Andrius Bonkas

UEFA B Coach | PFSA Level 2 - Talent ID & Opposition Analysis |
💛 Coach @NorwichCityCSF |
🦉 Player @HoltUnitedFC |
🇱🇹 Toplyga 2026 Scouting Project

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Scouting & tactical analysis focused on under-analysed leagues.

Current project:
🇱🇹 Toplyga - 2026 Season

Team structures. Tactical context. Talent identification.

Full portfolio profile:
https://t.co/yO22PlLi6S

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Banga are 4th in the 🇱🇹 Toplyga despite averaging only 45% possession. Their attacking output is heavily driven by transitions and set-piece efficiency rather than sustained control of the ball.

Full analysis on LinkedIn.

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🇱🇹 Sidas Praleika already looks one of the most complete young midfielders in the Toplyga. The intensity, aggression, and ground coverage he brings at 18 allows him to impact both transitions and possession phases far beyond his age profile.
#TalentID #Scouting #Analysis

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Despite the numerical disadvantage, Panathinaikos arguably created the better late chances and looked more likely to find a winner towards the end.

A good example of how game control is not always reflected purely through possession dominance.

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Had the opportunity to attend the Athens derby between @paofc_ and league leaders AEK last week. 🇬🇷☘️

Excellent experience to feel the atmosphere of a major derby live. #AthensDerby #slgr

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The second half felt perfectly suited to a Rafael Benítez-type defensive approach.

Compact centrally, disciplined distances between lines, strong box defending.

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The key action came late.

As the delivery arrived, attackers broke into the back post zone while defenders were already focused on the ball, losing track of secondary movement.

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@HoltUnitedFC corner routines played a key role in their title-winning season, producing 9 goals and a consistent attacking threat.

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Holt created a consistent threat on corners by manipulating defensive attention to free the back post zone.

The aim wasn’t to overload that area, but to drag defenders away from it through early central movements.

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@adamrace_ @longstrattonfc I think that was the best Long Stratton side I played against in years, very well organised! Huge credit!

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@FKKaunoZalgiris False 9 isn’t just a variation – it removes the centre-backs' reference point.

M. Burba dropping between lines forces a constant decision: step out or hold. Both create problems.

That indecision is what destabilises the line – and drives their attacking output.

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@FutebolLituano The goal should have been prevented – the defenders made the wrong decisions.

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Neutral-phase decisions define the conditions for execution.

If structure, timing, and risk don’t align, pressure will expose the action immediately.

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Džiugas transitioned and scored.

Execution broke down, but the issue starts earlier – the decision created a situation the team wasn’t prepared to handle.

This pattern has cost Šiauliai repeatedly this season.

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At 0–0 in added time, Šiauliai played a short set-piece near halfway without readiness.

No structure around the ball – the next action was rushed under pressure and possession was lost.

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@FutLituanoArg Where do you get this table from because Riteriai changed their name in 2019 (previously Trakai)

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Live football is the best football.

Whenever I have free time, I try to get to a local game – level doesn’t matter. Sometimes it’s just about enjoying it.

But you still notice how ideas spread. Lower leagues adapt from the top – patterns, set pieces.

Good company matters 🐶

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Read in full here: https://t.co/USniJu7xhj

📽 Footage: TOPLYGA
📌 Visual analysis: own
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Andrius Bonkas
UEFA B Coach | Independent Football Scout & Analyst

#TacticalAnalysis #FootballScouting #Toplyga #LietuvosFutbolas

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First 'Žalgiriai Derby' this season.

⚪ Vilniaus Žalgiris controlled the first half.
🟢 Kauno Žalgiris controlled the outcome.

The 3–0 scoreline reflects efficiency in key moments – not overall dominance.

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🧠 Key difference:

Vilniaus Žalgiris generate control and chances.
Kauno Žalgiris recognise moments and change the game.

That adaptability – and clarity in attacking roles – makes their threat more scalable across different match scenarios.