

A agile Lithuanian goalkeeper who carved out a steady career in Eastern European leagues, known for his quick reflexes and commanding presence in the box.
Edvinas Gertmonas represents the modern journey of a European footballer, building a respectable career through dedication and key performances at home and abroad. Hailing from Lithuania, he developed his skills in the youth systems of FK Šiauliai before making his professional debut. His talent between the posts was evident early on, leading to a move to one of Lithuania's top clubs, FK Žalgiris Vilnius, where he claimed domestic league titles and gained crucial experience in European competitions. This success opened the door to leagues abroad, with spells in Poland and later Romania, where he competed in Liga I. At the international level, Gertmonas ascended to become a regular starter for the Lithuanian national team, facing some of the world's best strikers in European Championship and World Cup qualifiers. While not a global superstar, his career is a testament to the professional pathway available to skilled goalkeepers, providing reliability for his clubs and serving as a stalwart for his national side for nearly a decade.
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Edvinas was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
The world at every milestone
Dolly the sheep cloned
September 11 attacks transform the world
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
He made his professional debut for FK Šiauliai at the age of 17 in 2013.
He is the son of former Lithuanian international footballer and goalkeeper Gintaras Gertmonas.
He has played club football in four different countries: Lithuania, Poland, Israel, and Romania.
“A clean sheet is the foundation; everything we build starts from that.”