Raivis Hšcanovics
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Raivis Hščanovičs is a Latvia
n footballer, currently playing for FK Jūrmala-VV in the Latvian Higher League.
n club Skonto FC
in 2007. During his time with Skonto he went on a trial stint with the Polish side Lechia Gdansk
. During the 2009 season Hščanovičs appeared in 26 league matches and scored 5 goals, while playing as a defender. He also made his European debut for Skonto FC
on 16 July 2009 in a Europa League second qualifying round match played against Derry City F.C.
. During his time with the club he appeared in 50 league matches scoring 8 goals.
In March 2010 his contract was terminated with Skonto FC
. He later joined Toronto FC
. He made his debut for Toronto in away loss to New England Revolution
10 April 2010. After making 17 appearances in all competitions in the 2010 season with Toronto he was released by the club on November 24.
In March 2011 Hščanovičs signed a contract with FK Jūrmala-VV for the upcoming season.
national team in a 1-1 draw with Greece. He has also played for the Latvia national under-21 football team
.
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, currently playing for FK Jūrmala-VV in the Latvian Higher League.
Club
Hščanovičs began his career with top LatviaLatvia
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 club Skonto FC
Skonto FC
Skonto FC is a Latvian football club, founded in 1991. The club plays at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. Skonto won the Virsliga in the first 14 seasons of the league's existence , and often provides the core of the Latvia national football team...
in 2007. During his time with Skonto he went on a trial stint with the Polish side Lechia Gdansk
Lechia Gdansk
Lechia Gdańsk is a Polish football club based in Gdańsk, Poland. The club's name comes from Lechia, a poetic name for Poland. The club was founded by people expelled from Lwów, who were supporters of Lechia Lwów. Founded in 1945, Lechia was a powerhouse in Polish football during the mid-1950s...
. During the 2009 season Hščanovičs appeared in 26 league matches and scored 5 goals, while playing as a defender. He also made his European debut for Skonto FC
Skonto FC
Skonto FC is a Latvian football club, founded in 1991. The club plays at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. Skonto won the Virsliga in the first 14 seasons of the league's existence , and often provides the core of the Latvia national football team...
on 16 July 2009 in a Europa League second qualifying round match played against Derry City F.C.
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
. During his time with the club he appeared in 50 league matches scoring 8 goals.
In March 2010 his contract was terminated with Skonto FC
Skonto FC
Skonto FC is a Latvian football club, founded in 1991. The club plays at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. Skonto won the Virsliga in the first 14 seasons of the league's existence , and often provides the core of the Latvia national football team...
. He later joined Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
. He made his debut for Toronto in away loss to New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
10 April 2010. After making 17 appearances in all competitions in the 2010 season with Toronto he was released by the club on November 24.
In March 2011 Hščanovičs signed a contract with FK Jūrmala-VV for the upcoming season.
International
On 7 October 2003 Hščanovičs debuted for the Latvian Under-17Latvia national football team
The Latvian national football team is controlled by the Latvian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Latvia and represents the country in international football competitions, such as the World Cup and the European Championships. So far, they have never qualified for a FIFA World...
national team in a 1-1 draw with Greece. He has also played for the Latvia national under-21 football team
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...
.