Romas Mažeikis
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Romas Mažeikis is a retired Lithuanian international
footballer who played as a defender
for clubs in the Soviet Union, Austria and Germany.
, Mažeikis began playing professional football for FK Žalgiris Vilnius
in the Soviet First League
. Žalgiris won the league in 1982, and he would spend the next seven seasons playing for the club appearing in 159 Soviet Top League
matches. When Žalgiris left the Soviet league in 1990, he joined Georgian side FC Guria Lanchkhuti
for the remainder of the season.
Mažeikis returned to the Soviet Top League
with FC Lokomotiv Moscow
the following season, appearing in 24 matches as the club finished in last place. After relegation, he left for Austrian side Kremser SC
. He also had brief spells with Georgian side FC Antsi Tbilisi and Lithuanian side FK Panerys Vilnius
.
In July 1993, Mažeikis moved to Germany where he would finish his career with VfB Lübeck
.
from 1990 to 1994.
Lithuania national football team
The national football team of Lithuania is under the auspices of the Lithuanian Football Federation. It played its first match in 1923. In 1940, Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union; the country regained its independence in 1990 and played their first match as a new nation against Georgia on...
footballer who played as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for clubs in the Soviet Union, Austria and Germany.
Club career
Born in GargždaiGargždai
Gargždai is a city in western Lithuania located in Klaipėda County. The Minija River flows through the city. Gargždai Stadium is its main sports venue.Gargždai is the Lithuanian name of the city...
, Mažeikis began playing professional football for FK Žalgiris Vilnius
FK Žalgiris Vilnius
VMFD Žalgiris is a Lithuanian football club, playing in the capital, Vilnius. They have won the Lithuanian Championship three times: 1991, 1992, and 1999. The team's colours are green and white...
in the Soviet First League
Soviet First League
The Soviet First League was the second highest division of Soviet football, below the Soviet Top League. The division lasted from the inception of Soviet league football in 1936 to the dissolution of the USSR in 1991.-Overview:...
. Žalgiris won the league in 1982, and he would spend the next seven seasons playing for the club appearing in 159 Soviet Top League
Soviet Top League
The Soviet Top League since 1970 was officially known as the Supreme League serving as the top division of Soviet Union football since 1936.It was one of the best football leagues in Europe ranking second among the UEFA members in 1988-1989 seasons...
matches. When Žalgiris left the Soviet league in 1990, he joined Georgian side FC Guria Lanchkhuti
FC Guria Lanchkhuti
FC Guria Lanchkhuti is a Georgian association football club at Pirveli Liga. The club finished runner-up in 1990 and Umaglesi Liga 1991. Before 1960 the club was named Kolmeurne Lanchkhuti, K.I.M.I....
for the remainder of the season.
Mažeikis returned to the Soviet Top League
Soviet Top League
The Soviet Top League since 1970 was officially known as the Supreme League serving as the top division of Soviet Union football since 1936.It was one of the best football leagues in Europe ranking second among the UEFA members in 1988-1989 seasons...
with FC Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
the following season, appearing in 24 matches as the club finished in last place. After relegation, he left for Austrian side Kremser SC
Kremser SC
Kremser SC is an Austrian association football club located in Krems, Austria. It currently plays in Austrian 2. Landesliga. The team's colors are white and black....
. He also had brief spells with Georgian side FC Antsi Tbilisi and Lithuanian side FK Panerys Vilnius
FK Panerys Vilnius
FK Panerys Vilnius is a defunct Lithuanian football club from the capital Vilnius, which was founded in 1975. During the 1998-1999 season in the A Lyga the club retired after six matches and was dissolved.-Season-by-season: Lithuania...
.
In July 1993, Mažeikis moved to Germany where he would finish his career with VfB Lübeck
VfB Lübeck
VfB Lübeck is a German association football club playing in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein in the country's north. In addition to its football side the 1,000 member sports club also has departments for badminton, women's gymnastics, handball, and table tennis....
.
International career
Mažeikis made 19 appearances for the Lithuania national football teamLithuania national football team
The national football team of Lithuania is under the auspices of the Lithuanian Football Federation. It played its first match in 1923. In 1940, Lithuania was occupied by the Soviet Union; the country regained its independence in 1990 and played their first match as a new nation against Georgia on...
from 1990 to 1994.