Kipras Kažukolovas

Kipras Kažukolovas (born 20 November 2000) is a Lithuanian footballer who plays as a defender for Kazakhstani club Astana.

Early life Kažukolovas was born on 20 November 2000 in Kuršėnai, Lithuania. A native of Kuršėnai, Lithuania, he played tennis and basketball as a child.

Club career Kažukolovas joined the youth academy of English side Brighton at the age of sixteen. While playing for the club, he suffered an injury before returning to Lithuania, where he played for amateur side Katastrofa. Altogether, he made seven appearances and scored four goals for the club.

In 2021, he signed for Lithuanian side Žalgiris, where he helped the club win the league title and the 2022 Lithuanian Football Cup and played in the UEFA Conference League. Three years later, he signed for Kazakhstani side Astana, helping the club win the 2024 Kazakhstan League Cup.

Style of play Kažukolovas plays as a defender. Right-footed, he can also play as a midfielder. As a child, he played as a forward before switching to defender.