Lucian Goian (born 10 February 1983) is a Romanian professional footballer who last played as a centre back for Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC.
Club career
Born in Suceava, Romania, Goian is the younger brother of Dorin Goian who also plays as a defender. He started his career beside his brother, at Foresta Suceava. He followed in his brother's footsteps, joining Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț, but then Dorin arrived in 2005 at Steaua București, and Lucian joined their greatest rivals, Dinamo. He signed for Dinamo, after scoring against Steaua, when he played for Ceahlăul. He played for five seasons with Dinamo, with a break for a year when he returned at Ceahlăul. He also played 6 matches in the UEFA Cup for Dinamo.
In 2010, he joined Astra Ploiești, signing a contract for two years.
In January 2012, he moved to China, putting pen on paper with Tianjin Teda. He made his official debut for Tianjin on 25 February, in a 2–1 CFA Super Cup defeat against Guangzhou Evergrande. He was released by Tianjin at the end of 2012 season.
Goian signed a contract with China League One side Beijing Baxy in February 2013.
On 21 March 2017, Goian joined A-League club Perth Glory as a short-term injury replacement. He departed the Glory in May 2017.
In July 2017 he rejoined Mumbai City on a 2-year contract. He had been appointed as the captain of the side for his leadership skills and experience in the league and also one of the experienced member of the side.
In August 2019, he joined Chennaiyin FC on a 1-year deal.
Personal life
He is the younger brother of former professional footballers Gigi, Liviu and Dorin, all of them having played in the Romanian top-division Liga I. He also has three sisters. He has a son Luca.