Full name Stefan Daniel Radu Playing position 1999–2004 Dinamo Bucuresti Role Footballer Weight 79 kg Salary 1.3 million EUR (2012) | Number 26 Name Stefan Radu Height 1.83 m Spouse Alexandra Radu (m. 2012) | |
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Date of birth (1986-10-22) 22 October 1986 (age 29) Similar People Senad Lulic, Stefano Pioli, Danilo Cataldi, Edoardo Reja, Vladimir Petkovic | ||
Stefan Radu • 2017/18 • Lazio • Best Defensive Skills • HD
L'analisi di Stefan Radu nel post Lazio-Hellas Verona
Ștefan Daniel Radu (born 22 October 1986) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Italian club S.S. Lazio.
Contents
- Stefan Radu 201718 Lazio Best Defensive Skills HD
- Lanalisi di Stefan Radu nel post Lazio Hellas Verona
- Dinamo Bucharest
- Lazio
- International career
- Statistics
- Club
- References
Dinamo Bucharest
Radu began his career with major Romanian club side Dinamo București. He played four seasons of first team football with Dinamo, gaining a reputation as one of his country's brightest talents and often considered as "The new Chivu" by Romanian media. However, he only became a key first team-player in the 2006–07 season, when the transfer period left a gap in Dinamo's central defense, a gap which Radu successfully covered, turning over the course of the season from a promising young player into one of the best central defenders in the league, helping Dinamo to win its 18th championship and gaining the attention of several western clubs.
Lazio
In January 2008, Italian Serie A side Lazio signed Radu on a €1 million loan deal until the end of the 2007–08 season. He made his Lazio debut in a Coppa Italia match against Fiorentina shortly after joining the squad. He has since been a revelation for Delio Rossi's team, as the young starlet has added extra quality to the backline and started all matches he featured in. At the end of his loan spell, Radu signed with Lazio permanently in June for a €3.5 million transfer fee.
On 17 June 2011, Radu signed a five-year contract extension. He has become one of the most important players for Lazio, a team which he captained during the 2011–12 season. His role at Lazio is usually that of centre back, though he has been used as a left back during the last two seasons under manager Edoardo Reja.
International career
Radu made his debut for the Romania national team in 2006, following the country's failure to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Over the course of UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying, Radu gained international experience and was selected in the squad for the final tournament in Switzerland and Austria. At Euro 2008, however, Radu remained a substitute and did not see any game time.
On 25 March 2008 he was decorated by President of Romania Traian Băsescu for Romania's successful Euro 2008 qualifying campaign with the Medalia "Meritul Sportiv" — (The Medal "The Sportive Merit") class III.
Statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 18 December 2016