Linas Pilibaitis
Lithuanian footballer, national team player
Born
April 5th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Lithuania
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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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