Football club Žalgiris academy

Vision & Mission

The FC Žalgiris Academy is the official talent factory for Vilnius’ flagship football team.

We belong to a football-loving community of thousands, united by a goal: to inspire unforgettable moments while guiding children, parents, and the club toward their shared dreams.

Our ambition is to become a phenomenon in youth development—an institution the city of Vilnius and the green-and-white community proudly point to as a benchmark of professionalism, where knowledge, tools, and people together create something extraordinary.

Academy mission: unlock every player’s full potential by providing the knowledge and resources they need to grow.

Patirtis ir vertybės

Established in 2008 as the children’s academy we have always been closely linked with FK Žalgiris and its green-and-white colours.

In 2023 the academy entered a new era, becoming an integral part of the Žalgiris family.

Our values
Versatility on and off the pitch
Responsibility & discipline for every decision we make
Attention to detail
Daily improvement
Helping ourselves and others to progress

Community

More than 600 boys and girls aged 5–19 train with us year-round.

Our staff—licensed coaches (UEFA PRO, A, B, C), physiotherapists, psychologists, doctors, mentors, and managers—devote their knowledge, energy, and heart to our players and their families every day.

Why Choose Žalgiris Academy?

Top-tier recognition. One of just seven Lithuanian academies awarded 3 stars in the LFF certification programme, which audits both coaching quality and management processes.

Complete development pyramid. Teams for every age and both genders, from grassroots to senior football.

Proven results. Regular national champions across multiple age groups; 15–30 players each year earn call-ups to Lithuanian youth national teams.

Our own home grounds. The FK Žalgiris home stadium and the Senvagė Gymnasium Stadium (Širvintų g. 80) with dedicated facilities for our academy members.

Goals & Methods

We prioritise quality over quantity, delivering a seamless development pathway that extends beyond the pitch.

Regular workshops on nutrition, sleep, and workload planning promote a healthy, active lifestyle for the whole community.

Objective: cultivate young footballers of the highest sporting calibre.

Approach: 2–5 training sessions per week, participation in local and international tournaments, plus Lithuanian championships.

We also host friendlies, sports festivals, camps, and family events.