Andriy Shevchenko vs Fernando Redondo: Stats Compared
Striker, Ukraine (born 1976, retired 2012) · Defensive Midfielder, Argentina (born 1969, retired 2004)
When Andriy Shevchenko and Fernando Redondo are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Legacy is the only real measure that outlives the numbers, and both have staked towering claims. Across his senior career Andriy Shevchenko notched 369 goals in 803 appearances (0.46 per game), while Fernando Redondo recorded 30 in 450 (0.07 per game). Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Andriy Shevchenko is credited with 0 and Fernando Redondo with 60. In major honours Andriy Shevchenko collected 9 — headlined by 1× UEFA Champions League (2003) — whereas Fernando Redondo amassed 5, led by 2× La Liga (1995, 1997). History will file Andriy Shevchenko under flair-driven greatness and Fernando Redondo under silky greatness — different shelves, same temple. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Andriy Shevchenko's landmark level arrived around 2003 with a career spanning Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea; Fernando Redondo's came around 1998 across Argentinos Juniors, Real Madrid, AC Milan. The honest conclusion is that comparison enriches appreciation rather than crowns a single winner.
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Player profiles
Ukrainian striker and Dynamo Kyiv legend, Champions League winner with AC Milan in 2003; Ballon d'Or winner in 2004.
“A clinical, explosive striker with pace, finishing and an eye for European nights.”
A supremely elegant defensive midfielder famed for his flowing hair and a single backheel that became one of the sport's most replayed pieces of skill.
“An elegant, deep-lying playmaker who shielded the defence while dictating play with effortless long passing.”
Head-to-head stats
Career goals by season
Representative career seasons — goals per season for each player across their documented clubs.
Attribute radar
Attribute ratings are peak-era, 0–100. Different positions naturally skew the profile.
Attribute comparison
Trophy breakdown
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2003)
- 1× Serie A (2004)
- 1× UEFA Super Cup (2003)
- 5× Ukrainian Premier League
- 1× Ukrainian Cup
- 2× La Liga (1995, 1997)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1998, 2000)
- 1× Intercontinental Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1994 Dynamo Kyiv debut
- 1997 Hat-trick in the Champions League against Barcelona
- 1999 Signed for AC Milan
- 2003 Champions League winner, scored in the final on penalties
- 2004 Ballon d'Or winner
- 2006 Joined Chelsea in an unsuccessful spell
- 2009 Returned to Dynamo Kyiv
- 1987 Professional debut for Argentinos Juniors
- 1995 Won La Liga with Real Madrid
- 1998 Won Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Real Madrid
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at AC Milan
- Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 30 goals in 450 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Reasonable people will disagree, but Andriy Shevchenko wins out by a clear margin on the weight of a sharper goalscoring record.
Andriy Shevchenko edges it (a clear margin)
