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Ștefan Iovan

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed anchor
Rating
86
Caps
35
Goals
3
Life
1960
Clubs
FCSB, FC Rapid București, FC Caracal
#27
Editorial rank of 33 for Romania
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The robust captain of Steaua București's 1986 European Cup-winning side, he was a no-nonsense defender whose leadership was pivotal to their historic triumph. Career record: 35 caps and 3 goals for Romania; club career at FCSB, FC Rapid București, FC Caracal.

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Career record

1977–1978CSM Reșița
1980–1991FCSB
1991–1992Brighton & Hove Albion
1993–1995FC Rapid București
1995–1996FC Caracal
Romania35 caps, 3 goals

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Around Iovan in the almanac

One rank above: Cosmin Contra at #26.

One rank below: Viorel Moldovan at #28.

Romania's editorial top five: Gheorghe Hagi · Nicolae Dobrin · Gheorghe Popescu · Ilie Balaci · Miodrag Belodedici.