Cristian Neagu

Cristian Neagu (born 9 November 1980) is a Romanian retired footballer and manager. He was the head coach for the Stetson Hatters men's soccer program until February 2020. A former recruiting coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill, Neagu was part of the Tar Heels men's soccer program who reached back to back NCAA "Final Four" appearances in 2016 and 2017.

Cristian Neagu
Personal information
Full name Cristian Neagu
Date of birth (1980-11-09) 9 November 1980
Place of birth Ploiești, Romania
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position(s) Forward
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2001 Bryant & Stratton Bobcats
2002–2003 VCU Rams
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2005 Richmond Kickers Future 59 (30)
2006 Richmond Kickers 14 (4)
2007–2009 Fredericksburg Gunners 32 (11)
2011–2012 Northern Virginia Royals 12 (1)
Teams managed
2007–2009 Fredericksburg Gunners
2012–2013 Louisburg Hurricanes
2014–2015 Eckerd Tritons
2016–2017 North Carolina Tar Heels (assistant)
2018–2019 Stetson Hatters
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

College and amateur

Neagu moved to the United States in 2000 to play college soccer at Bryant & Stratton College. In his first year in 2000, Neagu helped the Bobcats reach the NJCAA final and then a year later led them to an NJCAA title in 2001 and was named first team All-American that same year.

In 2002, Neagu transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University where he started in 43 games during his two years at VCU and was named Second Team All-CAA in 2002 and 2003.

Neagu also played four seasons for Richmond Kickers Future.[1]

Professional

In 2006, Neagu joined USL Second Division club Richmond Kickers. In his only season with Richmond, Neagu made 14 appearances and scored four goals on the way to a USL Second Division title for Richmond. He was also a player-coach for the Fredericksburg Gunners from 2007 to 2009.

Honours

Richmond Kickers

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References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 October 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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