Andris Vaņins vs Marians Pahars
Latvia against Latvia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Andris Vaņins
Latvia · GK
- Almanac rating
- 81
- Rank in Latvia
- #5 of 33
- Clubs
- FK Ventspils, FC Moscow, FC Sion
A reliable figure in goal for Latvia, his excellent reflexes and leadership were key to many hard-fought results. Career record: club career at FK Ventspils, FC Moscow, FC Sion.
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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 1 rating point, 82 against 81.
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