33·Legends

Andriy Shevchenko vs Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko

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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).

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Oleksiy Mykhaylychenko

Ukraine · 1983–96 · CM

Almanac rating
88
Rank in Ukraine
#5 of 33
Caps
41 · 9 goals
Clubs
FC Dynamo Kyiv, U.C. Sampdoria, Rangers
Honours
4× Hall of Fame

In Frankfurt on 18 June 1988 he made it 2-1 against England after twenty-eight minutes, the middle goal of a 3-1 win on the Soviet Union's way to the final. Olympic gold in Seoul that same year followed a European Championship final, and he added the Cup Winners' Cup with Dynamo Kyiv, Serie A with Sampdoria, five straight Scottish titles at Rangers, and Soviet Footballer of the Year in 1988. Career record: 41 caps and 9 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, U.C. Sampdoria, Rangers; honours include 4× Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Andriy Shevchenko ahead by 7 rating points, 95 against 88.

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