Linas Pilibaitis

Lithuanian footballer, national team player

Linas Pilibaitis - Lithuanian footballer, national team player
Born

April 5th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Lithuania

Links & References

Born in 1985, a Lithuanian footballer played primarily as a midfielder. Career included stints at clubs such as FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny and FC Banga Gargždai. Achievements include contributions to the Lithuanian national team, where he earned multiple caps and participated in several international matches. After an active playing career, transitioned into coaching.

Played for the Lithuanian national team

Competed in the A Lyga

Played for FC Banga Gargždai

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