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Czech national team striker
Already at the age of 20, he received the compelling nickname - Ostrava's Maradona - after still representing the "Banik" club, in the first two matches for the national team scored a goal each. Since then, he only confirms generous advances. When he was determined to bring this talent to Britain, the club won a case against the Department of Labor in an arbitration court, which for almost two months did not want to give permission for the player to work in England - he missed matches for the national team. Unique speed and stunning goal sense - these are the characteristics for which Baroš is considered even more dangerous than Jan Koller. The proof is - 16 goals in 25 matches for the national team and real chances in the future to beat established Antonín Puč's record - 34 goals for the national team. If injuries don't hinder, pursuing the striker - 2/3 of the last season Baroš missed due to a broken leg, suffered in September when he collided with Markus Babbel. But, recovered in the summer, the striker has already gained form, scoring four goals in four national team matches.
Latvian national team striker
When he is watched off the field, it is hard to imagine that the main hopes of the Latvian national team's attack are connected with this not-so-tall young man. But as soon as the striker steps onto the field, everything changes in an instant. Technical, possessing a strong shot, goal-oriented, without a doubt engaging in tough battles - this is the visiting card of Māris Verpakovskis, Alexander Starkov's team. It is no wonder that last winter Premier League representatives fought over this player together with Kiev and Samara. The striker chose Kiev, where he quickly earned a place in the starting lineup, something that is not achieved by everyone. Verpakovskis goes to the European Championship ranked second in the list of most effective Latvians - 12 goals in 32 matches. He has hopes to surpass his national team mate - Marians Pahars, who has scored 15 goals in 60 matches.
