FK Žalgiris
Squad
Armantas Vitkauskas2012current
Linas Pilibaitis2014current- Donovan Slijngard2015current
Saulius Klevinskas2015current
Bahrudin Atajić2016current- Mamadou Mbodj2016current
Marin Matoš2016current
Marius Žaliūkas2016current- Simonas Stankevičius2016current
Venelin Filipov2018current- Donatas Kazlauskas2022current
Liviu Antal2023current
Yury Kendysh2023current- Kassim Hadji2025current
- Billal Sebaihicurrent
- Daniel Romanovskijcurrent
- Domantas Šimkuscurrent
- Eliveltocurrent
- Ihor Jakubovskyjcurrent
- Justas Lasickascurrent
- Markas Benetacurrent
Ovidijus Verbickascurrent
Jaroslavas Citavičius1947–1948- Romualdas Juška1962–1965
- Benjaminas Zelkevičius1963–1967
- Benjaminas Zelkevičius1969–1973
- Romualdas Juška1970–1971
- Algimantas Liubinskas1973–1976
- Liudas Rumbutis1974–1975
- Valdas Kasparavičius1976–1976
- Arvydas Janonis1978–1989
- Sigitas Jakubauskas1978–1989
- Valdas Kasparavičius1978–1978
- Stasys Baranauskas1980–1989
- Valdas Kasparavičius1980–1986
Igoris Pankratjevas1982–1989- Romas Mažeikis1982–1990
- Arminas Narbekovas1983–1990
Valdas Ivanauskas1984–1984- Valdemaras Martinkėnas1984–1987
Vyacheslav Sukristov1984–1990- Gintaras Kvitkauskas1985–1990
- Robertas Fridrikas1985–1989
- Virginijus Baltušnikas1985–1995
- Valdas Ivanauskas1986–1989
- Raimondas Vainoras1988–1988
- Aidas Preikšaitis1989–1996
- Algimantas Briaunys1989–1989
- Andrėjus Tereškinas1990–1997
Gražvydas Mikulėnas1990–1996- Darius Maciulevičius1991–1995
Donatas Vencevičius1991–1996
Edgaras Jankauskas1991–1996- Eimantas Poderis1991–1994
- Robertas Fridrikas1991–1991
Tomas Žvirgždauskas1991–1995- Vadimas Petrenko1991–1991
- Aurelijus Skarbalius1992–1994
Andrius Skerla1995–1996
Nerijus Radžius1995–2000
Nerijus Vasiliauskas1995–1999
Tomas Ražanauskas1995–1996- Algimantas Briaunys1996–1998
Andrius Gedgaudas1996–1996
Deividas Šemberas1996–1998
Igoris Morinas1996–1998- Tomas Žvirgždauskas1996–1996
- Vidas Alunderis1996–1996
- Viktoras Olšanskis1996–1996
Darius Žutautas1997–1998
Pavelas Leusas1997–2000- Virginijus Baltušnikas1997–1998
- Vyacheslav Sukristov1997–1998
- Ēriks Pelcis1997–1998
Andrius Jokšas1998–1999- Andrėjus Tereškinas1998–1998
Egidijus Juška1998–1999
Giedrius Barevičius1998–2002
Rolandas Džiaukštas1998–1999- Audrius Šlekys1999–1999
- Ignas Dedura1999–2000
Robertas Poškus1999–1999- Tadas Papečkys1999–1999
- Vadimas Petrenko1999–1999
- Ēriks Pelcis1999–1999
- Andrius Gedgaudas2000–2000
- Vidas Alunderis2000–2001
- Aidas Preikšaitis2001–2001
- Audrius Žuta2001–2001
- Darius Miceika2001–2002
- Mindaugas Kalonas2001–2001
- Nerijus Vasiliauskas2001–2001
- Pavelas Leusas2001–2001
- Valerijus Mižigurskis2001–2001
Žydrūnas Karčemarskas2001–2001- Andrius Jokšas2002–2002
- Andrėjus Tereškinas2002–2002
- Marius Rapalis2002–2008
Tomas Mikuckis2002–2005
Algis Jankauskas2003–2004- Andrėjus Tereškinas2003–2004
- Elman Sultanov2003–2003
- Pavelas Leusas2003–2003
- Remigijus Pocius2003–2003
- Ēriks Pelcis2003–2003
- Andrius Jokšas2004–2004
- Igoris Morinas2004–2009
- Marius Bezykornovas2004–2004
Mindaugas Malinauskas2004–2005- Nikolaj Misiuk2004–2008
Tadas Gražiūnas2004–2006- Andrius Jokšas2005–2005
- Andrėjus Tereškinas2005–2005
Ernestas Šetkus2005–2008
Nerijus Valskis2005–2005- Pavelas Leusas2005–2005
- Vadimas Petrenko2005–2005
Egidijus Vaitkūnas2006–2008- Eimantas Poderis2006–2007
- Tadas Labukas2006–2007
Ramūnas Radavičius2007–2008- Nerijus Vasiliauskas2008–2008
- Rolandas Džiaukštas2008–2008
- Tomas Ražanauskas2008–2008
- Edgaras Žarskis2009–2012
- Egidijus Juška2009–2011
Roman Romanchuk2009–2010- Algis Jankauskas2010–2015
Andrei Nagumanov2010–2012- Egidijus Vaitkūnas2010–2017
- Ernestas Šetkus2010–2010
- Giedrius Barevičius2010–2012
Goran Jerković2010–2011- Igoris Morinas2010–2010
Nerijus Astrauskas2010–2012
Pavel Komolov2010–2015- Pavelas Leusas2010–2010
- Saulius Klevinskas2010–2011
- Deivydas Matulevičius2011–2012
Georgas Freidgeimas2011–2015
Mario Grgurović2011–2012- Marius Rapalis2011–2012
- Pavel Zubov2011–2011
Vaidotas Šilėnas2011–2014- Andrius Skerla2012–2013
Andro Švrljuga2012–2015
Calum Elliot2012–2013- Donatas Kazlauskas2012–2012
Kamil Biliński2012–2013
Mantas Kuklys2012–2014- Ramūnas Radavičius2012–2014
Andrius Velička2013–2014
André Francisco Williams Rocha da Silva2013–2014- Artūras Žulpa2013–2014
Jakub Wilk2013–2013
Serge Nyuiadzi2013–2016- Vedran Gerc2013–2013
Adi Rocha2014–2015
Artak Yedigaryan2014–2015- Deividas Šemberas2014–2015
- Jakub Wilk2014–2015
- Semir Kerla2014–2015
Darvydas Šernas2015–2016- Eliandro2015–2015
- Linas Klimavičius2015–2018
- Vytautas Lukša2015–2017
- Yury Kendysh2015–2015
- Elton Constantino da Silva2016–2016
Saulius Mikoliūnas2016–2023- Liviu Antal2017–2020
- Rolandas Baravykas2017–2019
Edvinas Gertmonas2019–2024- Laurențiu Brănescu2019–2019
- Modestas Vorobjovas2019–2020
- Sigitas Olberkis2019–2019
- Tomislav Kiš2019–2021
Djibril Diaw2021–2022- Petar Mamić2022–2023
- Árpád Tordai2024–2025
The club has had a rich name history, starting as Dinamo Vilnius and evolving through several names before settling on FK Žalgiris.
FK Žalgiris is a professional football club based in Vilnius, Lithuania, known for its rich history and cultural significance.
Founded in 1947, FK Žalgiris has undergone several name changes, reflecting its evolution in Lithuanian football.
Biography
Formation
FK Žalgiris, a prominent Lithuanian football club, was established in 1947 in Vilnius, evolving from its earlier incarnation as Dinamo Vilnius. The club's roots trace back to 1946 when it represented the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic in the USSR Group III Zone 4 championship. Initially comprised of players from Spartakas Kaunas and Dinamo Kaunas, the team played its first match against Stroitel Moscow, ending in a 1-1 draw. The club's name, Žalgiris, commemorates the historic Battle of Žalgiris, reflecting its cultural significance.
Evolution and Name Changes
Throughout its history, FK Žalgiris has undergone several name changes, starting as Dinamo Vilnius, then Spartakas Vilnius, and finally adopting the name Žalgiris in 1962. The club competed in the Soviet Union football league system until 1989, achieving its first promotion to the top tier in 1952. Despite a challenging start, the team has produced numerous Lithuanian football legends, including Arminas Narbekovas and Edgaras Jankauskas, who have left a lasting impact on the club's legacy.
Achievements and Legacy
FK Žalgiris has established itself as a dominant force in Lithuanian football, winning the Lithuanian Championship 11 times and the Lithuanian Cup 14 times. The club's success extends beyond domestic competitions, having also made a mark in international tournaments, including reaching the semi-finals of the Intertoto Cup in 2005. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, FK Žalgiris continues to be a cornerstone of Lithuanian football, inspiring future generations of players and fans alike.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Foundation and Soviet period
The first incarnation of the club played in 1946 as a national team of Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic when it competed in USSR Group III Zone 4 championship and it was one of the clubs which represented one of the Soviet republics. The club consisted of Spartakas Kaunas and Dinamo Kaunas players. Their first match was against Stroitel Moscow which ended 1–1 and they were managed by French coach Emil Pastor. That year they finished in fourth place in RSFSR Western Zone championship. The club is thought to have been founded in 1947 when it was moved from Kaunas to Vilnius and its name was changed to Dinamo Vilnius. First official match of the formed club was played on 16 May 1947 against Lokomotiv Moscow, who managed to defeat local team 1–2. Steponas Petraitis scored the first official goal for the club that day, beating goalkeeper from a penalty spot in 44th minute. The next year club changed its name to Spartakas Vilnius and used this name until the end of 1961 season. In 1962, they changed their name to Žalgiris. Žalgiris competed in Soviet Union football league system from 1947 to 1989. Team achieved its first promotion to the top tier in 1952, but came last next season. Before the start of the 1983 season in Soviet Top League, players initiative group demanded the resignation of coach Benjaminas Zelkevičius, and the players wish was granted as, Algimantas Liubinskas became the trainer. Start was cautious. A similar result 0–0…
1947 – Dinamo Vilnius 1948 – Spartakas Vilnius 1962 – Žalgiris Vilnius 1993 – Žalgiris–EBSW Vilnius 1995 – FK Žalgiris (Vilnius) 2009 – VMFD Žalgiris 2015 – FK Žalgiris (Vilnius)
- League
- TOPLYGA
Legacy
Domestic
Lithuanian Championship:
Champions – 11 1991, 1991–92, 1998–99, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 Runners-up – 13 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1999, 2000, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023 3rd place – 4 1990, 1995–96, 2001, 2010 Lithuanian Cup:
Winners – 14 1991, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1996–97, 2003, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022 Finalists – 6 1990, 1992, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2017 Lithuanian Super Cup:
Winners – 9 2003, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2023, 2025 Soviet Championship: Soviet Top League:
3rd place – 1 1987 Soviet First League:
Champions – 1 1982 Runners-up – 3 1952, 1954, 1966 3rd place – 1 1950 Soviet Second League:
Runners-up – 1 1977
International
Chico Science Cup
Champions – 1 2015 Baltic League:
Champions – 1 1990 Summer Universiade:
Champions – 1 1987 Intertoto Cup:
Semi-finalists – 1 2005
Domestic
Lithuanian Footballer of the Year
A Lyga Player of the Year
A Lyga Golden Boot
International
UEFA's Golden Player
Arminas Narbekovas
Žalgiris players in International tournaments
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Futbolo klubas Žalgiris, commonly known as FK Žalgiris, Žalgiris Vilnius or simply Žalgiris, is a professional football club based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The club competes in the TOPLYGA, the top flight of Lithuanian football. The club was founded as Dinamo in 1947. The club's name commemorates the Battle of Žalgiris. Žalgiris has featured many Lithuanian football legends including Arminas Narbekovas, Valdas Ivanauskas, Edgaras Jankauskas and Deividas Šemberas. They have won the Lithuanian championship 10 times, the Lithuanian Football Cup 14 times, and the Lithuanian Supercup 7 times.
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