The Lithuania national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Lithuania and is controlled by the Lithuanian Football Federation.
| Association | Lietuvos futbolo federacija (LFF) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
| Head coach | Tomas Ražanauskas | ||
| Captain | Karolis Žebrauskas | ||
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| First international | |||
| Austria 1–1 Lithuania (Vienna, Austria; 14 April 1992) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Estonia 0–5 Lithuania (Pärnu, Estonia; 15 August 1995) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Spain 8–0 Lithuania (Talavera de la Reina, Spain; 25 March 2022) | |||
UEFA U-21 Championship record
- 1978 to 1992 - see Soviet Union
| UEFA U-21 Championship record | UEFA U-21 Championship Qualification record | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
| 1996 | Did not qualify | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | −2 | ||||||||
| 1998 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 12 | −4 | |||||||||
| 2000 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 10 | +4 | |||||||||
| 2002 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 17 | −12 | |||||||||
| 2004 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2006 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 16 | −7 | |||||||||
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | |||||||||
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 18 | −16 | |||||||||
| 2011 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 | −8 | |||||||||
| 2013 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 18 | −9 | |||||||||
| 2015 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 19 | −13 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 18 | −13 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 16 | −9 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 | −6 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 22 | −15 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 16 | −9 | |||||||||
| Total | 0/16 | 136 | 36 | 14 | 86 | 116 | 236 | '−120 | ||||||||
Recent results
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ||||
| 23 March 2018 | Gargždai, Lithuania | Finland | 0:2 | 2019 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 23 March 2018 | Lublin, Poland | Poland | 0:1 | 2019 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 29 May 2018 | Pärnu, Estonia | Estonia | 1:1 | 2018 U-21 Baltic Cup |
| 4 June 2018 | Gargždai, Lithuania | Latvia | 1:0 | 2018 U-21 Baltic Cup |
| 7 September 2018 | Gargždai, Lithuania | Georgia | 0:0 | 2019 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 11 September 2018 | Gargždai, Lithuania | Denmark | 0:2 | 2019 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 12 October 2018 | Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | Faroe Islands | 2:2 | 2019 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 2019 | ||||
| 26 March 2019 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Belarus | 0:1 | Friendly |
| 5 June 2019 | Serravalle, San Marino | San Marino | 3:0 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 9 June 2019 | Klaipėda, Lithuania | Latvia | 0:2 | Friendly |
| 6 September 2019 | České Budějovice, Czech Republic | Czech Republic | 0:2 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 10 September 2019 | Kallithea, Greece | Greece | 0:1 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 10 October 2019 | Edinburgh, Scotland | Scotland | 0:0 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 14 November 2019 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Croatia | 1:3 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 2020 | ||||
| 8 September 2020 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Scotland | 0:1 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 8 October 2020 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Greece | 2:0 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 13 October 2019 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Czech Republic | 0:1 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 13 November 2020 | Vilnius, Lithuania | San Marino | 3:0 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 17 November 2020 | Zagreb, Croatia | Croatia | 0:7 | 2021 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 2021 | ||||
| 4 June 2021 | Alytus, Lithuania | Estonia | 2:0 | Friendly |
| 3 September 2021 | Nitra, Slovakia | Slovakia | 1:3 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 7 September 2021 | Vilnius, Lithuania | Spain | 0:2 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 8 October 2021 | Alytus, Lithuania | Malta | 2:1 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 12 October 2021 | Alytus, Lithuania | Russia | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q | |
| 12 November 2021 | Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland | 0:4 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 16 November 2021 | Lithuania | Slovakia | 0:2 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 2022 | ||||
| 25 March 2022 | Spain | Spain | 8:0 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 29 March 2022 | Malta | Malta | 1:3 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| Russia | Russia | cancelled | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q | |
| 7 June 2022 | Lithuania | Northern Ireland | 1:1 | 2023 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 23 September 2022 | Lithuania | FK Kauno Žalgiris | 0:1 | Friendly |
| 27 September 2022 | Hungary | Hungary | 0:1 | Friendly |
| 16 November 2022 | Estonia | Estonia | 1:5 | 2022 Under-21 Baltic Cup |
| 20 November 2022 | Lithuania | Latvia | 1:2 | 2022 Under-21 Baltic Cup |
| 2023 | ||||
| 25 March 2023 | Kaunas, Lithuania | FC Hegelmann | 1:1 | Friendly |
| 28 March 2023 | Panevėžys, Lithuania | FK Panevėžys | 1:2 | Friendly |
| 16 June 2023 | Lithuania | Denmark | 1:2 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 9 September 2023 | Lithuania | DFK Dainava | 0:3 | Friendly |
| 13 September 2023 | Lithuania | Wales | 2:3 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 17 October 2023 | Lithuania | Iceland | 0:1 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 19 November 2023 | Malta | Malta | 2:1 | Friendly |
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ||||
| 22 March 2024 | Wales | Wales | 1:2 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 26 March 2024 | Denmark | Denmark | 0:3 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 6 June 2024 | Estonia | Latvia | 1:1, pen.2:4 | 2024 Under-21 Baltic Cup |
| 9 June 2024 | Estonia | Finland | 0:2 | 2024 Under-21 Baltic Cup |
| 6 September 2024 | Lithuania | Czech Republic | 1:2 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 10 October 2024 | Iceland | Iceland | 2:0 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 15 October 2024 | Czech Republic | Czech Republic | 0:3 | 2025 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 2025 | ||||
| 21 March 2025 | Lithuania | Latvia | 0:2 | Friendly |
| 23 March 2025 | Lithuania | FK Banga | 0:2 | Friendly |
| 7 June 2025 | Lithuania | DFK Dainava | 1:0 | Friendly |
| 10 June 2025 | Lithuania | FK Tauras | 1:1 | Friendly |
| 5 September 2025 | Lithuania | Ukraine U-21 | 0:4 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 9 September 2025 | Lithuania | Hungary U-21 | 1:1 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 10 October 2025 | Turkey | Turkey U-21 | 0:2 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 14 October 2025 | Netherlands | Netherlands U-21 | 0:2 | Friendly |
| 13 November 2025 | Croatia | Croatia U-21 | 0:4 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 18 November 2025 | Lithuania | Turkey U-21 | 1:2 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q |
| 2026 | ||||
| 27 March 2026 | Ukraine | Ukraine U-21 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q | |
| 1 October 2026 | Hungary | Hungary U-21 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q | |
| 6 October 2026 | Lithuania | Croatia U-21 | 2027 UEFA U-21 Q | |
Players
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification Group H matches against Croatia U-21 and Turkey U-21 on 13 and 18 November 2025; respectively.
Caps and goals updated as of 18 November 2025, after the match against Turkey U-21.
Recent call-ups
The following players had also beed called up to the squad within the last twelve months, and remain eligible for selection.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Rokas Bagdonavičius | 20 January 2004 | 0 | 0 | Hegelmann | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| GK | Arnas Voitinovičius | 30 August 2006 | 0 | 0 | Benfica | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| DF | Jokūbas Mažionis | 23 June 2006 | 1 | 0 | Cheltenham Town | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| DF | Nidas Vosylius | July 15, 2005 | 1 | 0 | Kauno Žalgiris | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| DF | Naglis Paliušis | 30 March 2004 | 0 | 0 | DFK Dainava | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| DF | Ignas Paulikas | 18 April 2005 | 0 | 0 | Baltijos Futbolo Akademija | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| MF | Kevin Lukaševič | 6 May 2006 | 1 | 0 | Žalgiris | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| MF | Dovydas Sasnauskas | 16 February 2007 | 1 | 0 | Sheffield United | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| MF | Kajus Bička | November 29, 2004 | 0 | 0 | FK Žalgiris | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
| FW | Esmilis Kaušinis | 31 May 2004 | 4 | 0 | Hegelmann | v. Hungary, 9 September 2025 |
List of managers
| Name | Nat | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stasys Danisevičius | 1994 | 1995 | |
| Stasys Stankus | 1995 | 1999 | |
| Eugenijus Riabovas | 2000 | 2001 | |
| Algimantas Liubinskas | 2002 | 2002 | |
| Virginijus Liubšys | 2003 | 2004 | |
| Vitalijus Stankevičius | 2004 | 2006 | |
| Saulius Širmelis | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Igoris Pankratjevas | 2007 | 2007 | |
| Šenderis Giršovičius | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Valdas Ivanauskas | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Vitalijus Stankevičius | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Mindaugas Neoras | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Vitalijus Stankevičius | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Mindaugas Neoras | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Arminas Narbekovas | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Antanas Vingilys | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Carit Falch | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Donatas Vencevičius | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Marius Stankevičius | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Fabio Mazzone | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Tomas Ražanauskas | 2022 | 2024 | |
| Rokas Garastas | 2025 |
See also
- Lithuania national football team
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