Aleksandrs Koļinko vs Andrejs Rubins
Latvia against Latvia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Aleksandrs Koļinko
Latvia · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 81
- Rank in Latvia
- #4 of 33
- Clubs
- Crystal Palace, Rubin Kazan, FC Baltika Kaliningrad
A fearless shot-stopper, his acrobatic saves and commanding presence between the posts were instrumental in Latvia's historic Euro 2004 qualification. Career record: club career at Crystal Palace, Rubin Kazan, FC Baltika Kaliningrad.
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Andrejs Rubins
Latvia · 2000s · LB
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Latvia
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 117 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, FC Shinnik Yaroslavl, Shamakhi FK
A dynamic left-back, his tireless runs down the flank and pinpoint crosses were a feature of the Latvian attack at Euro 2004. Career record: 117 caps and 10 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, FC Shinnik Yaroslavl, Shamakhi FK.
The verdict
The almanac puts Aleksandrs Koļinko ahead by 1 rating point, 81 against 80.
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