Carlos Tevez vs Andriy Shevchenko: Stats Compared
Striker, Argentina (born 1984, retired 2021) · Striker, Ukraine (born 1976, retired 2012)
Put Carlos Tevez and Andriy Shevchenko side by side and you have a genuine generational conversation. Where pure finishing is concerned, this is a shootout between two of the most feared marksmen of their time. By the end Carlos Tevez had 280 goals from 700 caps and club outings; Andriy Shevchenko had 369 from 803. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Carlos Tevez is listed at 90 and Andriy Shevchenko at 0 where figures survive. Trophy counts give Carlos Tevez 5 and Andriy Shevchenko 9, with 1× Premier League (2012) and 1× UEFA Champions League (2003) the standout honours respectively. Where Carlos Tevez was a clinical presence in the box, Andriy Shevchenko offered a predatory approach to goalscoring. The wider career context matters too: Carlos Tevez peaked around 2011 after representing Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham United, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Boca Juniors, Shanghai Shenhua, Boca Juniors, while Andriy Shevchenko's defining level came around 2003 across Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
188 words · comparison angle: goalscoring
Player profiles
A tenacious, street-smart Argentine striker known as 'El Apache', beloved for his relentless work rate and hunger for goals.
“A combative, low-centre-of-gravity forward who pressed relentlessly and thrived on scrappy, instinctive finishes.”
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.”
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× Premier League (2012)
- 2× Serie A (2014, 2015)
- 1× Copa Libertadores (2003)
- 1× Argentine Primera División (2003)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2003)
- 1× Serie A (2004)
- 1× UEFA Super Cup (2003)
- 5× Ukrainian Premier League
- 1× Ukrainian Cup
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2001 Professional debut for Boca Juniors
- 2012 Won Premier League with Manchester City
- 2003 Won Argentine Primera División with Boca Juniors
- 2011 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester City
- 2021 Retired after a final spell at Boca Juniors
- Finished his career with 280 goals in 700 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 280 goals in 700 appearances and 5 major honours.
- 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
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Andriy Shevchenko takes it by a clear margin.
Andriy Shevchenko edges it (a clear margin)
