Kipras Kažukolovas
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kipras Kažukolovas | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kuršėnai, Lithuania | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Astana | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2021 | Brighton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Žalgiris | 49 | (4) |
| 2024– | Astana | 20 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Lithuania | 13 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 November 2024 | |||
Kipras Kažukolovas (born 20 November 2000) is a Lithuanian footballer who plays as a defender for Kazakhstani club Astana.
Early life
Kažukolovas was born on 20 November 2000 in Kuršėnai, Lithuania. A native of Kuršėnai, Lithuania, he played tennis and basketball as a child.[1]
Club career
Kažukolovas joined the youth academy of English side Brighton at the age of sixteen. While playing for the club, he suffered an injury before returning to Lithuania, where he played for amateur side Katastrofa. Altogether, he made seven appearances and scored four goals for the club.[2]
In 2021, he signed for Lithuanian side Žalgiris, where he helped the club win the league title and the 2022 Lithuanian Football Cup and played in the UEFA Conference League.[3] Three years later, he signed for Kazakhstani side Astana, helping the club win the 2024 Kazakhstan League Cup.[4]
Style of play
Kažukolovas plays as a defender. Right-footed, he can also play as a midfielder.[5] As a child, he played as a forward before switching to defender.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Kipras Kažukolovas sako – niekada nereikia pralaimėti dar prieš švilpuką". lrt.lt.
- ^ "K.Kažukolovas: apie sunkias traumas ir "Brighton" klubą". 15min.lt.
- ^ "Kipro šuolis iš mėgėjų gretų į kovas Europoje". delfi.lt.
- ^ Kipras Kažukolovas at Soccerway
- ^ "The six Albion prospects offered new deals". theargus.co.uk.