Futbolo klubas Garliava, commonly known as Garliava, is a Lithuanian football club based in Garliava. They play in the II Lyga, the third tier of Lithuanian football.
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| Full name | Futbolo klubas "Garliava" | ||
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| Nickname(s) | FKG; garliaviškiai | ||
| Founded | January 2008 | ||
| Ground | Stadium of the school of Adomas Mitkus | ||
| Capacity | 500 | ||
| Chairman | Henrikas Grigas | ||
| Manager | Marius Bezykornovas | ||
| League | II Lyga | ||
| 2024 | I Lyga, 15th of 16 (relegated) | ||
| Website | fkgarliava.lt | ||
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History
editThe club was founded in early 2008, initially focusing on training 25 children. They debuted in the Lithuanian Football Cup tournament during the 2017 season.
2021 season
editIn 2021, the club was licensed to compete in the I Lyga but was subsequently relegated to the II Lyga. In the tournament's first stage, they competed in the winners' group, advancing to the second round to contend for top positions. They finished fourth overall, earning a spot in the promotional playoffs.
In the playoffs, they defeated Sūduva B with an aggregate score of 10–0, winning 9–0 in the first leg and 1–0 in the second. This secured their place in the 2022 II Lyga.
Honours
editDomestic
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- 4th place: 2021
Recent seasons
edit| Season | Level | Division | Position | Web | Cup | Notes |
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| 2017 | 4. | Trečia lyga (Kaunas) | 7. | Round of 16 | ||
| 2021 | 3. | Antra lyga | 4. | [1][2] | Quarter-finalist |  Promotion to 2022 Pirma lyga
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| 2022 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 12. | [3] | Round of 32 | |
| 2023 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 8. | [4] | ||
| 2024 | 2. | Pirma lyga | 15. | [5] |
Kit evolution
edit- 2021 – Joma (kit manufacturer)
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Colors
edit- 2008 – now.
| GARLIAVA | GARLIAVA |
| GARLIAVA | GARLIAVA |
| GARLIAVA | GARLIAVA |
Stadium
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Club play their home matches in Stadium of the school of Adomas Mitkus (Adomo Mickaus mokyklos stadionas). The current capacity of the stadium is 500 seats.
Current squad
edit- As of 10 August 2023[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules, some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable and famous players
editFK Garliava players who have either appeared for their respective national team at any time or received an individual award while at the club.
- Lithuania
References
edit- ^ lietuvosfutbolas.lt FK Garliava (2021.)
- ^ "Lithuania 2021". RSSSF.
- ^ "Lithuania 2022".
- ^ Pirma lyga 2024
- ^ Pirma lyga 2024
- ^ FOTO: Garliava vs. Sūduva B
- ^ "Komanda" (in Lithuanian). Lietuvos futbolas. Retrieved 5 December 2021.