Artemijus Tutyškinas

Artemijus Tutyškinas is a Lithuanian defender born in Vilnius on 8 August 2003. He developed at FK Rotalis before moving to Poland to join Escola Varsovia, an academy linked with Barcelona’s development philosophy. In 2021, Tutyškinas moved to Italy and signed for Crotone, making 15 youth-team appearances during the 2021–22 season. He later joined ŁKS Łódź on loan and helped the club win promotion to Poland’s Ekstraklasa, going on to make more than 30 appearances there. Tutyškinas made his Lithuania debut against Italy on 8 September 2021, becoming the youngest player to represent the country in an official match. Primarily a centre-back, he can also operate at left-back, combining a 1.90-metre frame with build-up ability and defensive mobility. He joined Celje in January 2025, continuing his development in Slovenia while remaining part of Lithuania’s international setup.