Cristian Balaj
Romanian footballer and referee
About Cristian Balaj
Born 1971. Cristian Balaj is a Romanian association football referee, association football player and manager.
Pavel Cristian Balaj (born 17 August 1971 in Baia Mare, MaramureÈ™ County, Romania) is a Romanian former football player and retired referee.
On 18 January 2019, Balaj was elected Romanian Anti-Doping Agency President. Subsequently, on 4 November 2021, Balaj signed with Liga I 7 times champion club CFR Cluj as their new president, after the departure of Marian Copilu earlier in 2021.
Career As a player, Balaj represented FC Baia Mare and Pécsi Mecsek FC. He became a referee in 1994, entered Romania's Liga I in 2000, and earned FIFA certification in 2003.
At international level, Balaj has served as a referee in qualifying rounds for Euro 2008 and Euro 2012, as well as 2010 and 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
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Who is Cristian Balaj?
Romanian footballer and referee
When was Cristian Balaj born?
Cristian Balaj was born on 17 August 1971 in Baia Mare.
What is Cristian Balaj's occupation?
Cristian Balaj is an association football referee, association football player and manager.
What nationality is Cristian Balaj?
Cristian Balaj is Romanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cristian Balaj. https://biography.guide/cristian-balaj/
MLA: "Cristian Balaj." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cristian-balaj/.
Chicago: "Cristian Balaj." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cristian-balaj/.
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