
A steady and industrious right-back, he was a dependable presence, offering both defensive solidity and attacking impetus down the flank. Career record: 65 caps and 1 goals for Latvia; club career at FK Liepājas Metalurgs, Shuvalan FK, Aston Villa.
| 2002–2010 | FK Liepājas Metalurgs |
| 2010–2012 | FC Anzhi Makhachkala |
| 2011–2011 | FC Khimki |
| 2012–2015 | Shuvalan FK |
| 2012–2012 | FK Liepājas Metalurgs |
| 2012–2013 | Newcastle United |
| 2013–2014 | Aston Villa |
| 2014–2015 | AS Monaco |
| 2015–today | FK Liepāja |
| Latvia | 65 caps, 1 goals |
One rank above: Igors Stepanovs at #17.
One rank below: Raivis Jurkovskis at #19.
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