Andriy Shevchenko was a swift, ruthless striker who became the finest footballer Ukraine has produced. Blessed with pace, power and a cold-blooded finish, he terrorised defences across Europe and stood among the most feared marksmen of his time.
He reached his peak at AC Milan, where his goals delivered a Serie A title and a Champions League crown, and where he became the club’s record scorer in the modern era. His individual brilliance was crowned with the Ballon d’Or.
A later move to Chelsea proved less fruitful, but it did little to diminish a reputation forged in Milan. As a talismanic leader for his country, Shevchenko carried Ukrainian football to the world stage.