Cleveland State University

2019 – JUNIOR SEASON
Played in five matches during the season … Was featured for 278 minutes as a reserve defender … Started two matches at center back, including the season opener … Helped CSU allow a league-low 17 goals in 15 matches … Helped the Vikings earn results against No. 14 Louisville and Ohio State.

2018 – SOPHOMORE SEASON
Played in 11 of 15 matches on the year … Was part of the starting lineup on seven occasions … Used on defense and in a holding midfield role … Took three shots on the year … Did not receive a card in 774 minutes on the pitch … Started on defense at Ohio State and helped the Vikings to a shutout victory, CSU’s first win over OSU since 1996.

2017 – FRESHMAN SEASON
Competed in 12 matches in his rookie season … Earned 10 starting assignments, including each of the final five matches of the campaign … Was featured at center back and right back … Helped CSU allow only 10 goals from the run of play in its final 16 matches … Made his collegiate debut by starting the season opener vs. Robert Morris (8/25) … Did not receive a card in his 818 minutes on the pitch … Took his first shot at Oakland (9/23).

Pre-CSU:
Competed with ANB Futbol for eight years … Was an honor roll student at Langstaff.

PERSONAL:
Born February 15, 1999 … Son of Flavius and Carmen Manolache … Computer engineering major … Was born in Romania but moved to Canada as an infant.