Lucian Bălan


Lucian Bălan was a Romanian football player and coach, winner of the European Cup and the European Supercup in 1986 and the European Supercup, both with Steaua București and former coach at a football school in Baia Mare.

Career

Lucian Bălan played one friendly game at international level for [Romania national football (soccer)|football team|Romania], making his appearance on 8 April 1987 when coach Emerich Jenei sent him on the field at half-time to replace Gavril Balint in a 3–2 home victory against Israel.
On 25 March 2008, he was decorated by the president of Romania, Traian Băsescu for the winning of the UEFA Champions League with Ordinul "Meritul Sportiv" – class II.
Bălan died by suicide on 12 November 2015.

Honours

FC Baia Mare
Steaua București