Aleksandrs Koļinko vs Vitālijs Astafjevs
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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Vitālijs Astafjevs
Latvia · 2000s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Latvia
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 167 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, Bristol Rovers, Rubin Kazan
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.
The verdict
The almanac puts Vitālijs Astafjevs ahead by 1 rating point, 82 against 81.
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