Kaspars Gorkšs vs Māris Verpakovskis
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.
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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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