San Diego ? Tampa Bay’s Martin Gramatica and Oakland’s Sebastian Janikowski have more in common than strong, accurate legs and a background in soccer.

They’re the first foreign-born kickers to face each other in the Super Bowl in 24 years. Similarities probably stop there.

Gramatica is 5-foot-8, 170 pounds and grew up in Argentina; Janikowski is 6-2, 255 pounds and grew up in Poland.

“He’s a very strong kicker,” Gramatica said. “He can use his leg and get the ball there. I have to use my whole body. I don’t have a choice.”

Janikowski may have the bigger, stronger body, but Gramatica has plenty of range, too.

The Bucs figure any time they cross an opponent’s 35-yard line they can count on getting at least three points. That’s the attitude you develop when you’ve got a kicker who’s so dependable his nickname is Automatica.

“We have the best kicker in the league,” Bucs coach Jon Gruden said. “His consistency speaks for itself.”

In four seasons, Gramatica has proven to be more than just one of the most reliable scoring threats in the NFL. He and brother Bill, who plays for the Arizona Cardinals, also have a reputation for being excitable.

Martin has toned down his act since Bill suffered a season-ending knee injury celebrating a field goal two years ago. He no longer hops up and down or jumps into the arms of teammates after extra points.

But, hey, this is the Super Bowl and not even Gramatica is sure how he’d react if he were to boot the game winner in Sunday’s game against Oakland.

“Hopefully it doesn’t come down to that,” Gramatica said. “I want to win by a lot.”