Andrejs Rubins vs Māris Verpakovskis
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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Māris Verpakovskis
Latvia · 2000s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Latvia
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 104 · 29 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, FC Dynamo Kyiv, Ergotelis
The Latvian talisman who famously scored against the Czech Republic at Euro 2004, enchanting fans with his intelligent runs and tireless work rate. Career record: 104 caps and 29 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, FC Dynamo Kyiv, Ergotelis.
The verdict
The almanac puts Māris Verpakovskis ahead by 3 rating points, 83 against 80.
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