Kipras Kažukolovas (born 20 November 2000) is a Lithuanian footballer who plays as a defender for Kazakhstani club Astana.

Kipras Kažukolovas
Personal information
Full name Kipras Kažukolovas
Date of birth (2000-11-20) 20 November 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Kuršėnai, Lithuania
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Astana
Number 5
Youth career
2017–2021 Brighton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Žalgiris 49 (4)
2024– Astana 20 (1)
International career
2023– Lithuania 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 November 2024

Early life

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Kažukolovas played tennis and basketball as a child.[1]

Career

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Kažukolovas played for Lithuanian side Žalgiris.[2]

On 7 February 2024, Astana announced the signing of Kažukolovas from Žalgiris.[3]

Style of play

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Kažukolovas mainly operates as a defender and can operate as a defensive midfielder.[4]

Personal life

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Kažukolovas is a native of Kuršėnai, Lithuania.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Kipras Kažukolovas sako – niekada nereikia pralaimėti dar prieš švilpuką". lrt.lt.
  2. ^ "Kipro šuolis iš mėgėjų gretų į kovas Europoje". delfi.lt.
  3. ^ ""Астанаға" қош келдіңіз, @kazukolovas!". facebook.com/FCAstanaOfficial (in Russian). FC Astana Facebook. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  4. ^ "The six Albion prospects offered new deals". theargus.co.uk.
  5. ^ "K.Kažukolovas: apie sunkias traumas ir "Brighton" klubą". 15min.lt.