Tomas Kančelskis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Tomas Kančelskis

Lithuanian footballer

Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1975

Place of Birth: Šiauliai, Kovno Governorate, Lithuania

Profession: association football player

Nationality: Lithuania

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Tomas Kančelskis

  • Tomas Kancelskis (born 19 August 1975 in Šiauliai) is a Lithuanian professional footballer currently playing KFK Šiauliai. A central defender, Kancelskis started his career with Romar Mažeikiai, where he tasted success before his twentieth birthday, as Romar won the 1993-94 A Lyga title.
  • He joined his hometown side Kareda Šiauliai in 1994, and continued to prosper, winning both the A Lyga (1997 and 1998) and the Lithuanian Cup (1996 and 1999) twice with his new team.
  • He also developed into an international player with Kareda, making his first appearance for Lithuania in 1995. FBK Kaunas lured Kancelskis from their rivals in 2000, and he soon became a central figure at the S.Darius and S.Girenas Stadium.
  • Quickly appointed captain, he led the side to 6 A Lyga championships and a further 3 cup triumphs in seven years. In July 2006 Kancelskis and four compatriots were granted a trial spell in Scotland with Hearts.
  • He featured as a trialist in a 2-0 friendly win against CA Osasuna but was not offered a contract. However, he did move to Hearts in January 2007, a 6-month loan move seeing him leave his native country for the first time in his career.
  • He made his competitive debut as a substitute in a 2-0 victory at Motherwell on 5 March 2007.
  • Tomas loan deal was cancelled on 26 March 2008, and returned to his previous club.

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