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22 July 2026 · Baltic Football News

Ēriks Punculs signs for FK Cēsis

The experienced Latvian striker joins after more than 160 top-flight appearances and a career that includes Valmiera, Riga FC and Liepāja.

Ēriks Punculs holding an FK Cēsis shirt at his signing

FK Cēsis have signed Ēriks Punculs, the 32-year-old Latvian striker, as reported by Baltic Football News on 22 July 2026.

Punculs joins after spells with Valmiera FC, Riga FC, FK Liepāja, Spartaks Jūrmala, FS Metta and Liepājas Metalurgs, as well as time in Spain. He has made more than 160 appearances in Latvia’s top flight and scored over 30 Virslīga goals. He has played in European competition, come through Latvia’s youth international sides, and earned senior national-team selection.

The signing was announced together with Chris Wilkinson’s appointment as head of recruitment, following the men’s promotion to the 2. līga and the launch of Cēsis 2030.

I’m proud to join FK Cēsis at such an exciting time in the club’s history. I want to bring my experience, score goals, help the younger players develop and do everything I can to help FK Cēsis continue moving forward.

Ēriks Punculs

Combined with the signing of a player of Ēriks’ quality and experience, today represents another important step in our ambition to build one of the most successful football clubs in the Baltic region.

Ben Tilney, co-owner, Four Castles Global

Source: Baltic Football News