Marians Pahars vs Vitālijs Astafjevs
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).
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Vitālijs Astafjevs
Latvia · 2000s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Latvia
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 167 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- Skonto, Bristol Rovers, Rubin Kazan
Latvia's most capped player, this tireless engine was the captain and heartbeat of the side that reached Euro 2004. Career record: 167 caps and 16 goals for Latvia; club career at Skonto, Bristol Rovers, Rubin Kazan.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 82.
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