol-decisiv-pentru-fc-chennaiyin/ | title=Lucian Goian, gol decisiv pentru FC Chennaiyin| publisher=Gazetasv.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian, decisve goal for FC Chennaiyin| date=24 February 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web|title=ISL: Lucian Goian strike takes Chennaiyin FC to play-offs|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/indian-super-league-lucian-goian-goal-chennaiyin-fc-vs-mumbai-city-fc-isl-2020-playoff/article30882805.ece|publisher=Sportstar.thehindu.com|language=English|date=21 February 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> In the semi-finals he scored a goal in the 4–1 victory against Goa in the first leg, then an own goal in the second-leg loss, but the team managed to go further in the competition.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chennaiyin shock FC Goa with four goals to hold advantage in semi-final first-leg|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/indian-super-league-isl-2020-chennaiyin-vs-goa-semi-final-first-leg-6293073/|publisher=Indianexpress.com|language=English|date=29 February 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.news.ro/sport/lucian-goian-autogol-la-meciul-goa-chennaiyin-scor-4-2-in-ciuda-infrangerii-echipa-romanului-s-a-calificat-in-finala-campionatului-indiei-1922401707162020031819295268 | title=Lucian Goian, autogol la meciul Goa – Chennaiyin, scor 4-2. În ciuda înfrângerii, echipa românului s-a calificat în finala campionatului Indiei| publisher=News.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title= Lucian Goian, own goal in the match Goa - Chennaiyin, score 4-2. Despite the defeat, the team of the Romanian qualified for the finals of the Indian championship| date=7 March 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> In the final, coach John Gregory used Goian the entire match in the eventual 3–1 loss to Atlético de Kolkata.<ref name=WF>{{cite web|publisher=WorldFootball|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma9059269/lineup/|title=Indian Super League 2019/2020 Playoffs. Final. Chennaiyin FC - ATK 1:3|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=ISL Final Highlights, Chennaiyin FC vs ATK Highlights: ATK beat Chennaiyin FC 3-1 to claim third title|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/isl-final-live-chennaiyin-fc-vs-atk-live-updates-teams-eye-historic-third-title/story-TqqgJrslw6LM4Qz4Vrp7SL.html|publisher=Hindusiantimes.com|language=English|date=14 March 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> For the way he played, Goian was named the league's best central defender and was included in the best XI of the season.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://orangesport.ro/lucian-goian-a-fost-inclus-in-echipa-ideala-a-sezonului-din-india-19333144 | title=Lucian Goian a fost inclus în echipa ideală a sezonului din India!| publisher=Orangesport.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian was included in the ideal team of the season in India!| date=13 April 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.realitateasportiva.net/un-fotbalist-roman-desemnat-cel-mai-bun-fundas-din-campionatul-indiei | title=Un fotbalist român, desemnat cel mai bun fundaș din campionatul Indiei| publisher=Realitateasportiva.net| language=Romanian |trans-title=A Romanian footballer, named the best defender in the Indian championship| date=6 April 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.cancan.ro/fanii-au-decis-lucian-goian-cel-mai-bun-fundas-din-india-20174994?uord=OUEiLczniclKjR%3D8nBoyHUnExe6SOeKv-x7IPlGkXmmBsXE6vnaQm32KMUCmlOG3NIHUP3JWUl52QIF_gHZqr%3DWQnOgxUaqRmBjSMbCzPhz-/VGlJWGoifIRkCe8m3EkUXizm3G5 | title=Fanii au decis. Lucian Goian cel mai bun fundaș din India!| publisher=Cancan.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=The fans have decided. Lucian Goian the best defender in India!| date=6 April 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.cancan.ro/fanii-au-decis-lucian-goian-cel-mai-bun-fundas-din-india-20174994?uord=OUEiLczniclKjR%3D8nBoyHUnExe6SOeKv-x7IPlGkXmmBsXE6vnaQm32KMUCmlOG3NIHUP3JWUl52QIF_gHZqr%3DWQnOgxUaqRmBjSMbCzPhz-/VGlJWGoifIRkCe8m3EkUXizm3G5 | title=Fanii au decis. Lucian Goian cel mai bun fundaș din India!| publisher=Cancan.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=The fans have decided. Lucian Goian the best defender in India!| date=6 April 2020|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news | url=https://www.monitorulsv.ro/Sport-local/2020-04-08/Lucian-Goian-a-fost-votat-cel-mai-bun-fundas-din-Super-Liga-Indiana | title=Lucian Goian a fost votat cel mai bun fundaș din Super Liga Indiană| publisher=Monitorulsv.ro| language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian was voted the best defender in the Indian Super League|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
==International career== Goian played 12 games for Romania's under-21 national team, including seven games in the 2006 European Under-21 Championship qualifiers.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe7549/lucian-goian/co1109/uefa-u21-euro-qualifiers/se3935/2004-2005/international-matches/|title=Lucian Goian. U21 EURO Qualifiers 2004/2005|publisher=Worldfootball|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite news|url=https://www.11v11.com/players/lucian-goian-40458/|title=Lucian Goian profile|publisher=11v11|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref> He was banned alongside teammate Ianis Zicu from representing his country at any level for two years in 2004, because the Romanian Football Federation considered they had a "defiant attitude" during a 4–1 loss against Czech Republic U21.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=244642.html |title=Romanian pair axed for misconduct |publisher=UEFA |language=English |date=12 October 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918234936/http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=244642.html |access-date=28 November 2024 |archive-date=18 September 2017}}<br>{{cite web |url=https://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-arhiva-1254752-ianis-zicu-lucian-goian-exclusi-doi-ani.htm |title=Ianis Zicu si Lucian Goian, exclusi doi ani |publisher=Hotnews.ro |language=Romanian |trans-title=Ianis Zicu and Lucian Goian, excluded for two years |date=13 October 2004 |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
==Personal life== Goian is the younger brother of former professional footballers Gigi, Liviu and Dorin, all of them having played in the Romanian top-division Liga I.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sport.ro/nationala/goian-s-a-apucat-de-fotbal-pentru-a-scapa-de-saracie.html|title=Goian s-a apucat de fotbal pentru a scapa de saracie|publisher=Sport.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=Goian became a footballer to get away from poverty|date=15 October 2007|access-date=17 September 2017}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.newsbucovina.ro/actualitate/16880/fotbal-facuti-pentru-fotbal-dupa-liviu-gigi-dorin-si-lucian-un-alt-goian-claudiu-bate-la-portile-fotbalului-mare-goian-v-va-juca-la-ceahlaul-ii-si-vrea-sa-ajunga-la-fel-de-celebru-ca-unchiul-dorin32|title=Facuti pentru fotbal: Dupa Liviu, Gigi, Dorin si Lucian un alt Goian, Claudiu bate la portile fotbalului mare.Goian V va juca la Ceahlaul II si vrea sa ajunga la fel de celebru ca unchiul Dorin|publisher=Newsbucovina.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=Made for football: After Liviu, Gigi, Dorin and Lucian another Goian, Claudiu knocks at the gates of the big football.Goian V will play at Ceahlaul II and wants to become as famous as his uncle Dorin|date=5 January 2008|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> He also has three sisters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.monitorulsv.ro/Reportaj/2016-12-24/Dorin-Goian-modelul-de-seriozitate-si-bun-simt|title=Dorin Goian, modelul de seriozitate si bun simt|publisher=Monitorulsv.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=Dorin Goian, a model of seriousness and common sense|date=5 January 2008|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> He has a son named Luca.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.libertatea.ro/sport/fiul-lui-lucian-goian-fost-sarbatorit-de-toata-echipa-scene-senzationale-din-india-video-1681172|title=Fiul lui Lucian Goian a fost sărbătorit de toată echipa! Scene senzaționale din India|publisher=Libertatea.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=Lucian Goian's son was celebrated by the whole team! Sensational scenes from India|date=9 December 2016|access-date=28 November 2024}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.fanatik.ro/fiul-lui-lucian-goian-si-al-andei-banu-a-plecat-de-la-cfr-cluj-intr-o-superacademie-din-spania-conditiile-sunt-din-science-fiction-20842162|title=Fiul lui Lucian Goian și al Andei Banu a plecat de la CFR Cluj într-o superacademie din Spania! Condițiile sunt din Science-Fiction!|publisher=Fanatik.ro|language=Romanian |trans-title=The son of Lucian Goian and Anda Banu left CFR Cluj for a super academy in Spain! The conditions are from Science-Fiction!|date=1 October 2024|access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref>
==Honours== '''Dinamo București''' *Liga I: 2006–07<ref name=RS/> *Cupa României: 2004–05<ref name=RS/> *Supercupa României: 2005<ref name=RS/> '''Ceahlăul''' *Divizia B: 2005–06<ref name=RS/> '''CFR Cluj''' *Cupa României: 2015–16<ref name=RS/> '''Chennaiyin''' *Indian Super League runner-up: 2019–20<ref name=WF/>
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{WorldFootball|lucian-goian}} *{{Soccerway|lucian-goian/11991}} *{{FBref player|3bfa472f/Lucian-Goian}} *{{RomanianSoccer|823/lucian-goian}} *{{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100925134141/http://www.fcastraploiesti.ro/component/joomleague/?func=showPlayer&p=3&pid=73 |title=Profile on Astra Ploiești |date=dmy}} {{in lang|ro}}
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