Andrejs Rubins vs Marians Pahars
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.
Marians Pahars
Latvia · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Latvia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, Southampton, Anorthosis Famagusta
- Honours
- 3× national Player of the Year (1999–2001)
The beloved Latvian wizard, whose electrifying pace and clinical finishing terrorised Premier League defences for Southampton. Career record: 75 caps and 15 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, Southampton, Anorthosis Famagusta; honours include 3× national Player of the Year (1999–2001).
The verdict
The almanac puts Marians Pahars ahead by 2 rating points, 82 against 80.
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