Kaspars Gorkšs vs Marians Pahars
Latvia against Latvia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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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