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Patric Toderean

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Patric Toderean
  • Date of Birth: November 26, 2004
  • Age: 20 years
  • Place of Birth: Cluj-Napoca
  • Nationality: Romanian
  • Height:1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
  • Weight: ~69 kg
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Current Club: UTA Arad (Romanian Liga I)
  • Preferred Foot: Right

Patric began his football journey in the highly competitive youth system of CFR Cluj, one of Romania’s most successful clubs. His early years with CFR laid a solid technical and tactical foundation, particularly in ball handling, positioning, and distribution under pressure. Senior Career: Unirea Dej & CSM Satu Mare: After leaving CFR Cluj, Toderean gained match experience with lower-league sides Unirea Dej and later CSM Satu Mare, where he developed consistency and caught the eye with solid shot-stopping abilities. UTA Arad (2025–present): In February 2025, Toderean earned a move to UTA Arad, a club with rich history in Romanian football. His signing was seen as a developmental move by head coach Mircea Rednic, who brought him in as a backup goalkeeper with potential for future first-team integration.

CLUB EXPERIENCES:

 2011–2016: F.C. Unirea Dej
Participated in the “County Football Championship”
Seasons:
2012–2016

2016–2020: F.C. CFR 1907 Cluj: U13 Juniors
Participated in the “County Football Championship”

U15 Juniors
Participated in the U15 Elite League
2nd Place – “E-ON Kinder Cup” tournament
2nd Place – “Karneval Kupa” tournament
3rd Place – “Olasz Focisuli” tournament
Participated – “International Hall Tournament
Munderkingen”
Participated – “Trofeo Città dei Motori Maranello”

Achievements

Patric’s transfer to UTA Arad was officially announced by CSM Satu Mare in February 2025, with both clubs expressing optimism about his future. Although he hasn’t debuted in Liga I yet, he has regularly trained with the senior squad and is gradually being integrated into matchday routines.

The coaching staff at UTA views him as a long-term investment, emphasizing development over immediate minutes. He is expected to feature in pre-season matches and potentially make appearances in the Romanian Cup or late-season games depending on squad rotation and fitness levels.

Playing Style & Strengths

  • Patric Toderean is a modern goalkeeper known for his:

    • Quick reflexes and low-diving saves, particularly in one-on-one situations.

    • Composure under pressure, often making confident decisions in tight spaces.

    • Ball distribution — shows maturity with short passes and long throws to initiate counter-attacks.

    • Positional awareness, which helps him anticipate and cut off through balls and crosses.

    • Training discipline and a strong mental attitude — qualities highlighted by coaches during his time at CSM Satu Mare

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