Nicolae Manea is a retired Romania

Romania

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n football player and currently head coach of Gloria Bistriţa.

Life and career

Manea was born in Bucharest

Bucharest

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. He joined Rapid Bucureşti at the age of 12 and played there professionally from 1973 to 1980 and again from 1981 to 1987. He had a short stint with Steaua Bucureşti in 1980 and ended his career playing for Gloria Bistriţa in the late 80's.

Coaching career

He coached Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Unirea Dej, FC Bihor, Rapid Bucureşti (several times), Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ and the Romanian national under-21 football team.

As a Manager

Team	Nat	From	To	Record
				G	W	D	L	GF	GA	Win %
Rapid Bucureşti		1 November 2009	31 March 2010
Gloria Bistriţa		24 October 2010	Present
Total

External links

• Nicolae Manea's career - Romaniansoccer.ro (English)