Eagles Football Academy is honoured to welcome Emil Săndoi as the Guest of Honour for the Eagles Awards 2025 — a distinguished figure whose achievements and integrity have left a lasting mark on Romanian football.

A Career Defined by Excellence

Emil Săndoi’s football journey spans decades of accomplishments:

As a Player:

• Represented Romania at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, helping elevate the national team onto the global stage.
• Long-time defender for Universitatea Craiova, one of Romania’s most respected clubs.
• Known for his tactical intelligence, resilience, and leadership on the pitch.

As a Coach:

• Managed the Romania U21 National Team, guiding young athletes toward professional success.
• Mentored generations of players who went on to compete at domestic and international levels.
• Recognised for his commitment to discipline, education, and character-building.

A Role Model for the Eagles Family

Emil Săndoi represents the values we strive to instil in every Eagles player:

• hard work
• humility
• perseverance
• emotional intelligence
• passion for football

His presence at the Eagles Awards 2025 will give children a rare chance to meet a real football legend — someone who not only achieved success, but did so with dignity and respect.

Why His Visit Matters

By sharing his experience with our athletes, Emil Săndoi will help inspire the next generation to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. His story is a reminder that greatness is built through sacrifice, dedication, and love for the game.

An Honour for Eagles Football Academy

Welcoming Emil Săndoi is a milestone moment for the academy.
His participation reinforces our mission to build not only strong players, but strong people — confident, disciplined, and ready to face challenges on and off the pitch.

On 13 December 2025, our Eagles will have the chance to learn from one of the best.