Juris Laizāns vs Kaspars Gorkšs
Latvia against Latvia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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Kaspars Gorkšs
Latvia · CB
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Latvia
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 89 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- FK Auda, Queens Park Rangers, Reading
A commanding presence at the heart of the defence, his aerial prowess, uncompromising tackling, and leadership were the bedrock of his teams. Career record: 89 caps and 8 goals for Latvia; club career at FK Auda, Queens Park Rangers, Reading.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 80.
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