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33 / Latvia · 2003–2011

Ģirts Karlsons

ST finisher
Caps · Latvia
49
Goals · Latvia
9
Life
1981
Clubs
FK Liepājas Metalurgs, Shamakhi FK, Pro Duta
#33
Editorial rank of 33 for Latvia
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A powerful Latvian number nine, celebrated for his physical presence and relentless hunger for goals in the penalty box. Career record: 49 caps and 9 goals for Latvia; club career at FK Liepājas Metalurgs, Shamakhi FK, Pro Duta.

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Identity and career · Wikidata Q2268891
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Career record

1998–2003FK Liepājas Metalurgs
2004–2004FC Shinnik Yaroslavl
2005–2005FK Venta
2005–2007FK Liepājas Metalurgs
2008–2008De Graafschap
2008–2009FK Liepājas Metalurgs
2009–2012Shamakhi FK
2012–2013FK Liepājas Metalurgs
2013–2013Pro Duta
2014–2014FC Neman Grodno
2014–todayFK Ventspils
Latvia49 caps, 9 goals

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One rank above: Dzintars Sproģis at #32.

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

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