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(Former Romanian Footballer Who Played as a Defender) Cristian Chivu is a former Romanian professional footballer renowned for his successful career as a defender. He played for esteemed clubs like Ajax, Roma, and Inter Milan, achieving numerous domestic and international titles. Chivu was recognized for his leadership skills on the field and also represented Romania in 75 international matches. Following his retirement from playing, he ventured into coaching, notably as the head coach of Inter Milan's under-19 team. Chivu further contributed to the football world as a pundit and technical observer for UEFA.