Bogdan Bălan (born 11 February 1980 in Brăila) is a Romanian former rugby union footballer who played as prop.
Balan began his rugby career playing for Brăila in his home town.
After that he moved to France and played for Bègles Bordeaux who were in Fédérale 1 at the time.
Montauban was promoted from the Pro D2 to France's premier competition the Top 14 following Balan's first season with them.
Bălan was first selected for Romania in 2003 when he played against Georgia on 30 March that year.