A legendary striker for Dynamo Tbilisi, Shengelia's clinical finishing and powerful runs terrorized defences in the Soviet Top League. Career record: 26 caps and 11 goals for Georgia; club career at FC Torpedo Kutaisi, FC Dinamo Tbilisi, IFK Holmsund.
| 1973–1976 | FC Torpedo Kutaisi |
| 1977–1988 | FC Dinamo Tbilisi |
| 1989–1990 | IFK Holmsund |
| 1989–1989 | Östers IF |
| 1989–1989 | IFK Holmsund |
| Georgia | 26 caps, 11 goals |
One rank above: Murtaz Khurtsilava at #7.
One rank below: Shota Arveladze at #9.
Georgia's editorial top five: Slava Metreveli · David Kipiani · Khvicha Kvaratskhelia · Kakha Kaladze · Mikheil Meskhi.