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Mindaugas Kalonas

Mindaugas Kalonas

Lithuanian footballer

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

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Club career

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

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

Club

As of 13 March 2015[19][20][21]
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International

As of match played 5 March 2014[20]
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Scores and results list Lithuania's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kalonas goal.
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Honours

Liepājas Metalurgs

Bohemians

References

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