Photo: Nuță Lucian from Cluj-Napoca, Romania / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Ionel Ganea is the sort of striker I have a soft spot for: a Romanian forward from Fagaras who made his name with sharp instincts in front of goal before moving into coaching. Born in 1973 and standing 179 cm, he was clearly a poacher rather than a towering target man, and his Sport Merit Order suggests he delivered when it counted for his country. What interests me most is the transition. A goalscorer's hunger is hard to teach, so I am curious how he passes it on. He never chased glamour, just grafted on the pitch, and that quiet craftsman's profile earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ionel Ganea
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨアン・ガネア
- Reading
- よあん・がねあ
- Born
- August 10, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Făgăraș, Brașov County, Romania
- Height
- 179 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Sport Merit Order
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ionel Ganea born?
Born August 10, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Ionel Ganea from?
Ionel Ganea is from Făgăraș, Brașov County, Romania.
What does Ionel Ganea do?
Ionel Ganea works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ionel Ganea?
Ionel Ganea is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.