Robertas Fridrikas

Robertas Fridrikas (born 8 April 1967) is a Lithuanian former football forward.

Fridrikas was nicknamed Garrincha, after the famous Brazilian winger, since his one leg was shorter than the other just like Garrincha's.

International career He obtained ten caps for the Lithuania national football team, scoring two goals in 1992.

Personal life Fridrikas' wife, Ausra Fridrikas, was one of the best handballers of the 1990s. His two sons, Mantas and Lukas are also professional footballers. He remained in Austria after retirement, and now works in the tourism industry.

Honours Austrian Football Bundesliga winner: 1991–92 1992–93 Austrian Cup winner: 1991–92 1993–94

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1. 28 April 1992 Belfast 2–1 2–2 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)2. 28 October 1992 Vilnius 1–1 1–1 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)