Andrei Kanchelskis Profile

Andrei Kanchelskis is a former Russian football player who is widely regarded as one of the most talented wingers of his generation. He was born on January 23, 1969, in Kirovograd, Ukrainian SSR, and began his professional career with Dynamo Kyiv in 1988. Kanchelskis was known for his speed, dribbling skills, and ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates, and he quickly became a fan favourite at Dynamo Kyiv.

Kanchelskis' talent did not go unnoticed, and in 1990 he was signed by English Premier League team Manchester United for a fee of £650,000. He made an immediate impact in his debut season, scoring on his first start and helping United win the league title in his first full season with the club. Kanchelskis quickly became a key player for United, forming a formidable partnership with fellow winger Ryan Giggs and contributing to the team's success in the early 1990s.

During his time at United, Kanchelskis won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one League Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup. He was also part of the team that reached the 1994 Champions League final, although he missed the final due to injury. Kanchelskis' performances at United earned him a reputation as one of the best wingers in the world, and he was also a regular for the Russian national team.

Despite his success at United, Kanchelskis fell out of favour with manager Alex Ferguson during the 1994-95 season and was sold to Premier League rivals Everton in 1995 for £5 million. Kanchelskis enjoyed a successful first season at Everton, scoring 16 goals in all competitions, but his form dipped in his second season and he was sold to Italian Serie A team Fiorentina in 1997.

Kanchelskis' time in Italy was less successful, and he struggled to adapt to the tactical and physical demands of Serie A. He returned to the Premier League in 1998, signing for newly-promoted Southampton, but his time at the club was short-lived and he left after just one season.

Kanchelskis then had a nomadic few years, playing for several different clubs in various countries, including Glasgow Rangers, Manchester City, Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and Saturn Moscow Oblast. He retired from professional football in 2006, at the age of 37.