Cristian Manea
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Cristian Manea 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Cristian Manea has appeared in 23 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,451 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.37 | 100 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.70 | 74 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 27.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.75 | n/a | 94 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.31 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.12 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 96 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.50 | 95 |
| Chances created | 21 | 1.30 | 96 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.37 | 99 |
Cristian Manea has taken 11 shots with 4 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 132 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 74th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cristian Manea has 3 assists and 24 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 69 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 717 | 44.50 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 568 | 35.20 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 1.24 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 1.24 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 120 | 7.44 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 108 | 6.70 | 73 |
Cristian Manea has completed 568 of 717 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.25 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.56 | 47 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 78 | 4.84 | 65 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 2.05 | 70 |
| Touches | 1201 | 74.50 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 301 | 18.67 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.68 | 63 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.43 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cristian Manea completes 4 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 78 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 2.17 | 71 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.05 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.05 | 41 |
| Clearances | 61 | 3.78 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 2.85 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 65 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Cristian Manea makes 35 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 61 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 71st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.74 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 1.18 | 15 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Cristian Manea has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right back (16 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cristian Manea previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 25 | 2,023 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 44 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7.19 |
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 23 | 1,259 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 5.41 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 31 | 2,561 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 2.52 |
| Europa Conference League | 12 | 1,062 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4.07 |
 Champions League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.58 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 438 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6.87 |
| Champions League | 5 | 327 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.92 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 265 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7.20 |
About Cristian Manea
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Cristian Manea has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 23 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1451 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Manea has attempted 11 shots with 4 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Manea has created 21 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (44% success rate). Cristian Manea has contributed 24 key passes and 70 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Manea has registered 35 tackles (17 won), 17 interceptions, and 61 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 568 from 717 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Manea has won 78 of 144 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Manea has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 7.
About Cristian Manea
Cristian Manea is a 28-year-old defender playing for Rapid Bucuresti in the Superliga, representing Romania. Cristian Manea is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 9 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
Cristian Manea's most recent match was away at Universitatea Craiova on November 24th. Rapid Bucuresti lost 1-0. Cristian Manea played 11 minutes with a match rating of 6.23.
Recent matches
- November 24th1-0 lossatUniversitatea Craiova(11 mins, rating 6.23)
- March 8th0-0 drawvsArgeş(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 6th1-2 lossvsUniversitatea Cluj(15 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
- December 16th1-0 lossatCFR Cluj(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 12th3-2 winvsDinamo Bucureşti(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Cristian Manea and Rapid Bucuresti are next in action on November 3rd against Sepsi in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rapid Bucuresti vs Sepsi match preview.
Teammates at Rapid Bucuresti
Cristian Manea currently plays alongside A. Kumer, Omar El Sawy, Bogdan Ungureanu, Andrei Sucu, Daniel Graovac, Raul Stanciu, Antoine Baroan, Vladan Bubanja, Denis Ciobotariu, Cristian Manea, Mohammed Kamara, Marian Aioani, Dejan Iliev, Cristian Ignat, Luka Gojkovic, Rareș Pop, Drilon Hazrollaj, Timotej Jambor, Andrei Borza, Jakub Hromada, Lars Kramer, Benjamin Siegrist, Alexandru Pașcanu, Borisav Burmaz, Gabriel Gheorghe, Răzvan Onea, Cătălin Vulturar, Talisson, Olimpiu Moruțan, Robert Salceanu, Constantin Grameni, Alexandru Dobre and Claudiu Petrila at Rapid Bucuresti.