Rareș Dumitru Canea (born 12 March 2004) is a former footballer who played as a defender. Born in Romania, he was a Germany youth international.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rareș Dumitru Canea | ||
| Date of birth | 12 March 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Constanța, Romania | ||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2014 | 1860 Munich | ||
| 2014–2023 | Bayern Munich | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Bayern Munich II | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Germany U16 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editCanea moved with his family from Romania to Germany on 2011.[1]
Club career
editAs a youth player, Canea joined the youth academy of German side 1860 Munich. On 2014, he joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. He captained the club's under-16 team.[2]
After the 2023–24 season concluded, for which he did not see any action on the field, due to recurring injuries, on 1 July 2024, he retired from professional football.
International career
editHe represented the Germany national under-16 football team, however he was eligible for both his native Romania and Germany.
Style of play
editCanea mainly operated as a centre-back.
Personal life
editCanea is the son of Dumitru Canea. He is a native of Constanța, Romania.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Canea: "Zâmbesc din nou"". sport.ro.
- ^ "Rareș Canea, puștiul-minune de la Bayern Munchen, refuză naționala României pentru cea a Germaniei Povestea dureroasă a unui nou eșec al societății noastre, prin ochii sinceri ai tatălui jucătorului: "Ne-au ajutat la greu"". prosport.ro.
- ^ "Rareș Canea a evoluat pentru Germania, vine de la Bayern și e categoric: "Vreau să joc pentru România"". iamsport.ro.