Nauris Bulvītis
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Nauris Bulvītis is a Latvia
n footballer, who is currently free agent.
with FK Šiauliai
, playing 21 games and scoring 1 goal in the Lithuanian A Lyga
. In 2009 Bulvītis returned to Latvia
, signing a contract with FC Tranzit. That season he played 17 matches and scored 1 goal in the Latvian Higher League, before being loaned to the Scottish First Division side Inverness Caledonian Thistle
. He signed on loan until January 2010 after a successful trial spell at the club. He was recommended to join the club by fellow Latvian and former Inverness defender Pāvels Mihadjuks
. Bulvītis made his debut for Caley Thistle in a Co-operative Insurance Cup
match against Annan Athletic
. He scored his first goal against Stranraer
in the CIS cup. FC Tranzit allowed Bulvītis to extend his loan spell at Caley until the end of the season. Bulvītis left Inverness at the end of the 2009-10 season, signing for FK Ventspils
before the start of the Eurocups. Bulvītis played 10 matches for FK Ventspils
, scoring no goals. In January 2011 he went on trial with Spartak Trnava, playing in the Slovak Corgoň Liga, and signed a two and a half year contract with them.
and under-21 level
.
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
n footballer, who is currently free agent.
Club career
Bulvītis started his professional career in 2007 with FC Daugava. He played there for 1 year, making 7 appearances and scoring no goals. In 2008 he had a one-year spell in LithuaniaLithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
with FK Šiauliai
FK Šiauliai
FK Šiauliai is a Lithuanian football team from the city of Šiauliai. The team plays in the Lithuanian top division A Lyga.Before 2004 it was known as "Sakalas Šiauliai".- Participation in Lithuanian Championships :* 2003 – 8th* 2004 – 1st...
, playing 21 games and scoring 1 goal in the Lithuanian A Lyga
A Lyga
The A Lyga is the top division of professional football in Lithuania. It is organized by LFF . League size has varied between 8 and 12 teams over the past few years; for its 2011 season, the league features 12 teams...
. In 2009 Bulvītis returned to Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
, signing a contract with FC Tranzit. That season he played 17 matches and scored 1 goal in the Latvian Higher League, before being loaned to the Scottish First Division side Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
. He signed on loan until January 2010 after a successful trial spell at the club. He was recommended to join the club by fellow Latvian and former Inverness defender Pāvels Mihadjuks
Pavels Mihadjuks
Pāvels Mihadjuks is a Latvian professional association footballer who plays for FK Liepājas Metalurgs in the Latvian Higher League. He previously played for FK Ventspils, which he joined after his contract expired in December 2009....
. Bulvītis made his debut for Caley Thistle in a Co-operative Insurance Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
match against Annan Athletic
Annan Athletic F.C.
Annan Athletic Football Club are an association football club who compete in the Scottish Third Division. They are based in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway...
. He scored his first goal against Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
in the CIS cup. FC Tranzit allowed Bulvītis to extend his loan spell at Caley until the end of the season. Bulvītis left Inverness at the end of the 2009-10 season, signing for FK Ventspils
FK Ventspils
FK Ventspils is a Latvian football club, based at Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions in Ventspils city and is one of the most popular football clubs in the country. FK Ventspils plays in the Latvian Virsliga. They are the current champions of the tournament....
before the start of the Eurocups. Bulvītis played 10 matches for FK Ventspils
FK Ventspils
FK Ventspils is a Latvian football club, based at Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions in Ventspils city and is one of the most popular football clubs in the country. FK Ventspils plays in the Latvian Virsliga. They are the current champions of the tournament....
, scoring no goals. In January 2011 he went on trial with Spartak Trnava, playing in the Slovak Corgoň Liga, and signed a two and a half year contract with them.
International career
Bulvītis has been capped internationally at both - Latvia U-19Latvia national under-19 football team
The Latvia national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year.-Coaching staff:...
and under-21 level
Latvia national under-21 football team
The Latvia national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Latvia and is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body of football in Latvia. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
.