[1][2] Gigi Ion is considered a symbol of Oțelul, being introduced in 2014 by the Dunărea Bătrână publication in the top 50 legends of the club from Galați.
Despite his loyalty, he is considered one of the most unlucky footballers, in his career Gigi suffered two double tibia and fibula fractures, first in 1987 after which he, with much sacrifice spirit, returned to the pitch, having a metal rod in his leg and the second one in 2000, injury that ended his career.
[5] After the retirement Gigi Ion worked for 5 years as a manager, later becoming a sports teacher.
[4] Oțelul Galați Universitatea Cluj Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț Sandhausen
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