Karolis Chvedukas, a Lithuanian soccer star who played for Marijampolė City, died unexpectedly at 32, a report says.
The Lithuanian Football Association released a statement explaining that Chvedukas “unexpectedly died” but added no cause of death.
“On Monday morning, the Lithuanian football community received tragic news – the Lithuanian football player, former member of the national team, Karolis Chvedukas unexpectedly died. The Lithuanian Football Federation, on behalf of the entire community, expresses its deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased in this difficult hour,” the statement read, according to Fox News.
Karolis Chvedukas of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side’s fifth goal during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and Limerick at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Co Louth. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
“Everyone at the League of Ireland sends on our deep sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Karolis Chvedukas after his tragic passing,” the League of Ireland said in a statement.
“Karolis played for Dundalk and Waterford during his time in the League of Ireland and will be missed by all,” the league added.
Everyone at the League of Ireland sends on our deep sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Karolis Chvedukas after his tragic passing.
Karolis played for Dundalk and Waterford during his time in the League of Ireland and will be missed by all. #LOI pic.twitter.com/GlPzHqKI3l
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) June 19, 2023
Chvedukas made his biggest mark in 2009 as a member of FK Sūduva in A Lyga, where he scored 23 goals and helped them to a Lithuanian Cup and Lithuanian Supercup.
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