Andrejs Rubins vs Juris Laizāns
Latvia against Latvia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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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 cannot separate them: both are rated 80.
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