Biography
Who is Ionuț Radu?
Early life and football beginnings
Ionuț Radu started his football path in his hometown of Bucharest. At the age of eight, he joined a local club called Viitorul București. His grandmother found an advertisement for the team in a newspaper, which led to his initial training. In 2008, he moved to the youth system of Steaua București. Three years later, he switched to their city rivals, Dinamo București.
By the beginning of 2013, he decided to move to Italy. He first joined a club named Pergolettese before moving to the junior squads of Inter Milan during the summer of that same year.
Inter Milan and club development
After developing in the youth setup, he made his professional debut for Inter Milan on May 14, 2016. He came on as a substitute during a match against Sassuolo. Later that year, he signed a contract extension keeping him with the Nerazzurri until 2020. He eventually sought more playing time through various loan moves to gain experience.
His first loan was to the Serie B club Avellino in 2017. He played 24 matches for the team, keeping five clean sheets before returning to his parent club.
Career trajectory and transfers
In 2018, he joined Genoa on loan with an obligation to sign a permanent deal. He became their starting goalkeeper, eventually making 33 league appearances in one season. The club eventually purchased him, but Inter Milan activated a buy-back clause in 2019, though he remained at Genoa on loan. His career trajectory saw him move through several teams, including Parma, Cremonese, Auxerre, and Bournemouth.
In early 2025, he transferred to Venezia, where he kept four clean sheets in a short stint. By June 2025, he signed with the La Liga side Celta Vigo for a four-season contract.
International achievements
Ionuț Radu achieved significant recognition while playing for the Romania national under-21 football team. He served as their captain during the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers and the final tournament. Under his leadership, the team reached the semi-finals of the competition.
His performance during that period was excellent, leading to him being named the Romanian Footballer of the Year in 2019 by Gazeta Sporturilor. He later made his debut for the senior national team in September 2022 during a Nations League match against Finland that ended in a draw.
Height and personal background
Standing 188 centimeters tall, Ionuț Radu has pursued interests outside of football, including modeling. He faced a difficult personal tragedy in 2006 when his older sister passed away at the age of 14. To honor her memory, he wore a shirt featuring her image beneath his kit during his younger years.
He is also related to the defender Andrei Radu, who is his cousin. His career has taken him across multiple European leagues, marking him as a well-traveled professional player in the modern game.
Birthday and age
Ionuț Radu was born on May 28, 1997, which makes Ionuț 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Ionuț shares the date with 32 other famous people.
