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Shevchenko's the best Ukrainian Andrei Shevchenko single-handedly secured Milan's third successive away win with a seven-minute hat-trick midway through the second half. Until then the former Dynamo Kiev striker's poor finishing had threatened to spoil Milan's return to the ground where they clinched the 1998-99 title on the last day of the season. Date of Birth: September 29, 1976Birthplace: Dvirkivsjtdjina, Ukraine Height: 183 cms Weight: 73 kgs
Position: Forward Appearances & goals with his national team: 15 caps, 4 goals (as of July 2, 1998) Debut with Ukraine: March 25, 1995 vs. Croatia (L 0-4) Andrei Shevchenko is one of Dynamo Kyivs' big talents. He made his debut at the age of seventeen; eight years after Dynamo spotted him. A couple of months later he also made his debut for the Ukraine. It was against Croatia and they lost with 0-4. Currently he is one of Europe's most wanted players. Established a new Ukrainian record for a transfer fee, when he moved to Milan for $27.00 Millions of Dollars. One of UEFA Champion's League best scorers in the last 2 seasons.
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