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16 / Latvia · 1929–1939

Ēriks Pētersons

SS finisherclutch
Caps · Latvia
63
Goals · Latvia
24
Life
1909–1987
Clubs
Rīgas FK
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for Latvia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A prolific Latvian inside-forward, celebrated for his clever movement and knack for finding space to score important goals. Career record: 63 caps and 24 goals for Latvia; club career at Rīgas FK.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q38304
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Career record

1929–1939Rīgas FK
Latvia63 caps, 24 goals

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One rank above: Artis Lazdiņš at #15.

One rank below: Igors Stepanovs at #17.

Latvia's editorial top five: Māris Verpakovskis · Marians Pahars · Vitālijs Astafjevs · Aleksandrs Koļinko · Andris Vaņins.

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