Dovydas Sasnauskas
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dovydas Sasnauskas | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 2007[1] | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sheffield United | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chelsea | |||
| Sheffield United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Sheffield United | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–25 | → Buxton (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Lithuania U-19 | 3 | (1) | |
| Lithuania U-21 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Dovydas Sasnauskas (born 16 February 2007) is an English-born Lithuanian footballer who plays as a defender for Sheffield United.[2]
Club career
Sasnauskas started his career with Chelsea's youth development squad before signing for Sheffield United's youth development squad in 2023.[3] He signed his first senior professional contract in July 2024.[4][5] Later in 2024, he joined Buxton on loan in the National League North where he made four appearances for the Bucks[6]. He was recalled from his loan spell in January 2025 due to injuries at his parent club.[7]
In July 2025, Sasnauskas signed a new long-term contract with the Blades.[8] Sasnauskas made his senior debut for Sheffield United on 14 August 2025 starting in 2-1 defeat to Birmingham City in the League Cup.[9][10] An error from Sasnauskas led to Birmingham City scoring the opening goal in the defeat at St Andrew's Stadium.[11][12]
Style of play
Sasnauskas plays as a centre-half.[3][10]
Personal life
Dovydas Sasnauskas was born in England to Lithuanian parents and he speaks Lithuanian.[3]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Buxton (loan)[6] | 2024–25 | NL North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sheffield United | 2025–26 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Dovydas Sasnauskas". ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Dovydas Sasnauskas sezonui ruošiasi su pagrindine „Sheffield United" komanda". TV3 (in Lithuanian). 16 July 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Hall, Danny (14 July 2025). "Sheffield United rookie could exploit transfer uncertainty to seize first-team chance after future decision". The Star. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Seven pen pro deals". Sheffield United Football Club. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "17-metis lietuvis pasirašė profesionalią sutartį su „Sheffield United" klubu Visą straipsnį galite rasti". TV3 Sportas (in Lithuanian). 10 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ a b Mail, Harry (31 July 2025). "Sheffield United defender Dovydas Sasnauskas had a 'decent' game against OGC Nice on Wednesday, according to The Star reporter Danny Hall". the72.co.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ Duffy, Mark (17 January 2025). "Doncaster Rovers defender joins Buxton on loan, but Sheffield United and Stockport County players return to parent clubs". Buxton Advertiser. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Academy duo pen new deals". Sheffield United Football Club. 9 July 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Dovydas Sasnauskas makes senior debut as Sheffield United exit Carabao Cup". Baltic Football News. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ a b "18-metis lietuvis debiutavo pagrindinėje „Sheffield United" klubo sudėtyje". LRT Lituanica Sportas (in Lithuanian). 14 August 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Birmingham lead Sheffield Utd after a horrific back-pass from Dovydas Sasnauskas". Sky Sports News. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "18-mečio lietuvio debiutas istoriniame Anglijos futbolo klube prisvilo". 15min (in Lithuanian). 14 August 2025. Retrieved 17 August 2025.