Cristian Neagu

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)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Northern Virginia Royals
Number	30
Youth career
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–	Northern Virginia Royals	12	(1)
Managerial career
2007–2009	Fredericksburg Gunners
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 14, 2011

Cristian Neagu (born 9 November 1980) is a Romanian footballer who currently plays for Northern Virginia Royals in the USL Premier Development League.

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.

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

• USL Second Division Champions (1): 2006

External links

• Cristian Neagu bio