Andriy Shevchenko vs Oleksandr Shovkovskyi
Ukraine against Ukraine. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Andriy Shevchenko
Ukraine · 2003–04 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Ukraine
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 111 · 48 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2004 · 5× Hall of Fame (2004–2004)
Ukraine's favourite son, the clinical Milan striker lifted the Champions League in 2003 and earned the 2004 Ballon d'Or for his prolific goal-scoring. Career record: 111 caps and 48 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea; honours include Ballon d'Or 2004, 5× Hall of Fame (2004–2004).
Oleksandr Shovkovskyi
Ukraine · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Ukraine
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 92 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dynamo-3 Kyiv, FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The legendary Dynamo Kyiv custodian was a penalty shootout hero for Ukraine at the 2006 World Cup, cementing his status as a national icon. Career record: 92 caps and 0 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo-3 Kyiv, FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Andriy Shevchenko ahead by 8 rating points, 95 against 87.
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