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Oskars Kļava
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18 / Latvia · 2005–2013

Oskars Kļava

RB anchor
Caps · Latvia
65
Goals · Latvia
1
Life
1983
Clubs
FK Liepājas Metalurgs, Shuvalan FK, Aston Villa
#18
Editorial rank of 33 for Latvia
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

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.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q742296
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Career record

2002–2010FK Liepājas Metalurgs
2010–2012FC Anzhi Makhachkala
2011–2011FC Khimki
2012–2015Shuvalan FK
2012–2012FK Liepājas Metalurgs
2012–2013Newcastle United
2013–2014Aston Villa
2014–2015AS Monaco
2015–todayFK Liepāja
Latvia65 caps, 1 goals

Sources

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One rank above: Igors Stepanovs at #17.

One rank below: Raivis Jurkovskis at #19.

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

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