33·Legends

Andriy Shevchenko vs Luis Suárez

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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Luis Suárez

Luis Suárez

Uruguay · 2010–21 · ST

Almanac rating
93
Rank in Uruguay
#2 of 33
Caps
143 · 69 goals
Clubs
AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona
Honours
national Player of the Year 2014 · European Golden Shoe 2014 · Golden Boot 2014

In the final minute of extra time in Johannesburg on 2 July 2010 he stopped Adiyiah's header on his own goal line with both hands, walked off with a red card, and was gone when Gyan's penalty hit the crossbar. He won the 2011 Copa América, the 2015 Champions League with Barcelona, five Spanish titles including Atlético's in 2021, the Eredivisie with Ajax, two European Golden Shoes, and stands as Uruguay's record scorer on 69 goals. Career record: 143 caps and 69 goals for Uruguay; club career at AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona; honours include European Golden Shoe 2014, Golden Boot 2014, national Player of the Year 2014.

The verdict

The almanac puts Andriy Shevchenko ahead by 2 rating points, 95 against 93.

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