Andriy Shevchenko vs Teófilo Cubillas: Stats Compared
Striker, Ukraine (born 1976, retired 2012) · Attacking Midfielder, Peru (born 1949, retired 1989)
Comparing Andriy Shevchenko with Teófilo Cubillas means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Style separates them as much as statistics: two players, two unmistakable signatures. The raw numbers read 369 goals in 803 outings for Andriy Shevchenko (0.46/game), versus 220 in 500 for Teófilo Cubillas (0.44/game). Assists were never formally recorded across most of their eras, so the playmaking dimension has to be judged on reputation and highlights rather than hard totals. The honours ledger favours Andriy Shevchenko with 9 major trophies (1× UEFA Champions League (2003)) against Teófilo Cubillas's 4 (4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)). Andriy Shevchenko played with a mercurial that made him unmistakable; Teófilo Cubillas brought a silky that was equally his own. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Andriy Shevchenko's landmark level arrived around 2003 with a career spanning Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea; Teófilo Cubillas's came around 1978 across Alianza Lima, FC Basel, Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Alianza Lima. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
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.”
Peru's greatest ever player, Cubillas remains the only man to score five goals across two separate World Cups, inspiring Peru's celebrated 1978 side.
“A quick, two-footed attacking midfielder renowned for a ferocious long-range shot and clever dribbling in tight spaces.”
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× UEFA Champions League (2003)
- 1× Serie A (2004)
- 1× UEFA Super Cup (2003)
- 5× Ukrainian Premier League
- 1× Ukrainian Cup
- 4× Peruvian Primera División (1967, 1969, 1970, 1978)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 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
- 1966 Professional debut for Alianza Lima
- 1967 Won Peruvian Primera División with Alianza Lima
- 1978 Reached the peak of his powers at Alianza Lima
- 1989 Retired after a final spell at Alianza Lima
- Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours. Finished his career with 220 goals in 500 appearances and 4 major honours.
The verdict
Reasonable people will disagree, but Andriy Shevchenko wins out by a decisive margin on the weight of a sharper goalscoring record.
Andriy Shevchenko edges it (a decisive margin)
