Ranking the top 10 strikers of the pre-Messi-Ronaldo Golden Age (1995-2005)

Modified Oct 18, 2017 17:57 GMT

Christian Vieri & Marcelo Salas were among the world-class strikers who did not make the list

#4 Andriy Shevchenko

The Ukrainian demi-god, Sheva was one of the best ever multi-talented strikers

The brilliant one, the genius, the speedster, these and many more labels are applicable to the awesome nature of Andriy Shevchenko, the striker and one of the most gifted players of the Golden Age.

Possessing the versatility of playing either through the wings, in a pair or as a sole striker down the middle, Sheva excelled at all these roles everywhere he played except for his spell at Chelsea under a Jose Mourinho who was unwilling to change the team’s shape to accommodate the gifted Ukrainian.

Strong, fast and capable of hitting the ball accurately with both feet, Andriy’s best years were in the black and red of AC Milan where he is fondly remembered till today.

An incredible haul of 346 goals in 716 matches is a testament to the brilliance of this generational talent. His record for the Ukrainian national team is also exceptional; 48 goals in 111 appearances.

Edited by Shambhu Ajith