Aleksandrs Cauņa vs Marians Pahars
Latvia against Latvia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aleksandrs Cauņa
Latvia · CM
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Latvia
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 45 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, JFK Olimps, Watford
A silky playmaker with an eye for goal, his time at CSKA Moscow highlighted a career of elegant midfield mastery. Career record: 45 caps and 12 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, JFK Olimps, Watford.
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Marians Pahars
Latvia · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Latvia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, Southampton, Anorthosis Famagusta
- Honours
- 3× national Player of the Year (1999–2001)
The beloved Latvian wizard, whose electrifying pace and clinical finishing terrorised Premier League defences for Southampton. Career record: 75 caps and 15 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, Southampton, Anorthosis Famagusta; honours include 3× national Player of the Year (1999–2001).
The verdict
The almanac puts Marians Pahars ahead by 2 rating points, 82 against 80.
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