Shevchenko Among Top 17 Football Stars Who Returned to Their Boyhood Clubs

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Andriy Shevchenko

Ukrainian football legend Andriy Shevchenko has been included in yet another prestigious all-time ranking. British outlet FourFourTwo has compiled a list of 17 famous players who returned to the clubs where they began their careers during the twilight of their playing days.

Shevchenko left Dynamo Kyiv in 1999 to embark on a highly successful career in Europe, before making his much-anticipated return to the Ukrainian club in 2009. In the rankings, Shevchenko was placed at 16th position. The list features a star-studded lineup from different eras, including legendary names such as Zico, Diego Maradona, Ruud Gullit, and Wayne Rooney.

Top 10 Football Stars Who Returned to Their Roots:

  1. Paul Pogba – Manchester United
  2. Diego Maradona – Boca Juniors
  3. Arjen Robben – Groningen
  4. Zico – Flamengo
  5. Luis Suárez – Nacional
  6. Didier Drogba – Chelsea
  7. Wayne Rooney – Everton
  8. Juan Román Riquelme – Boca Juniors
  9. Ruud Gullit – AC Milan
  10. Santi Cazorla – Villarreal

Shevchenko's return to Dynamo Kyiv was seen as a significant moment in Ukrainian football, with the legendary striker bringing invaluable experience to the club that launched his professional career.

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