Aleksandrs Koļinko vs Kaspars Gorkšs
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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Kaspars Gorkšs
Latvia · CB
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Latvia
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 89 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- FK Auda, Queens Park Rangers, Reading
A commanding presence at the heart of the defence, his aerial prowess, uncompromising tackling, and leadership were the bedrock of his teams. Career record: 89 caps and 8 goals for Latvia; club career at FK Auda, Queens Park Rangers, Reading.
The verdict
The almanac puts Aleksandrs Koļinko ahead by 1 rating point, 81 against 80.
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