Antoniu Manolache

Antoniu Ştefăniță Manolache (born 30 January 2000) is a Romanian footballer who last played as a defender for CS Corvinul Hunedoara.

Early life
Manolache is a Romania youth international. He captained the Romania national under-17 football team.

Career
In 2019, Manolache signed for Romanian side FC Petrolul Ploiești. He helped the club achieve promotion. In 2023, he signed for Romanian side CS Corvinul Hunedoara. He helped the club win the 2024 Cupa României.

Personal life
Manolache was born in 2000 in Romania. He was nicknamed "Chivu" after Romania international Cristian Chivu.