Andrei Kanchelskis

• Full name: Andrei Antanasovich Kanchelskis
• Date of birth: January 23, 1969
• Place of birth: Kirovohrad, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine)
• Nationality: Russian (of Lithuanian descent)
• Position: Right winger / Right midfielder
• Playing style: Pacy, direct winger known for speed, dribbling and crossing ability; effective on counter-attacks and one-on-one situations

Club career (highlights)

• Shakhtar Donetsk (1986–1988) — Early professional years in Soviet football.
• SKA Rostov-on-Don (1988–1989) — Continued development in Soviet leagues.
• Dynamo Kyiv (1989–1990) — Short spell at one of the Soviet Union’s top clubs.
• Manchester United (1991–1995) — Breakthrough in English football; won the Premier League title (1992–93) and the FA Cup (1993–94) among other honours; became a fan favourite for his pace and goals from wide areas.
• Everton (1995–1997) — Important attacking contributor with goals and assists.
• Rangers (1998–2002) — Successful period in Scotland, winning multiple Scottish Premier League titles and domestic cups; regained form and added trophies.
• Later clubs — Included stints at Fiorentina (loan), Southampton, Manchester City, and various clubs in Ukraine, Latvia and Russia before retiring from playing in the mid-2000s.

International career

• Represented the Soviet Union and later Russia internationally.
• Soviet Union / CIS: Played for the Soviet Union youth and the CIS team during the early 1990s transitional period.
• Russia: Earned caps for the Russia national team in the 1990s; participated in qualification campaigns and friendlies. He was part of the Russia squad at UEFA Euro 1996.

Career statistics (selected)

• Club appearances/goals: Over 400 career club appearances and around 100 career club goals (approximate totals across all clubs).
• International caps/goals for Russia: Around 36 caps and several goals (exact tallies vary by source).

After playing

• Moved into coaching and football administration roles after retiring as a player; has managed lower-league clubs and worked in various football-related positions.
• Has occasionally appeared in media and interviews reflecting on his playing career in England, Scotland and Russia.

Legacy

Kanchelskis is remembered as one of the most exciting Soviet-born wingers of his generation, bringing pace and directness to the flanks. His successful spells at Manchester United and Rangers, combined with international appearances for Russia, make him a prominent figure in 1990s European football.