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Edvinas Gertmonas

Edvinas Gertmonas

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.

Born 1996 (age 30)·Lithuanian footballer·Birthday: June 1·Millennials

Photo: S. Plaine · CC BY-SA 4.0

Biography

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.

Millennials

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.

#1 When Edvinas Was Born

The biggest hits of 1996

#1 Movie

Independence Day

Best Picture

The English Patient

#1 TV Show

ER

Edvinas's Life & Times

The world at every milestone

1996Born

Dolly the sheep cloned

Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school

September 11 attacks transform the world

Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager

Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created

Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive

Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting

Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote

Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa

Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21

#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US

Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump

Key Achievements

  • Won multiple A Lyga championships as the starting goalkeeper for FK Žalgiris Vilnius.
  • Earned over 20 caps for the Lithuania national football team as a starting goalkeeper.
  • Played in the UEFA Europa League qualifying stages with FK Žalgiris Vilnius.

Did You Know?

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.”

— Edvinas Gertmonas

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