Valdas Ivanauskas is a retired Lithuanian football player and manager, born on August 15, 1964, in Klaipėda, Lithuania. He is best known for his time as a forward, playing for clubs like FK Žalgiris and Hamburger SV. Ivanauskas also represented the Lithuanian national team, earning over 30 caps. After retiring as a player, Ivanauskas transitioned into coaching, managing various teams, including Hamburger SV and FK Žalgiris. His coaching career has seen him achieve notable success, particularly in Lithuania and Germany, where he has contributed to the development of football in the region.