Igors Stepanovs

Latvian footballer and defender

Igors Stepanovs - Latvian footballer and defender
Born

January 21st, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Latvia

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A defender played for the Latvia national football team and clubs such as FC Skonto and Arsenal. Competed in UEFA Euro 2004 with the national team. Also played in various European leagues, contributing to teams in Latvia and abroad.

Represented Latvia in UEFA Euro 2004

Played for Arsenal in the Premier League

Competed with FC Skonto in Latvian league

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