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Mindaugas Kalonas

Mindaugas Kalonas (born 28 February 1984) is a Lithuanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Mindaugas Kalonas
Personal information
Date of birth (1984-02-28) 28 February 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Varėna, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1993–1998 Vilnius FM
1998–2001 FC Sportakademklub Moscow
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2002 Dinamo Moscow 0 (0)
2003–2004 Rubin Kazan 0 (0)
2004 Braga 0 (0)
2005–2007 Liepājas Metalurgs 68 (18)
2007 Kuban Krasnodar 1 (0)
2008 FK Riga 11 (2)
2008 Bohemians 12 (6)
2009–2011 FC Metalurh Zaporizhya 31 (1)
2012–2013 Stomil Olsztyn 17 (5)
2013 Ravan Baku 13 (8)
2013–2014 Baku 17 (6)
2014 → Simurq (loan) 5 (0)
2014 Hapoel Haifa 9 (1)
2015 Skonto 6 (1)
2015 Ravan Baku 0 (0)
2015 Hapoel Nazareth Illit 1 (0)
2016 Žalgiris Kaunas 5 (1)
2016 Sioni Bolnisi 1 (0)
2017 Sillamäe Kalev 2 (0)
2017 RKSV Cito 2 (2)
2017–2018 Oroklini
2018 LDZ Cargo/DFA
International career
2006–2014 Lithuania 49 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career edit

Kalonas played in the youth teams of Dynamo Moscow, then moved to Rubin Kazan, before having a spell at Portuguese club S.C. Braga.[1] But at neither club he made it through to the first team. He then moved to Latvia where he played with FHK Liepājas Metalurgs, who went on to win the 2006 Virslīga. In the following season, Kalonaswon the Latvian Cup with his team and placed second in the league.

After a spell with Kuban Krasnodar, he signed for FK Riga in January 2008. In July 2008, his club played against Bohemian F.C. in the UEFA Intertoto Cup, where Kalonas impressed Bohs manager Pat Fenlon.[2] On 31 July 2008, he signed a contract with Bohemian F.C. until the end of the season[3] and made his debut for the Gypsies in 3–0 win over Cobh Ramblers at Dalymount Park on 1 August. Kalonas adapted well to the League of Ireland and netted his first goal for Bohs in a 2–0 win over Galway United on 22 August. He quickly became a fan favourite, netting the winner in a game against rivals Shamrock Rovers and the deciding penalty in a shoot-out to claim The Double in the FAI Cup Final against Derry City. He also became the first Lithuanian to play in an FAI Cup Final.

In 2009, he signed a three-year contract with Metalurh Zaporizhya. In his two and a half years at the club, Kalonas played 31 games and scored one goal, which came against Metalurh Donetsk. On 23 July 2012, Kalonas joined Polish I liga side Stomil Olsztyn.

In January 2013, Kalonas joined Azerbaijan Premier League side Ravan Baku, scoring eight goals in 13 league games. At the end of the 2012–13 season Kalonas moved to FC Baku.[4] In November 2013, Kalonas was named Lithuanian Footballer of the Year 2013.[5] On 4 February 2014, Kalonas joined Simurq PIK on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.[6]

On 10 June 2014, Kalonas joined Hapoel Haifa on a two-year contract.[7] After only six-months in Israel, Kalonas returned to Latvia, signing a one-year contract with Virslīga side Skonto FC.[8] Kalonas was released by Skonto FC in June 2015, just two months after arriving at the club.[9]

In August 2015, Kalonas signed for his former club Ravan Baku.[10] However, his contract was cancelled on 20 August 2015, only a few days after his arrival and without having played a match for the club, after manager Emin Quliyev was dissatisfied with his training.[11] In September 2015 he signed to Hapoel Nazareth Illit.

In February 2016, Kalonas signed with Kauno Žalgiris.[12] On 12 March 2016, he debuted for the club in a 0−2 defeat against FK Trakai, which also marked his first ever appearance in the highest league of his home country, the A Lyga. In May 2016, Kauno Žalgiris announced that the contract with Kalonas has been terminated.[13] In August 2016, Kalonas joined Umaglesi Liga side Sioni Bolnisi.[14]

On 1 March 2017, Kalonas joined Estonian Meistriliiga participants Sillamäe Kalev.[15] After two months at the club, his contract was terminated, with head coach Vadym Dobizha citing Kalonas' lacking fitness and discipline as the reasons for his departure.[16][17]

International career edit

Kalonas made his debut for the Lithuania national team on 1 March 2006 in a friendly match against Albania. Until 2010, he made 35 appearances for the national team,[18] before being re-called again in 2013. In total, he earned 49 caps for Lithuania, scoring three goals.

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of 13 March 2015[19][20][21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Liepājas Metalurgs 2005 Virsliga 27 8 – 27 8
2006 24 4 4 1 28 5
2007 17 6 – 17 6
Total 68 18 4 1 72 19
Kuban Krasnodar 2007 Russian Premier League 1 0 – 1 0
Rīga 2008 Virsliga 11 2 6 2 17 4
Bohemians 2008 League of Ireland 12 6 0 – 12 6
Metalurh Zaporizhya 2008–09 Ukrainian Premier League 11 1 0 0 – 11 1
2009–10 12 0 1 0 – 13 0
2010–11 8 0 0 0 – 8 0
Total 31 1 1 0 – 32 1
Stomil Olsztyn 2012–13 I liga 17 5 1 1 – 18 6
Ravan Baku 2012–13 Azerbaijan Premier League 13 8 2 0 – 15 8
Baku 2013–14 Azerbaijan Premier League 13 5 1 0 – 14 5
Simurq (loan) 2013–14 Azerbaijan Premier League 6 0 0 0 – 5 1
Hapoel Haifa 2013–14 Israeli Premier League 10 1 5 3 – 15 4
Skonto 2015 Virsliga 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Career total 182 46 10 4 10 3 202 53

International edit

As of match played 5 March 2014[20]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Lithuania 2006 6 0
2007 11 0
2008 10 1
2009 6 1
2010 2 0
2011 0 0
2012 0 0
2013 8 1
2014 1 0
Total 44 3
Scores and results list Lithuania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kalonas goal.
List of international goals scored by Mindaugas Kalonas
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 6 September 2008 Gruia stadium, Cluj-Napoca, Romania   Romania 3–0 3–0 FIFA World Cup 2010 qualification
2 14 October 2009 Suduva stadium, Marijampole, Lithuania   Serbia 1–0 2–1 FIFA World Cup 2010 qualification
3 18 November 2013 Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău, Moldova   Moldova 1–0 1–1 Friendly

Honours edit

Liepājas Metalurgs

Bohemians

References edit

  1. ^ "Portugalijoje dar liko vienas Lietuvos futbolininkas". delfi.lt (in Lithuanian). 8 September 2004. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Intertoto spin-off sees Bohemians sign Kalonas". independent.ie. 1 August 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Fenlon signs Lithuanian". irishtimes.com. 1 August 2008. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Mindauqas Kalonas went to Baku". azerisport.com/. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  5. ^ Januška, Vaidotas (15 November 2013). "Kalonas crowned as Lithuania's best". UEFA.com.
  6. ^ ""Simurq" Kalonasla rəsmi müqavilə bağladı". Simurq PIK. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Oficialu: M.Kalonas tapo T.Kijansko bendraklubiu". sportas.lt (in Lithuanian). 12 June 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Izraelyje neužsibuvęs Mindaugas Kalonas žais Latvijos klube Skonto". 15min.lt (in Lithuanian). 7 March 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Skonto FC pievienojas pieci futbolisti". skontofc.com/ (in Latvian). Skonto FC. 27 June 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  10. ^ ""Šiauliuose" žadėjęs žaisti Mindaugas Kalonas išvyko į Azerbaidžaną". 15min.lt (in Lithuanian). 5 August 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  11. ^ "Ряван распрощался с Калонасом". azerifootball.com (in Russian). 20 August 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  12. ^ ""Kauno Žalgiris" su nekantrumu laukia pirmųjų sezono rungtynių" (in Lithuanian). FK Kauno Žalgiris. 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  13. ^ "A lygoje neužsibuvo: Mindaugas Kalonas paliko "Kauno Žalgirį"". 15min.lt (in Lithuanian). 13 May 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  14. ^ Sadagiani, Arturas (30 August 2016). "M. Kalonas rungtyniaus Gruzijoje". sportas.info (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  15. ^ "Futbolo piligrimas M.Kalonas: Estija - ne paskutinė stotelė". futbolo.tv (in Lithuanian). 9 March 2017. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Sillamäe Kalev loobus Aidara ja Kalonase teenetest". sportas.info (in Ewe). 10 May 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  17. ^ "M.Kalono karjera Estijoje truko 145 minutes". Futbolas.lt (in Ewe). 1 May 2017. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  18. ^ Lauzadis, Almantas (29 October 2009). "Lithuania – Record International Players". RSSSF.
  19. ^ "M. Kalonas". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  20. ^ a b "Mindaugas Kalonas". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  21. ^ "Mindaugas Kalonas" (in Ukrainian). FFU. Retrieved 17 March 2014.

External links edit

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