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Transfers·Virsliga

RFS register Ukrainian forward ahead of season opener

5 March 2026 21:30
Latvian vice-champions FC RFS have registered Ukrainian forward Daniel Kiwinda in their squad just one day before the start of the new Virslīga season.…
Premium liiga

Narva to play behind closed doors due to concerns over pneumatic dome’s safety

5 March 2026 14:45
Latvians abroad·Transfers

Celje continue Baltic recruitment with signing of Latvian youngster

5 March 2026 00:23
Liepāja sign 19-year-old midfielder Markuss Ivulāns from Metta
Transfers·Virsliga

Ogre United add young Latvian talent

5 March 2026 00:07

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Toplyga

TeamPF:APts
Kauno Žalgiris logoKauno Žalgiris
2 3:1 6
Transinvest logoTransinvest
2 5:2 4
Džiugas Telšiai logoDžiugas Telšiai
2 4:3 4
FK Žalgiris logoFK Žalgiris
2 6:4 3
FK Banga logoFK Banga
2 2:1 3
FA Šiauliai logoFA Šiauliai
2 2:2 2
FK Sūduva logoFK Sūduva
2 0:0 2
FC Hegelmann logoFC Hegelmann
2 1:3 1
FK Panevėžys logoFK Panevėžys
2 1:4 1
FK Riteriai logoFK Riteriai
2 1:5 0

Round 2

27/02
FK ŽalgirisFK Žalgiris logo
4–1
FK Panevėžys logoFK Panevėžys
28/02
Kauno ŽalgirisKauno Žalgiris logo
1–0
FK Banga logoFK Banga
28/02
FC HegelmannFC Hegelmann logo
1–1
Džiugas Telšiai logoDžiugas Telšiai
01/03
FK SūduvaFK Sūduva logo
0–0
FA Šiauliai logoFA Šiauliai
01/03
TransinvestTransinvest logo
3–0
FK Riteriai logoFK Riteriai

Round 3

07/03
Džiugas TelšiaiDžiugas Telšiai logo
13:00
Kauno Žalgiris logoKauno Žalgiris
07/03
FK PanevėžysFK Panevėžys logo
14:00
FC Hegelmann logoFC Hegelmann
07/03
FK SūduvaFK Sūduva logo
14:15
Transinvest logoTransinvest
07/03
FA ŠiauliaiFA Šiauliai logo
19:00
FK Žalgiris logoFK Žalgiris
08/03
FK BangaFK Banga logo
14:15
FK Riteriai logoFK Riteriai

Virslīga

TeamPF:APts
FS Jelgava logoFS Jelgava
0 0:0 0
FK Auda logoFK Auda
0 0:0 0
FK Tukums 2000 logoFK Tukums 2000
0 0:0 0
BFC Daugavpils logoBFC Daugavpils
0 0:0 0
Grobiņa logoGrobiņa
0 0:0 0
FK Liepāja logoFK Liepāja
0 0:0 0
RFS logoRFS
0 0:0 0
Super Nova logoSuper Nova
0 0:0 0
Riga FC logoRiga FC
0 0:0 0
Ogre United logoOgre United
0 0:0 0

Round 36

07/11
Riga FCRiga FC logo
3–4
FC RFS logoFC RFS
09/11
GrobiņaGrobiņa logo
2–2
FK Auda logoFK Auda
09/11
Tukums 2000Tukums 2000 logo
1–1
FS Jelgava logoFS Jelgava
09/11
Super NovaSuper Nova logo
3–0
FK Liepāja logoFK Liepāja
09/11
FK MettaFK Metta logo
3–1
Daugavpils logoDaugavpils

Round 1

06/03
FC RFSFC RFS logo
18:00
Ogre United logoOgre United
07/03
DaugavpilsDaugavpils logo
14:00
Grobiņa logoGrobiņa
07/03
FK LiepājaFK Liepāja logo
16:00
Riga FC logoRiga FC
08/03
FS JelgavaFS Jelgava logo
14:00
Tukums 2000 logoTukums 2000
08/03
FK AudaFK Auda logo
16:00
Super Nova logoSuper Nova

Premium liiga

TeamPF:APts
FCI Levadia logoFCI Levadia
0 0:0 0
FC Flora logoFC Flora
0 0:0 0
Kuressaare logoKuressaare
0 0:0 0
Harju logoHarju
0 0:0 0
Nõmme Kalju logoNõmme Kalju
0 0:0 0
Nõmme United logoNõmme United
0 0:0 0
Paide logoPaide
0 0:0 0
Tartu logoTartu
0 0:0 0
Narva Trans logoNarva Trans
0 0:0 0
Pärnu Vaprus logoPärnu Vaprus
0 0:0 0

Round 1

07/03
FC FloraFC Flora logo
12:30
Nõmme United logoNõmme United
07/03
Pärnu VaprusPärnu Vaprus logo
14:30
Paide logoPaide
07/03
Narva TransNarva Trans logo
17:00
Harju logoHarju
08/03
FCI LevadiaFCI Levadia logo
12:30
Kuressaare logoKuressaare
08/03
TartuTartu logo
14:30
Nõmme Kalju logoNõmme Kalju

Round 2

14/03
Nõmme UnitedNõmme United logo
12:30
Pärnu Vaprus logoPärnu Vaprus
14/03
KuressaareKuressaare logo
14:30
Tartu logoTartu
15/03
PaidePaide logo
12:30
Narva Trans logoNarva Trans
15/03
HarjuHarju logo
14:30
FCI Levadia logoFCI Levadia
15/03
FC FloraFC Flora logo
14:30
Nõmme Kalju logoNõmme Kalju
Toplyga - match reports

TransINVEST cruise past Riteriai for first win of the season

1 March 2026 20:34
The final match of Round 2 in the Toplyga took place in the capital, where FK TransINVEST delivered a dominant performance to defeat FK…
Toplyga - match reports

Sūduva and Šiauliai share stalemate in Marijampolė

1 March 2026 20:19
Round 2 of the Toplyga saw Marijampolė’s FK Sūduva and FA Šiauliai both searching for their first win of the season, but neither side…
Toplyga - match reports

Sobowale on target again as Džiugas and Hegelmann share points

28 February 2026 21:23
Round 2 of the TOPLYGA saw FK Džiugas Telšiai come close to securing a second consecutive victory, but they ultimately had to settle for…

Interviews →

From A Lyga striker to youth coach: Lukas Kochanauskas on football, injuries and the modern generation

5 March 2026 21:11
Former A Lyga striker Lukas Kochanauskas, who during his career represented clubs such as Trakai (now Riteriai), Panevėžio Ekranas, Liepājas Metalurgs, Atlantas Klaipėda and Pakruojo Kruoja, has found a new place in…
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Mariano Barreto and the Stumbras story: success, controversy and collapse

26 February 2026 22:45
Few foreign coaches have left as visible - and controversial - a mark on Lithuanian…

“Only running, not football”: Penkevics, Regža and Matrevics on duels, fitness and earning their place in Czechia

16 February 2026 19:40
Edmunds Novickis and Arkadijs Birjuks travelled to Czechia for “Futbolbumbas” to speak with three Latvian…

Adamonis: “There shouldn’t even be a question who Lithuania’s best goalkeeper is right now”

16 February 2026 12:28
Marius Adamonis is delivering his message through performances rather than statements. In Italy’s Serie B,…

Džiaukštas: Žalgiris rebuilding from “Zero” with possession-first philosophy

4 February 2026 22:00
FK Žalgiris manager Rolandas Džiaukštas is rebuilding his squad from scratch ahead of the 2026…

Insights →

Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT predict Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Champions for 2026

26 February 2026 17:09
Three AI models run the numbers on Baltic football’s 2026 season and reach a familiar starting point: Latvia’s title stays inside the Riga FC/RFS duopoly, Estonia keeps Flora and Levadia at the summit, and Lithuania remains the most volatile. The…

A knife to the heart in start – but the right man in charge

PRO by regulation, not by reality: Inside Lithuania’s coaching loophole

Toplyga 2026 Preview: Will Kauno Žalgiris go back-to-back?

Five takeaways after FK Kauno Žalgiris lift the Super Cup

Snow tears open RATO arena dome as TransINVEST train inside

Lithuanian Football’s Future: In their hands – or at the mercy of circumstance

From Spurs prospect to Lithuanian club owner: Questions surround Riteriai’s new era

Another, but much-needed reset at Riteriai: Will this one finally stick?

Building from the back: Lithuania’s TOP 10 centre-backs on the road to 2030

Breaking down Fayçal Konaté: Why leading European clubs are tracking the young forward?

Lithuania →

Latvia·Lithuania·Women's Football
3 March 2026 17:07

Lithuania WU19 start Baltic Cup with 3-2 win over Latvia

Lithuania’s WU19 team opened their Baltic Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over hosts Latvia in Riga. After conceding early, Lithuania responded through Jotvilė Šapaitė from the rebound of a penalty, then…
Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove point as new World Cup qualifying cycle begins
Lithuania·Women's Football
2 March 2026 15:35

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove a point as World Cup qualifying cycle begins

Lithuania captain Milda Liužinaitė has urged the national side to press and prove their quality as a new FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying cycle begins. Tomas Ražanauskas’ team face Liechtenstein away on…
LFF and Vilnius University extend esports study after talks with MLS in New York
Lithuania

LFF and Vilnius University extend e-sports study programme after talks with MLS in New York

2 March 2026 15:32
Sūduva sign Georgia youth international centre-back Rati Grigalava
Toplyga·Transfers

Sūduva sign Georgia youth international right-back Rati Grigalava

28 February 2026 15:38
Toplyga·Transfers

Kauno Žalgiris sign Argentine champion Franco Baldassarra

26 February 2026 21:51
Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying with trips to Liechtenstein and Estonia
Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying against Liechtenstein and Estonia

26 February 2026 15:55

Latvia →

RFS sign former Jelgava striker Emenike as García joins Super Nova on loan
Transfers·Virsliga

RFS sign Jelgava’s Emenike, while Facu is sent to Super Nova on loan

4 March 2026 21:52
Virslīga runners-up RFS have signed Nigerian striker Kingsley Emenike from Jelgava after his 10-goal league season, highlighted by three strikes against RFS. Argentinian midfielder Facundo Garcia has moved to Super Nova on…
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Virslīga sees sharp rise in ‘homegrown’ quota players for 2026 season
Virsliga

Virslīga sees sharp rise in non-Latvian ‘homegrown’ players in 2026

4 March 2026 21:40
Virslīga’s 2026 season opens with RFS facing debutants Ogre United, with league rules again placing emphasis on locally trained players. A growing number of foreign nationals now meet the competition’s ‘homegrown’ criteria,…
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Virsliga

Morozs says questions about season goals “unserious” as Verpakovskis summarises pre-season progress

3 March 2026 22:14
Polish FA admits refereeing error in Ekstraklasa derby after Gutkovskis penalty claim
Latvians abroad

Polish FA admits refereeing error on Gutkovskis in Arka – Lechia Gdańsk Ekstraklasa derby last week

3 March 2026 16:52
Transfers·Virsliga

Super Nova sign Lizunovs and Barkovskis

3 March 2026 16:20
Virsliga

Bigger budget, new platform, fresh ambitions: Virslīga 2026 is ready for kick-off

2 March 2026 23:54

Estonia →

Kuressaare register Flora midfielder Roland Lukas for new season
Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare add Flora midfielder Roland Lukas to the squad

4 March 2026 22:23
Kuressaare have registered 19-year-old Flora midfielder Roland Lukas for the new Premium liiga season. Lukas spent 2025 on loan at Vaprus and has made six top-flight appearances overall, including four for Flora…
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Viimsi appoint Oper and Salm as joint head coaches for latest promotion push
Esiliiga

Viimsi appoint Oper and Salm as joint head coaches in another promotion push

4 March 2026 09:39
Viimsi have appointed Andres Oper and Arli Salm as joint head coaches as the Esiliiga side launch another attempt to reach Estonia’s Premium liiga. The pair replace long-serving Ivo Lehtmets, who remains…
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Kuressaare agree new deal with full-back Vahermägi
Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare agree new deal with full-back Vahermägi

3 March 2026 21:53
Tammeka full-back Sepp joins Welco on loan
Esiliiga·Transfers

Tammeka full-back Sepp joins Welco on loan

2 March 2026 15:39
Premium liiga

Vaprus set sights higher as confidence grows after Paalberg sale

1 March 2026 14:39
Flora coach Vassiljev: back-to-back final defeats a useful lesson before season starts
Estonia

Vassiljev after Flora’s Super Cup defeat: “We can’t be satisfied”

28 February 2026 22:59

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Lithuania begin World Cup qualifying with a big win as Jonušaitė hits poker

3 March 2026 22:22
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

3 March 2026 19:52
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

3 March 2026 19:46
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying away to Bosnia and Herzegovina

3 March 2026 13:10
FIFA World Cup·UEFA Nations League·Women's Football

Latvia begin Women’s World Cup qualifying with Slovakia test in Poprad

3 March 2026 12:21
Transfers·Virsliga

Riga FC loan Brazilian defender Abner Salles da Silva from Juventude

1 March 2026 16:18
Estonians abroad·Transfers

Erik Sorga signs for HB Tórshavn after a year away from competitive football

1 March 2026 10:13
Estonia

Männilaan hat-trick powers Kalju to Super Cup triumph

28 February 2026 19:32
Friendlies

Paide beat Super Nova in final warm-up as Anier converts penalty

28 February 2026 15:50
Estonia

Flora and Kalju meet in Paide for Estonian Super Cup

28 February 2026 11:05
Latvia

Vāciete: “We want to maintain our place in League B”

28 February 2026 00:58
Estonia

Ševoldajeva: Estonia women in better shape ahead of World Cup qualifiers

28 February 2026 00:40
Friendlies·Premium liiga

Karel Voolaid: “The Baltic region is very special”, as Tammeka complete pre-season in Riga against Mariners

27 February 2026 21:12
Friendlies·Virsliga

Leidsman scores in two Liepāja friendlies as Jelgava are beaten twice in one day

27 February 2026 19:48
Latvia

LV Bet named title sponsor of Latvia’s second tier and National Cup

27 February 2026 15:39
Conference League·Lithuanians abroad

Two for Two: Lasickas’ team also reaches Conference League Round of 16

26 February 2026 21:46
Conference League·Lithuanians abroad

Another goal contribution for Kučys as Celje advances in the Conference League

26 February 2026 21:40
Premium liiga

Tammeka target Premium liiga Top 3 in another three-year plan

26 February 2026 21:25
Latvia

Latvia minister floats Baltic-led bid for 2038 World Cup after meeting FIFA president

26 February 2026 21:17
Estonia·Futsal

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

26 February 2026 15:50
Transfers·Virsliga

Moving across the Daugava: Mankenda switches from Riga FC to RFS

25 February 2026 17:26
Lithuanians abroad·Transfers

Hegelmann prospect joins Lithuanian-linked Celje system

25 February 2026 15:48
Esiliiga

Joel Lindpere appointed FC Elva development director

25 February 2026 15:27
Latvians abroad·Transfers

Kristers Bite joins MLS organisation Minnesota United

24 February 2026 21:05
Transfers·Virsliga

Liepāja sign experienced Luxembourg defender

24 February 2026 20:20
Transfers·Virsliga

Auda add to their squad Panama youth international

24 February 2026 19:18
Livonia Cup

Contreras scores twice as Livonian Cup stays in Latvia

24 February 2026 18:54
Virsliga

Pūlis targets rapid return as Liepāja count down to Riga FC opener

24 February 2026 18:05
Baltic Cup·Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom

24 February 2026 15:37
Nākotnes līga·Transfers

Metta bring back Rendijs Šibass in preparations for Nākotnes līga

24 February 2026 15:32

Women's football →

MFA Žalgiris–MRU win LMFA Winter Cup with 3-0 final victory over Šiauliai
Lithuania·Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris win maiden LMFA Winter Cup in a 3-0 final against Šiauliai

23 February 2026 11:39
RFS Women retain Winter Cup title after perfect pre-season campaign
Latvia·Women's Football

RFS Women retain Winter Cup after perfect pre-season campaign

23 February 2026 10:37
Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Gintra get their first win of Baltic Women’s League 2026 by beating Saku 3-1 away in Pärnu

22 February 2026 18:27
Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Riga FC Women continue to dominate, beat Flora Women 2-0

21 February 2026 14:53
Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League
Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

20 February 2026 18:20
Six-team Naiste Meistriliiga set for 25-game season after winter withdrawals
Estonia·Women's Football

Estonian Women’s Meistriliiga 2026 reduced to six teams following winter withdrawals

20 February 2026 18:05
Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad
Lithuania·Transfers·Women's Football

Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad

20 February 2026 17:05
Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women
Transfers·Women's Football

Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women

19 February 2026 14:36
Žalgiris-MRU hit five after Petkevičiūtė’s direct corner as Gintra are stung late in BWFL
Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris hit five past Saku Sporting as RFS Women grind down Gintra

19 February 2026 01:23
Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia name squad for opening 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

18 February 2026 22:03
Eight Flora players named in Estonia women's squad for World Cup qualifiers
Estonia·Women's Football

Estonia squad for World Cup qualifiers announced, Flora Women dominate the roster

17 February 2026 15:18
Women's Football

RFS Women sign youth internationals Ance Daibe and Ketrīna Vorslova

14 February 2026 10:06
Transfers·Women's Football

Žalgiris Women sign Ukraine striker Postol from TransINVEST

14 February 2026 00:51
Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris open Winter Cup campaign with six-goal win

10 February 2026 08:15

Players abroad

Estonians abroad

St. Pauli defender Mets set for three-week lay-off after calf injury

4 March 2026 17:10
Estonians abroad

Tõugjas helps Halmstad to another 1-0 win

2 March 2026 15:44
Estonians abroad·Latvians abroad

Käit and Thun make it ten in a row

28 February 2026 23:10
Estonians abroad·Latvians abroad

Palumets on target in Podbrezová rout as Hussar makes Slovak debut

28 February 2026 22:45
Estonians abroad

Mets and Hein teams taste victory in the Bundesliga

28 February 2026 21:08
Latvians abroad

Latvian duel in Czech league ends with Regža’s team win

28 February 2026 20:33
Lithuanians abroad

Petkevičius scores and assists in a win in India

28 February 2026 20:19

Futsal →

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila
Futsal

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

1 March 2026 14:56
Aurora Futsal won Estonia’s women’s futsal championship after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Keila in the final at Kohila. The unbeaten regular-season winners were held 5-5 in normal time despite twice…
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Futsal

Lithuania extend Dentinho’s contract until 2028

25 February 2026 00:09
Kauno Žalgiris regain LFF Futsal Cup with 2-1 final win over Akmenės kraštas
Futsal·Lithuania

Kauno Žalgiris reclaim LFF Futsal Cup with a 2-1 win over Akmenės kraštas

23 February 2026 10:13
Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal Club late fightback offers hope after first-leg defeat to Palma

22 February 2026 21:56
Futsal·Latvia

Riga to face Palma in UEFA Futsal Champions League quarter-finals

22 February 2026 14:27

baltfootballnews

Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian football in English. Breaking news, analysis, interviews, podcasts, vlogs, FM, club profiles, and more.

🇱🇻The 2026 Tonybet Virslīga season was officially 🇱🇻The 2026 Tonybet Virslīga season was officially presented during the league’s season-opening press conference in Riga.

Representatives of all 10 Virslīga clubs, league management, and the Latvian Football Federation gathered to introduce the new campaign and outline the direction of Latvia’s top division.

📈 League budget increases to around €830,000
🎥 New centralized streaming platform Virslīga Plus launches
⚖️ VAR to be reintroduced in April

With new ambitions across the league, 10 clubs are ready to compete as the stage is set for the 2026 season.

📅 Season kicks off March 6
⚽ RFS vs Ogre United

#soccer #TonybetVirsliga #LatvianFootball #BalticFootball #Football
🗣️ Andreas Alm, Head Coach of FK Liepāja, spoke ah 🗣️ Andreas Alm, Head Coach of FK Liepāja, spoke ahead of the new Virslīga season.

Alm reflected on an intense pre-season in which the team played nine friendlies and rotated minutes across the squad. The performances, he admitted, have been inconsistent. Strong at times, but also showing areas that still need improvement.

With the league about to begin, the focus now shifts from experimentation to competition. It’s time to select the strongest XI, build rhythm, and grow through real matches, including domestic fixtures, the cup, and European ties.
The message is clear: friendlies are over. Now the real work begins.

#FKLiepāja #AndreasAlm #Virslīga #LatvianFootball #SeasonStart
🇱🇻🗣️ Didier Zanetti, Head Coach of FK Auda, spoke 🇱🇻🗣️ Didier Zanetti, Head Coach of FK Auda, spoke during the Virslīga press conference about the team’s direction heading into the new season.

He emphasized the strong work ethic shown in pre-season and highlighted the ambition within the group.

Despite the challenges of transition, the objective remains clear, stay competitive and fight as challengers throughout the championship.

#FKAuda #Virslīga #DidierZanetti #LatvianFootball #PressConference
🇫🇮🗣️ Oliver Kangaslahti spoke after Tartu JK Tamme 🇫🇮🗣️ Oliver Kangaslahti spoke after Tartu JK Tammeka’s 1–1 friendly draw against Riga Mariners.

Kangaslahti described Tammeka as a fast, direct team that fights together. He emphasized speed, physicality, and a more aggressive style of play.

He also highlighted his role in leading the team, being vocal, organizing defensively, and bringing intensity to every duel.
With the season approaching, the focus is clear: concede less, score more, and keep improving together.

#TartuTammeka #PremiumLiiga #PreSeason #BalticFootball #FootballInterview
🇪🇪🗣️ Karel Voolaid outlined his vision ahead of th 🇪🇪🗣️ Karel Voolaid outlined his vision ahead of the new season.

Voolaid wants a dynamic team, not locked into one rigid formation, but adaptable and brave in every match. After a more defensive approach last year, the focus now shifts toward attractive, attacking football and long-term growth.

He stressed that closing the gap to Estonia’s top sides won’t happen overnight. Instead, it’s about steady professional steps: improving standards, raising quality across the club, and building balance year by year.

With the season approaching, the message is clear — evolve, compete, and keep growing.

#Tartu #KarelVoolaid #PremiumLiiga #EstonianFootball #coach
⚽🔥 5 Meistriliiga players to follow in the 2026 se ⚽🔥 5 Meistriliiga players to follow in the 2026 season

⚡ William Lins 
Direct, explosive, and never shy in one-on-one situations. Lins brings pace and unpredictability to Paide’s attack, constantly stretching backlines and creating chaos in wide areas. When games get tight, he’s the type of winger who can decide them in a single moment. Expect goals, assists, and highlight-reel runs.

💫 Tristan Pajo
A rising creative force with sharp movement and fearless attacking intent. Pajo’s ability to drift between the lines and unlock defenses makes him one of the most intriguing young profiles to watch. If he adds consistency to his natural flair, this could be the season he attracts wider attention from abroad.

🎯 Pavel Marin
Experience meets elegance. Marin remains one of the most technically refined midfielders around, capable of dictating tempo and delivering decisive passes in crucial moments. His leadership and composure make him vital in big matches — and if the team builds around his strengths, he can still dominate games week after week.

🔥 João Pedro
A powerful midfielder with the mobility to trouble any defense. João Pedro combines physical presence with intelligent positioning inside the box, making him a constant scoring threat. With Levadia aiming high again, his finishing and dribbling abilities could be the key differences in another title push.

🦁 Rauno Sappinen
Proven, experienced, and always dangerous. Sappinen’s movement, aerial strength, and natural goal instinct make him one of the most reliable strikers in the league. When fully fit and confident, he elevates the entire attack. If he hits top form early, defenders are in for a long season.

Which player are YOU watching most this season?👀👇
Did you know? ⚽✨ Unlike men’s football, women’s f Did you know? ⚽✨

Unlike men’s football, women’s football in the Baltics has its own cross-border league: the Women’s Baltic Football League 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪

6 teams, 3 countries and 1 competition, with two clubs from each nation:

🇱🇹 Lithuania
 • FK Gintra
 • MFA Žalgiris-MRU

🇱🇻 Latvia
 • Riga FC Women
 • RFS Women

🇪🇪 Estonia
 • Tallinna FC Flora
 • Saku Sporting

The season has just kicked off, and the first matches are already being played.

💬 What do you think about this league format? Should Baltic men’s football adopt a similar cross-border competition model too?
⚽🔥 5 Virslīga Players to Follow in 2026 season 🇹 ⚽🔥 5 Virslīga Players to Follow in 2026 season 

🇹🇳Raki Aouani
The 21-year-old attacking winger is regarded as one of Tunisia’s most promising recent domestic talents. He earned regular minutes at Étoile Sportive du Sahel and represented his country at the U20 World Cup. With Riga returning to the Champions League and a gap left in the squad, this is his opportunity to make a name for himself in Europe.

🇳🇱Salah Oulad
Developed in the academies of Feyenoord and Arsenal, the Dutch midfielder scored 11 goals in 35 Premier League 2 appearances. He has already impressed in preseason for Riga, scoring against LNZ Cherkasy and making his debut in the Super Cup.

🇨🇮Mamadou Sylla
After joining RFS in 2024, the 20-year-old Ivorian spent time with the reserves and on loan at Super Nova. This preseason he has stood out with strong performances and impressive goals, particularly against Vilnius Žalgiris, building serious momentum ahead of 2026.

🇷🇸Strahinja Rakić
The Serbian U21 international joined RFS last season but had limited minutes. Now pushing for a regular starting role, he offers physical strength and accurate long-range passing as he aims to establish himself as a top holding midfielder in the league.

🇧🇷Fellipe Vieira
The 20-year-old Brazilian arrived at Liepaja from Slovakian side STK 1914 Samorin in January. After a strong preseason, including a goal against Kryvbas, the attacking midfielder is quickly emerging as one of the club’s most exciting additions for 2026.

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