Radu Mărginean
Romanian footballer (1983–2026)
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Radu Leon Marginean (3 January 1983 – 30 June 2026) was a Romanian footballer who played in his career for teams such as UTA Arad, Bihor Oradea, CFR Cluj and Gloria Bistrița.
Full name
Radu Leon Marginean
Date of birth
3 January 1983
Place of birth
Arad, Romania
Date of death
30 June 2026 (aged 43)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Radu Leon Marginean | ||
| Date of birth | 3 January 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Arad, Romania | ||
| Date of death | 30 June 2026 (aged 43) | ||
| Place of death | Arad, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2003 | UTA Arad | 84 | (5) |
| 2003–2004 | Bihor Oradea | 22 | (2) |
| 2004–2008 | CFR Cluj | 29 | (1) |
| 2006–2007 | → Gloria Bistrița (loan) | 29 | (0) |
| 2008–2012 | Gloria Bistrița | 64 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | UTA Arad | 20 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Gloria Bistrița | 39 | (0) |
| Total | 287 | (8) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000 | Romania U18[1] | 3 | (0) |
| 2001 | Romania U19[1] | 6 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | Romania U21[1] | 9 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 April 2018 | |||
Career
Marginean was on loan to Gloria until the summer of 2007 from CFR 1907 Cluj. Marginean was the captain of the under-21 Romania national team. He was a central defensive midfielder. During the summer of 2005 Marginean was badly injured and was out for most of the 2005–2006 season. He was loaned out to Gloria, but then he came back to CFR Cluj.[2][3]
Death
Mărginean died from a fall on 30 June 2026, at the age of 43.[2]