Andrei Shevchenko is a retired Ukrainian footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the history of the sport. Born on September 29, 1976, in Dvirkivshchyna, Ukraine, he began his professional career with Dynamo Kyiv, where he won several domestic titles and gained international recognition. In 1999, Shevchenko moved to AC Milan, where he achieved significant success, including winning the UEFA Champions League in 2003. He also received the prestigious Ballon d'Or award in 2004. After his time at Milan, he played for Chelsea before retiring in 2012 and later took on coaching roles, including managing the Ukrainian national team.