Andrejs Rubins Wiki
Andrejs Rubins Biography
Who was Andrejs Rubins?
FORMER Crystal Palace star Andrejs Rubins has tragically passed away at the age of just 43.
The left-sided midfielder is best known for his impressive goal against Liverpool in the 2000/01 League Cup semi-final first leg.
He also represented the Latvian national team 117 times, the second highest figure in his country’s history.
At club level, he also played for Spartak Moscow and Qarabag.
Career
Rubins began his career in his native Latvia, but first broke through with Östers IF in Sweden. He joined Palace in 2000 from Skonto F.C and left for Spartak Moscow in December 2002.
The midfielder continued his career in Europe and Azerbaijan before retiring with a hip injury in 2013.
Internationally, Rubins is considered one of the greatest Latvian players of all time, representing his country 117 times, the second most in history, over 13 years.
“The thoughts of everyone associated with Crystal Palace are with Andrejs’s loved ones at this truly sad time.”
Former Palace star Clinton Morrison was among those who paid tribute to Rubins after his death was confirmed.
He said: “What sad news. He played with Rubins, a good player and a brilliant person.
“Thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
Causes of death
No cause of death was given after the announcement.
A statement from Palace read: “Crystal Palace Football Club was deeply saddened to learn that former player Andrejs Rubins has passed away aged 43.
Rubins represented the club 37 times between 2000 and 2002, and is best known to fans for his memorable goal against Liverpool in the 2000/01 League Cup.
“His other goal from him in club colors was equally remarkable, from 30 meters against Leicester City, also in the League Cup. The goal helped Palace reach the semi-finals of the competition.”
