How many caps did Vitālijs Astafjevs win for Latvia?

Vitālijs Astafjevs won 167 caps for Latvia, scoring 16 goals.

Which clubs did Vitālijs Astafjevs play for?

FK Daugava (2003) (1990–1992), FC Daugava Riga (1990–1991), Skonto (1992–1996), FK Austria Wien (1996–1997), Skonto (1997–1999), Bristol Rovers (2000–2003), Admira Wacker (2003–2004), Rubin Kazan (2004–2005), Skonto (2006–2008), JFK Olimps (2008–2008), FK Ventspils (2009–2009), JFK Olimps (2009–2009).

Where does Vitālijs Astafjevs rank among Latvia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Vitālijs Astafjevs #3 of Latvia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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03 / Latvia · 1992–2010

Vitālijs Astafjevs

CDM anchorleader

Caps · Latvia

167

Goals · Latvia

Life

1971

Clubs

Skonto, Bristol Rovers, Rubin Kazan

Editorial rank of 33 for Latvia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Latvia's most capped player, this tireless engine was the captain and heartbeat of the side that reached Euro 2004. Career record: 167 caps and 16 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, Bristol Rovers, Rubin Kazan.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q362955

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Career record

1990–1992	FK Daugava (2003)
1990–1991	FC Daugava Riga
1992–1996	Skonto
1996–1997	FK Austria Wien
1997–1999	Skonto
2000–2003	Bristol Rovers
2003–2004	Admira Wacker
2004–2005	Rubin Kazan
2006–2008	Skonto
2008–2008	JFK Olimps
2009–2009	FK Ventspils
2009–2009	JFK Olimps
Latvia	167 caps, 16 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Latvia checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Latvia checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Latvia legends whose careers overlapped Astafjevs's

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Around Astafjevs in the almanac

One rank above: Marians Pahars at #2.

One rank below: Aleksandrs Koļinko at #4.

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

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