Aleksandrs Koļinko vs Juris Laizāns
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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Juris Laizāns
Latvia · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Latvia
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 113 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, PFC CSKA Moscow, FC Kuban Krasnodar
A tenacious defensive midfielder, his ball-winning ability and astute positioning provided vital protection for the Latvian defence. Career record: 113 caps and 15 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, PFC CSKA Moscow, FC Kuban Krasnodar.
The verdict
The almanac puts Aleksandrs Koļinko ahead by 1 rating point, 81 against 80.
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