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01 / Latvia · 1999–2014

Māris Verpakovskis

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Caps · Latvia
104
Goals · Latvia
29
Life
1979
Clubs
Skonto, FC Dynamo Kyiv, Ergotelis
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Latvia
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The Latvian talisman who famously scored against the Czech Republic at Euro 2004, enchanting fans with his intelligent runs and tireless work rate. Career record: 104 caps and 29 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, FC Dynamo Kyiv, Ergotelis.

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Career record

1995–2001FK Liepājas Metalurgs
2001–2003Skonto
2003–2011FC Dynamo Kyiv
2007–2007Getafe CF
2007–2008HNK Hajduk Split
2008–2009RC Celta de Vigo
2009–2011Ergotelis
2011–2013FC Baku
2013–2014Ergotelis
2014–2015FK Liepāja
Latvia104 caps, 29 goals

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One rank below: Marians Pahars at #2.

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

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