Raimonds Laizāns

Stalwart GK Right-footed clutch

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1964

Clubs

FK Liepājas Metalurgs, FC Karpaty Lviv, Skonto

#14

Editorial rank of 33 for Latvia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The legendary Latvian goalkeeper, a hero of Euro 2004, whose brilliant saves and calm authority epitomised his country's defiant spirit. Career record: 31 caps and 31 goals for Latvia; club career at FK Liepājas Metalurgs, FC Karpaty Lviv, Skonto.

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