Career
Born in Suceava, Romania, Goian is the younger brother of Dorin Goian who also plays as a defender. He signed for Dinamo, after scoring against Steaua, when he played foreign He played for five seasons with Dinamo, with a break for a year when he returned at.
He also played 6 matches in the Union of European Football Associations Cup for Dinamo.
In 2010, he joined Astra Ploiești, signing a contract for two years. In January 2012, he moved to China, putting pen on paper with Tianjin Teda.
He made his official debut for Tianjin on 25 February, in a 2-1 CFA Super Cup defeat against Guangzhou Evergrande. He was released by Tianjin at the end of 2012 season.
Goian signed a contract with China League One side Beijing Baxy in February 2013.
He is the younger brother of the Romanian international Dorin Goian.