FK Sūduva
Squad
Mantas Samusiovas2010current
Nerijus Radžius2010current- Tomas Radzinevičius2012current
- Tomas Radzinevičius2013current
- Paulius Grybauskas2015current
- Vaidas Slavickas2015current
Andro Švrljuga2016current- Predrag Pavlović2016current
- Nicolás Gorobsov2020current
Nacho Cases2021current
Yevhen Smyrnov2023current- Ivan Zotkocurrent
Kota Sakuraicurrent
Paulius Golubickascurrent
Serge Nyuiadzicurrent- Tomas Radzinevičius1997–2005
Saulius Klevinskas2001–2009- Darius Maciulevičius2004–2008
- Darius Gvildys2005–2005
- Darius Gvildys2005–2006
- Povilas Leimonas2005–2013
- Vaidas Slavickas2005–2012
- Artūras Fomenka2006–2006
- Darius Gvildys2006–2006
- Mantas Samusiovas2006–2006
Tomas Mikuckis2006–2008- Andrey Milewski2007–2007
Armantas Vitkauskas2007–2012- Darius Gvildys2007–2007
- Linas Klimavičius2007–2008
Marius Skinderis2007–2010- Willer Souza Oliveira2007–2008
- Bobi Božinovski2008–2008
Dill2008–2008
Giedrius Barevičius2008–2009
Ivans Lukjanovs2008–2009- Ivans Lukjanovs2008–2008
- Karolis Chvedukas2008–2016
- Povilas Lukšys2008–2009
Ramūnas Radavičius2008–2009- Irmantas Zelmikas2009–2009
- Mantas Samusiovas2009–2009
- Ričardas Beniušis2009–2009
Tomas Švedkauskas2009–2011- Eugene Sepuya2010–2010
- Marius Rapalis2010–2010
- Povilas Lukšys2010–2012
- Ričardas Beniušis2010–2013
- Sandro Grande2010–2011
Tadas Kijanskas2010–2010
Vladimir Gogberashvili2010–2010
Nikolai Mašitšev2011–2011
Serhiy Lohinov2011–2012
Tomas Ražanauskas2011–2011
Valdemar Borovskij2011–2012- Craig Thomson2012–2012
- Džiugas Bartkus2012–2016
Nerijus Valskis2012–2013- Rafael Gaúcho2012–2013
- Maximiliano Uggè2013–2015
- Mohamad Kdouh2013–2015
- Carlos Martínez2014–2015
- Karolis Laukžemis2015–2018
- Marko Živković2015–2015
Vaidotas Šilėnas2015–2015
Algis Jankauskas2016–2021- Ivan Kardum2016–2016
- Miljan Jablan2016–2016
- Artem Gurenko2017–2017
Dominykas Galkevičius2017–2017- Karolis Chvedukas2017–2017
Daniel Offenbacher2018–2018
Sandro Gotal2018–2019- Vital Hayduchyk2018–2018
Michael Blauensteiner2019–2019
Tosaint Ricketts2019–2019- Daniel Offenbacher2020–2020
- Linas Klimavičius2020–2021
- Valērijs Šabala2020–2020
Alyaksandr Makas2021–2021- Cătălin Țîră2021–2021
Igor Jovanović2021–2022
Keisuke Honda2021–2022- Jevhen Protasov2022–2023
- Marko Pavlovski2022–2022
- Oleksiy Zbun2023–2023
FK Sūduva is a professional football club based in Marijampolė, Lithuania, founded in 1942.
The club competes in the TOPLYGA, the top flight of Lithuanian football.
Sūduva is one of the oldest and still functioning clubs in Lithuania, officially recognized since 1968.
Biography
Formation
FK Sūduva, a professional football club based in Marijampolė, Lithuania, was founded in 1942. The club has a rich history, officially recognized under the name Sūduva since 1968, although it has undergone several name changes throughout its existence. Initially, it was known as Sūduva Kapsukas, reflecting the cultural region of Suvalkija and the former name of Marijampolė. In 1993, it became Sūduva-Žydrius, named after a local automotive parts company, before settling on FK Sūduva Marijampolė in 1994.
Historical Context
Sūduva is one of the oldest football clubs in Lithuania, with a history that intertwines with the Soviet era. During this time, the club frequently changed names and struggled to maintain a consistent presence in local leagues. Despite these challenges, Sūduva managed to cultivate a dedicated football community, producing players for larger clubs like Žalgiris. The club's most notable achievement during the Soviet period was finishing third in the local top division in 1975, followed by a National Cup Final appearance the next year.
Modern Era and Achievements
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, FK Sūduva faced difficulties in the early 1990s, finishing last in both the Baltic Championship and the Lithuanian top division. However, the club gradually improved, achieving significant success in the 2010s. FK Sūduva won the Lithuanian Championship three times in 2017, 2018, and 2019, and has also secured multiple Lithuanian Cup victories. The club's honors include four Lithuanian Supercup titles and a strong showing in the Baltic League, where they were runners-up in the 2009-10 season. Today, FK Sūduva continues to be a prominent force in Lithuanian football, building on its storied legacy.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
1968 – Sūduva Kapsukas (from Suvalkija, a cultural region of Lithuania, and Kapsukas, former name of the city of Marijampolė) 1993 – Sūduva-Žydrius (after the Žydrius automotive parts company) 1994 – Sūduva Marijampolė
Soviet times
Sūduva is one of the oldest and still functioning clubs in Lithuania. It is not so easy to trace its history, as in Soviet times it often changed names with every new owner that supported it. It is more or less agreed that officially this club has existed under the name of Sūduva since 1968. This date (1968) known, because officially was founded Sūduva as football club. During Soviet times it drifted between different local leagues, producing few footballers for the above-mentioned Žalgiris and slowly building a local football community. Football was also actively played in a few smaller towns around Marijampolė, thus making the community of football lovers even stronger. Actually, it was stronger than the club itself, and those who follow the team today are adding to the old tradition. The biggest achievement of the club during Soviet times came in 1975 when Sūduva reached 3rd place at the local top division. The next year it played and lost the National Cup Final.
1990–2001
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union Sūduva got few chances to go up. It played the only Baltic championship in 1990 with teams from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Next year it tried the Lithuanian top division. Both efforts were terrible – Sūduva finished both championships as the last team collecting 7 points at the Baltic championship and only 2 at the Lithuanian league. Later the team navigated between the 2nd and the 3rd divisions for some 10 years without…
- League
- TOPLYGA
Legacy
Lithuanian Championship:
A Lyga 1st place (3): 2017, 2018, 2019 2nd place (4): 2007, 2010, 2020, 2021 3rd place (5): 2005, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 Lithuanian Cup Winners (3): 2006, 2008–09, 2019 Runners-up (4): 1976, 2002, 2016, 2020 Lithuanian Supercup Winners (4): 2009, 2018, 2019, 2022 Runners-up (2): 2007, 2020 Soviet Championship:
Lithuanian SSR Championship 3rd place (1): 1975
Continental
Baltic League* Runners-up (1): 2009–10
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
FK Sūduva is a Lithuanian professional football club based in the city of Marijampolė. Founded in 1942, the club competes in the TOPLYGA, the top flight of Lithuanian football.
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