Tomas Kancelskis
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Tomas Kančelskis is a Lithuania
n professional footballer
currently playing KFK Šiauliai.
A central defender
, Kančelskis started his career with Romar Mažeikiai, where he tasted success before his twentieth birthday, as Romar won the 1993-94 A Lyga
title. He joined his hometown side Kareda Šiauliai in 1994, and continued to prosper, winning both the A Lyga (1997 and 1998) and the Lithuanian Cup
(1996 and 1999) twice with his new team. He also developed into an international player with Kareda, making his first appearance for Lithuania
in 1995.
FBK Kaunas lured Kančelskis from their rivals in 2000, and he soon became a central figure at the S.Darius and S.Girėnas Stadium
. Quickly appointed captain, he led the side to 6 A Lyga championships and a further 3 cup triumphs in seven years.
In July 2006 Kančelskis and four compatriots were granted a trial spell in Scotland with Hearts. He featured as a trialist in a 2-0 friendly win against CA Osasuna
but was not offered a contract.
However, he did move to Hearts in January 2007, a 6-month loan move seeing him leave his native country for the first time in his career. He made his competitive debut as a substitute in a 2-0 victory at Motherwell
on 5 March 2007. Tomas loan deal was cancelled on 26 March 2008, and returned to his previous club.
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n professional footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently playing KFK Šiauliai.
A central defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, Kančelskis started his career with Romar Mažeikiai, where he tasted success before his twentieth birthday, as Romar won the 1993-94 A Lyga
A Lyga
The A Lyga is the top division of professional football in Lithuania. It is organized by LFF . League size has varied between 8 and 12 teams over the past few years; for its 2011 season, the league features 12 teams...
title. He joined his hometown side Kareda Šiauliai in 1994, and continued to prosper, winning both the A Lyga (1997 and 1998) and the Lithuanian Cup
Lithuanian football Cup
The Lithuanian Football Federation Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Lithuanian football. It began in 1947 as a tournament for teams in the Lithuanian SSR not competing in the Soviet league pyramid...
(1996 and 1999) twice with his new team. He also developed into an international player with Kareda, making his first appearance for Lithuania
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...
in 1995.
FBK Kaunas lured Kančelskis from their rivals in 2000, and he soon became a central figure at the S.Darius and S.Girėnas Stadium
S.Darius and S.Girenas Stadium
S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadium is a multi-use stadium in the Ąžuolynas park in Žaliakalnis district of Kaunas, Lithuania. The all-seater stadium holds 8,248...
. Quickly appointed captain, he led the side to 6 A Lyga championships and a further 3 cup triumphs in seven years.
In July 2006 Kančelskis and four compatriots were granted a trial spell in Scotland with Hearts. He featured as a trialist in a 2-0 friendly win against CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
but was not offered a contract.
However, he did move to Hearts in January 2007, a 6-month loan move seeing him leave his native country for the first time in his career. He made his competitive debut as a substitute in a 2-0 victory at Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
on 5 March 2007. Tomas loan deal was cancelled on 26 March 2008, and returned to his previous club.
External links
- Career appearances at national-football-teams.com
- Appearances at londonhearts.com