Ukrainian · Kyiv, Ukraine · Born 29 September 1976Ukrainian football striker and Ballon d'Or winner, legendary AC Milan goalscorer who became Ukraine's all-time leading scorer with 48 international goals.
Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included Champions League 2003 (Milan), Or 2004, Serie A 2x. In football, technical refinement and competitive experience at the highest level are the ultimate hallmarks of sustained greatness — qualities that Andriy demonstrated consistently throughout an extended career. The longevity and quality of Andriy's achievements place them firmly among the most respected figures in the modern history of football. The standard Andriy Shevchenko set across his career in football reflects the level of preparation, tactical intelligence and competitive focus that consistently separates the truly elite from the rest of the field. The dedication required to perform consistently in football at international level defined every aspect of Andriy Shevchenko's approach to the sport.
Winning the 2004 Ballon d'Or
How They Played
Clinical finisher with pace, intelligent movement and lethal left foot
Lasting Impact
Greatest Ukrainian footballer of all time and one of the finest strikers of the 2000s
Career Honours
- Champions League 2003 (Milan)
- Or 2004
- Serie A 2x
- 111 Ukraine caps, 48 goals
- Champions League 2003
- Ballon d'Or 2004
- Serie A 2004
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamo Kyiv | 1994–1999 | — | 117 | 48 | #10 |
| AC Milan | 1999–2006 | — | 296 | 173 | — |
| Chelsea | 2006–2009 | £30m | 77 | 23 | — |
 Ukraine | — | — | 111 | 48 | — |
Ukrainian Athletes