33·Legends

Andriy Shevchenko vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino

Ukraine against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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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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Juan Alberto Schiaffino

Uruguay · 1950–59 · CM

Almanac rating
94
Rank in Uruguay
#1 of 33
Caps
21 · 8 goals
Clubs
Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma

The Maracanã fell quiet in the 66th minute on 16 July 1950, when he met Ghiggia's cross and put Uruguay level against a Brazil side already being called champions. That afternoon brought the 1950 World Cup, and he added three Uruguayan titles with Peñarol, a world record move to Milan for 52 million lire in 1954, three Serie A championships in 1955, 1957 and 1959, and the Latin Cup in 1956. Career record: 21 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma.

The verdict

The almanac puts Andriy Shevchenko ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.

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