Banga is one of the established names in Lithuanian football, with a public identity closely tied to Gargždai and a club story that reaches from the 1960s into the modern game. Orange colors, a distinctive tiger nickname and a recognizable local stadium give the side a clear cultural profile. The club’s character blends town roots, changing generations and a broad sense of sporting continuity. This overview brings together the essential context surrounding Banga, its place in Lithuanian sport and its enduring presence in Gargždai.
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Banga Upcoming matches by league
A Lyga
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- Regular Season - 32
Banga
Džiugas Telšiai
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- Regular Season - 33
PanevėžysNo H2HBanga
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- Regular Season - 34
BangaNo H2HŠiauliai
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- Regular Season - 35
Suduva MarijampoleNo H2HBanga
Banga Last matches by league
A Lyga
Cup
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 Lyga
Banga Team Roster
Banga’s recorded squad contains 28 players: three goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders and seven attackers. Goalkeeping depth comes from A. Vitkauskas, Lukas Grinkevičius and V. Krynskyi. The defensive group includes Cadu, Simão Júnior, R. Henning and N. Žebrauskas, while the midfield features D. Vaičekauskas, Ronaldo Camará, R. Filipavičius and Vaidas Magdušauskas. Aaron Appiah, Umaro Candé, M. Sato and A. Straksys are among the listed attacking options. The mix combines a substantial local presence with international players, giving the 2026 roster a balanced structure across all four positional units.
position Goalkeeper
Armantas Vitkauskas
Volodymyr Krynskyi
position Defender
Deividas Malžinskas
Aurísio Saliu Fernandes Embalo Júnior
Natanas Žebrauskas
Valdas Antužis
Aleksandr Levšin
Armandas Razvadauskas
Ricardo-Oliver Henning
Cadu
position Midfielder
Dovydas Norvilas
Vaidas Magdušauskas
Rokas Filipavičius
Lukas Grinkevičius
Matas Ambrazaitis
Domantas Vaičekauskas
Justinas Juozapavičius
Aaron-Pamilerin Olugbogi
position Attacker
Aaron Appiah
Maksim Andrejev
A. Straksys
Umaro Candé
Misaki Sato
Ignas Venckus
Last Banga Coachs
David Afonso has been Banga’s coach since June 2021 and is the current holder. The Portuguese coach is also identified by the full name David Marques Afonso. He followed Tomas Tamošauskas, whose tenure ran from January 2020 to June 2021. Earlier coaching appointments place Mindaugas Čepas in charge from April to December 2013 and Valdas-Augustinas Ivanauskas from July to December 2008. The sequence reflects a blend of domestic and international leadership across Banga’s modern coaching history.
David Marques Afonso
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Marques Afonso | Portugal | 1 June 2021 | |
| Tomas Tamošauskas | Lithuania | 1 January 2020 | 1 June 2021 |
| Mindaugas Čepas | Lithuania | 1 April 2013 | 1 December 2013 |
| Valdas-Augustinas Ivanauskas | Lithuania | 1 July 2008 | 1 December 2008 |
Banga Transfers
The listed arrivals show Banga adding players from a varied range of clubs and development pathways. D. Vaičekauskas joined from Panevėžys and D. Lukas arrived from Virtus Entella U19 on 15 July. Earlier 2026 entries include Aaron Appiah from Dobrudzha, Umaro Candé from Caen, and V. Krynskyi from Dainava. Free-agent arrivals include Ronaldo Camará, M. Sato, R. Henning, Cadu, K. Asare, A. Levsinas and A. Vitkauskas. Transfer-designated arrivals include A. Razvadauskas and Simão Júnior, while no fee is recorded for any listed arrival.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Grinkevičius |
Virtus Entella U19
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| D. Vaičekauskas |
Panevėžys
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
|
Virtus Entella U19
|
Free agent | 15 July 2026 | |
| Aaron Appiah |
Dobrudzha
|
- | 27 February 2026 |
| Ronaldo Camará |
FC Differdange 03
|
Free agent | 21 February 2026 |
| Ronaldo Camará |
FC Differdange 03
|
Free agent | 20 February 2026 |
| Umaro Candé |
Caen
|
Free agent | 14 February 2026 |
| M. Sato |
Asan Mugunghwa
|
Free agent | 13 February 2026 |
| R. Henning |
Vukovar
|
Free agent | 13 February 2026 |
| M. Sato |
Asan Mugunghwa
|
Free agent | 13 February 2026 |
Chapecoense-sc
|
Free agent | 5 February 2026 | |
| A. Levšin |
BFA
|
Free agent | 3 February 2026 |
| A. Levsinas |
BFA
|
Free agent | 3 February 2026 |
| K. Asare |
Inter Turku
|
Free agent | 3 February 2026 |
| Aaron Appiah |
Dobrudzha
|
- | 29 January 2026 |
The listed departures show players leaving Banga for destinations in Lithuania and abroad. Hugo Figueiredo moved to Jonava as a free agent, while S. Seedorf left for Al Wihdat under the same designation. Free-agent departures also include A. Victory to Zalaegerszegi TE, N. Cheung to De Treffers, Joanet López and José Elo to Politehnica Iasi, and Aires Sousa to Igman Konjic. Transfer-designated exits include M. Ramanauskas to Panevėžys and M. Bertašius to TransINVEST Vilnius. Anderson and A. Emsis also departed in February 2026. No fee is recorded for the named departures.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Asare |
Trelleborg
|
Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| Hugo Figueiredo |
Jonava
|
Free agent | 4 March 2026 |
| Anderson |
Manaus FC
|
Transfer | 4 February 2026 |
| A. Emsis |
Gzira United
|
Free agent | 4 February 2026 |
| Anderson |
Manaus FC
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- | 3 February 2026 |
| S. Seedorf |
Al Wihdat
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| Hugo Figueiredo |
Jonava
|
Free agent | 14 January 2026 |
| A. Victory |
Zalaegerszegi TE
|
Free agent | 8 January 2026 |
| P. Srebalius |
Ataka Vilnius
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| M. Bertašius |
TransINVEST Vilnius
|
Transfer | 31 December 2025 |
| M. Ramanauskas |
Panevėžys
|
Transfer | 31 December 2025 |
| Latón |
PAEEK
|
Free agent | 30 December 2025 |
Pempininkai Gargždai
|
- | 30 December 2025 | |
| P. Srebalius |
Ataka Vilnius
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Free agent | 30 December 2025 |
SS Monopoli
|
Free agent | 4 November 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the listed movements show activity across Banga’s squad without representing a complete movement record. Arrivals came from clubs in Lithuania and abroad, plus an under-19 pathway, with several entries marked free agent and others marked as transfers. Departures followed a similarly mixed route, including Lithuanian destinations such as Jonava, Panevėžys and TransINVEST Vilnius alongside international moves to Al Wihdat, De Treffers, Politehnica Iasi and Igman Konjic. The overlapping dates around January and February 2026 indicate activity on both sides of the movement cycle, while July brought two further arrivals. The listed entries contain no reported fees, so the available information supports a description of personnel turnover and varied routes into the squad rather than a financial balance. The movement picture is best understood as a dated sample of Banga’s squad circulation, not a definitive account of every change.
Leagues Banga has participated in
Banga’s competition record through 2025 is anchored by A Lyga participation, first recorded in 2012 and most recently recorded in 2025, making it the club’s principal top-flight setting. The Lithuanian Cup is also a recent recurring competition, with entries from 2020 through 2025, alongside Friendlies Clubs from 2021 through 2025. The 2025 record includes Super Cup and UEFA Europa Conference League participation. Earlier history includes 1 Lyga from 2015 to 2019 and a UEFA Europa League appearance recorded in 2014. These entries trace Banga’s movement between domestic league levels, cup football and European competition.
More about Banga
Banga, commonly known as FK Banga Gargždai, is a Lithuanian football club based in Gargždai, in the country’s west. The club was founded in 1966 and traces its origins to the Gargždai Construction Materials Combine, giving its history a clear connection with the town’s industrial and working community. It continued through the Soviet Lithuanian era and into the independent national football system, moving between the first and second levels before becoming a recurring A Lyga participant.
The club’s home is Gargždai City Stadium, also known as Gargždų miesto stadionas. This multi-use venue holds approximately 2,300 spectators and has an artificial surface suited to regular use across the year. Its setting makes Banga a visible part of Gargždai’s sporting life, with the stadium serving as a local meeting point as well as a football ground. Club governance has been associated with chairman Rimantas Mikalauskas, while ownership instability in 2014 prompted supporters to help with management.
Banga’s visual identity is strongly associated with orange, often paired with dark blue or white. The crest uses shield imagery, football elements and a wave motif linked to the Lithuanian meaning of the name Banga. Supporters and club culture also use the Tiger Team nickname, or Tigrų Ekipa, adding a distinctive character to the club’s public identity.
Within Lithuanian football, Banga’s ecosystem extends beyond league fixtures. The club competes in the Lithuanian Football Cup and has a recorded European footprint, including UEFA Europa League participation in 2014 and UEFA Europa Conference League participation in 2025. The 2024 Lithuanian Cup triumph stands as a landmark achievement in the club’s wider history. Together, its town roots, durable colors, adaptable venue and domestic and European connections define Banga as a resilient institution in Lithuanian football.
Last matches statistics for Banga
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Banga
3 - 0
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Banga
2 - 0
Hegelmann Litauen
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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TransINVEST Vilnius
1 - 3
Banga
|
0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Džiugas Telšiai
1 - 0
Banga
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Šiauliai
1 - 3
Banga
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Banga
0 - 3
Suduva Marijampole
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2 - 3
Banga
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Hegelmann Litauen
1 - 1
Banga
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Banga
0 - 0
Kauno Žalgiris
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Banga
0 - 3
Panevėžys
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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