# Lucian Goian

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{{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](/source/Suceava), [Romania](/source/Romania)
| height = {{height|meter=1.85}}
| position = [Centre back](/source/Defender_(association_football))
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–1997 |youthclubs1 = [Bucovina Suceava](/source/CSM_Suceava)
| youthyears2 = 1997–2001
| youthclubs2 = [Foresta Suceava](/source/NC_Foresta_Suceava)
| years1 = 2001–2002
| caps1 = 20
| goals1 = 1
| clubs1 = [Foresta Suceava](/source/NC_Foresta_Suceava)
| years2 = 2003
| caps2 = 21
| goals2 = 0
| clubs2 = [FC Onești](/source/FC_One%C8%99ti)
| years3 = 2004
| caps3 = 13
| goals3 = 3
| clubs3 = [Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț](/source/Ceahl%C4%83ul_Piatra_Neam%C8%9B)
| years4 = 2004–2006
| caps4 = 17
| goals4 = 0
| clubs4 = [Dinamo București](/source/FC_Dinamo_Bucure%C8%99ti)
| years5 = 2006
| caps5 = 13
| goals5 = 0
| clubs5 = → [Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț](/source/Ceahl%C4%83ul_Piatra_Neam%C8%9B) (loan)
| years6 = 2007
| caps6 = 15
| goals6 = 1
| clubs6 = [Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț](/source/Ceahl%C4%83ul_Piatra_Neam%C8%9B)
| years7 = 2007–2010
| caps7 = 53
| goals7 = 1
| clubs7 = [Dinamo București](/source/FC_Dinamo_Bucure%C8%99ti)
| years8 = 2010–2011
| caps8 = 38
| goals8 = 1
| clubs8 = [Astra Ploiești](/source/FC_Astra_Ploie%C8%99ti)
| years9 = 2012
| caps9 = 27
| goals9 = 2
| clubs9 = [Tianjin Teda](/source/Tianjin_Teda_F.C.)
| years10 = 2013–2014
| caps10 = 46
| goals10 = 7
| clubs10 = [Beijing Baxy](/source/Beijing_Baxy_F.C.)
| years11 = 2014–2015
| caps11 = 15
| goals11 = 0
| clubs11 = [FC Brașov](/source/FC_Bra%C8%99ov_(1936))
| years12 = 2015–2016
| caps12 = 24
| goals12 = 0
| clubs12 = [CFR Cluj](/source/CFR_Cluj)
| years13 = 2016–2019
| caps13 = 50
| goals13 = 3
| clubs13 = [Mumbai City](/source/Mumbai_City_FC)
| years14 = 2017
| caps14 = 6
| goals14 = 0
| clubs14 = → [Perth Glory](/source/Perth_Glory_FC) (loan)
| years15 = 2019–2020
| caps15 = 20
| goals15 = 2
| clubs15 = [Chennaiyin](/source/Chennaiyin)
| totalcaps = 378
| totalgoals = 21
| nationalyears1 = 2004–2005
| nationalteam1 = [Romania U21](/source/Romania_national_under-21_football_team)
| 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](/source/Association_football) who played as a [centre back](/source/Defender_(association_football)).

==Club career==
===Foresta Suceava and FC Onești===
Goian was born on 10 February 1983 in [Suceava](/source/Suceava), [Romania](/source/Romania) and began playing junior-level football under the guidance of coach Ilie Gafencu at local club [Foresta](/source/NC_Foresta_Suceava).<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](/source/2001%E2%80%9302_Divizia_B) season.<ref name=RS/><ref name=monitorul/><ref name=monitorul2/> Subsequently, in the middle of the [following season](/source/2002%E2%80%9303_Divizia_B), he moved to [FC Onești](/source/FC_One%C8%99ti) 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](/source/Ceahl%C4%83ul_Piatra_Neam%C8%9B), making his [Liga I](/source/Liga_I) debut on 13 March when coach [Marius Lăcătuș](/source/Marius_L%C4%83c%C4%83tu%C8%99) sent him in the 29th minute to replace [Tiberiu Șerban](/source/Tiberiu_%C8%98erban) in a 5–1 loss to [Petrolul Ploiești](/source/FC_Petrolul_Ploie%C8%99ti) 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](/source/ACF_Gloria_Bistri%C8%9Ba) and the other in a 1–1 draw against [Steaua București](/source/FC_Steaua_Bucure%C8%99ti), 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](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_Divizia_A), Goian went to [Dinamo București](/source/FC_Dinamo_Bucure%C8%99ti).<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](/source/Ioan_Andone) sent him in the 52nd minute to replace [Andrei Mărgăritescu](/source/Andrei_M%C4%83rg%C4%83ritescu) in a 2–1 home loss to [Manchester United](/source/Manchester_United_F.C.) in the [2004–05 Champions League third qualifying round](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_UEFA_Champions_League_qualifying_rounds).<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](/source/FC_Rapid_Bucure%C8%99ti) 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](/source/Bogdan_Stelea), but opponent [Lucian Burdujan](/source/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](/source/Eternal_derby_(Romania)) Steaua became champions.<ref name=RS/><ref name=prosport/><ref name=hotnews/> However, the team managed to win the [Cupa României](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei), but Andone did not use him in the 1–0 win over [Farul Constanța](/source/Farul_Constan%C8%9Ba) in the [final](/source/2005_Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei_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](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_Divizia_A), 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](/source/Gabriel_Tama%C8%99) at halftime in their 3–2 victory against Steaua, a win that also marked their first [Supercupa României](/source/2005_Supercupa_Rom%C3%A2niei).<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](/source/Everton_F.C.) with a historical 5–2 on aggregate, reaching the group stage of the [2005–06 UEFA Cup](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_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](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_Liga_I) season, he returned to Dinamo, coach [Mircea Rednic](/source/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](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_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](/source/Cosmin_Mo%C8%9Bi)'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](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_UEFA_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](/source/S.S._Lazio), 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](/source/FC_Dinamo_Bucure%C8%99ti)'' after receiving the ball from a corner kick executed by [Claudiu Niculescu](/source/Claudiu_Niculescu) in a 5–2 win over [Politehnica Iași](/source/FC_Politehnica_Ia%C8%99i_(1945)).<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](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_UEFA_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](/source/FC_Astra_Ploie%C8%99ti), 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](/source/Former_Ploie%C8%99ti_derby) when he equalized in the 1–1 draw against [Petrolul Ploiești](/source/FC_Petrolul_Ploie%C8%99ti).<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](/source/Tianjin_Teda_F.C.).<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](/source/Josip_Ku%C5%BEe) used him the entire match in a 2–1 [CFA Super Cup](/source/2012_Chinese_FA_Super_Cup) defeat to [Guangzhou Evergrande](/source/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](/source/2012_Chinese_Super_League) games, scoring two goals in two 1–1 draws against [Changchun Yatai](/source/Changchun_Yatai_F.C.) and [Henan Jianye](/source/Henan_F.C.).<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](/source/2012_AFC_Champions_League) group stage, scoring once in a 1–1 draw against [Seongnam](/source/Seongnam_FC).<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](/source/China_League_One) side [Beijing Baxy](/source/Beijing_Baxy_F.C.) 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](/source/Beijing_Institute_of_Technology_F.C.), 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](/source/FC_Bra%C8%99ov_(1936)), but could not avoid the team's relegation to the second league at the end of the [season](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Liga_I).<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](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Liga_I) season at [CFR Cluj](/source/CFR_Cluj), managing to win the [Cupa României](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei), but coach [Toni Conceição](/source/Toni_Concei%C3%A7%C3%A3o) did not use him in the [final](/source/2016_Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei_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](/source/FC_Boto%C8%99ani), 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](/source/Mumbai_City_FC) in 2016, where he was teammates with [Diego Forlán](/source/Diego_Forl%C3%A1n), making his [Indian Super League](/source/Indian_Super_League) debut on 3 October under coach [Alexandre Guimarães](/source/Alexandre_Guimar%C3%A3es) in a 1–0 away victory against [Pune City](/source/FC_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](/source/Kerala_Blasters_FC).<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](/source/2016_Indian_Super_League).<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](/source/A-League) club [Perth Glory](/source/Perth_Glory_FC) as a short-term injury replacement for [Shane Lowry](/source/Shane_Lowry_(soccer)) and [Alex Grant](/source/Alex_Grant_(soccer)).<ref name=guardian/><ref name=DIGI2/> Coach [Kenny Lowe](/source/Kenny_Lowe) gave him his debut on 26 March in a 3–0 loss to [FC Sydney](/source/Sydney_FC), in which he scored an unfortunate [own goal](/source/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?&section=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](/source/Mumbai_City_FC) 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](/source/Chennaiyin) where he was a colleague of compatriot [Dragoș Firțulescu](/source/Drago%C8%99_Fir%C8%9Bulescu).<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](/source/2020_Indian_Super_League_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](/source/FC_Goa) in the first leg, then an [own goal](/source/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](/source/2020_Indian_Super_League_final), coach [John Gregory](/source/John_Gregory_(footballer)) used Goian the entire match in the eventual 3–1 loss to [Atlético de Kolkata](/source/Atl%C3%A9tico_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](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Indian_Super_League).<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](/source/Romania_national_under-21_football_team), including seven games in the [2006 European Under-21 Championship qualifiers](/source/2006_UEFA_European_Under-21_Championship_qualification_Group_1).<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](/source/Ianis_Zicu) from representing his country at any level for two years in 2004, because the [Romanian Football Federation](/source/Romanian_Football_Federation) considered they had a "defiant attitude" during a 4–1 loss against [Czech Republic U21](/source/Czech_Republic_national_under-21_football_team).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=244642.html |title=Romanian pair axed for misconduct |publisher=[UEFA](/source/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](/source/Liviu_Goian) and [Dorin](/source/Dorin_Goian), all of them having played in the Romanian top-division [Liga I](/source/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](/source/Liga_I): [2006–07](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_Liga_I)<ref name=RS/>
*[Cupa României](/source/Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei): [2004–05](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei)<ref name=RS/>
*[Supercupa României](/source/Supercupa_Rom%C3%A2niei): [2005](/source/2005_Supercupa_Rom%C3%A2niei)<ref name=RS/>
'''Ceahlăul'''
*[Divizia B](/source/Liga_II): [2005–06](/source/Divizia_B_2005%E2%80%9306)<ref name=RS/>
'''CFR Cluj'''
*[Cupa României](/source/Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei): [2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_Cupa_Rom%C3%A2niei)<ref name=RS/>
'''Chennaiyin'''
*[Indian Super League](/source/Indian_Super_League) runner-up: [2019–20](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_Indian_Super_League)<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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Category:Footballers from Suceava
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Category:CSM Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț players
Category:FC Astra Giurgiu players
Category:FC Brașov (1936) players
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Category:Romania men's under-21 international footballers
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Category:21st-century Romanian sportsmen

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