Ronaldo Nazário vs Andriy Shevchenko
Ronaldo Nazário vs Andriy Shevchenko: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ronaldo Nazário and Andriy Shevchenko?
A Ukrainian striker, Shevchenko was a prolific goal-scorer who often found himself in direct competition with Ronaldo for individual honors. Their rivalry was marked by intense battles on the pitch, with both players vying for the Ballon d'Or award.
Ronaldo Nazário
Key numbers
- Goals scored414
- Appearances478
- Assists154
- Trophies won26
- Ballon d'Or nominations5
Top honours
- FIFA World Cup1994
- FIFA World Player of the Year1996, 1997, 2002
- Ballon d'Or1997, 2002
- Copa América1997, 1999
- Eredivisie1994
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Andriy Shevchenko
Andriy Shevchenko is a leading contemporary in the sport — head-to-head meetings with this athlete are among the most closely followed in the era.