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Falkirk signs Latvia defender Deniss Melniks to two-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Falkirk signs Latvia defender Deniss Melniks to two-year deal

Summary

Falkirk has announced the signing of Latvia international Deniss Melniks on a two-year contract, effective July 1. The 23-year-old defender, who has 11 international caps, will join from FK Auda after winning the Latvian Cup in 2025. Falkirk manager John McGlynn stated that Melniks' versatility and physical presence will fit well into the team's style of play. This marks the fifth signing for Falkirk this summer, as they aim to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Deniss Melniks joins Falkirk from FK Auda on July 1.
•Melniks has 11 caps for Latvia and won the 2025 Latvian Cup.
•He is Falkirk's fifth signing of the summer.
•Falkirk manager John McGlynn praised Melniks' versatility.
•Melniks aims to develop further in the Scottish Premiership.

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3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Falkirk sign Latvia defender Melniks

What they're saying

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Latvia international Deniss Melniks will "fit into our style of play with ease", says Falkirk manager John McGlynn after signing the versatile centre-back on a two-year contract. Milniks, 23, who has 11 international caps, will join the Bairns on 1 July once his contract with Latvian side FK Auda expires. Former Riga FC and Torino youth player Melniks becomes Falkirk's fifth signing this summer.
— Yahoo Sports

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