Marians Pahars vs Māris Verpakovskis
Latvia against Latvia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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).
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 1 rating point, 83 against 82.
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