Kristian Shevchenko: Son of Andriy Shevchenko indicators for non-league facet

Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Ballon d’Or winner and soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko, has signed with seventh tier facet Sholing FC.

The 19-year-old has signed a everlasting cope with the Boatmen following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford’s academies.

He was most lately at Championship facet Watford, taking part in for his or her under-21 group, however was launched by the Hornets in May.

Southampton-based Sholing have some large names concerned within the operating of the membership, with Premier League gamers Levi Colwill and Matt Targett each taking part in a job of their progress.

Chelsea and England defender Colwill is affiliate director and group ambassador whereas Hull City’s Targett has a youthful brother Brad who performs for the Southern League Premier Division South facet.

Manager Paul Doswell mentioned a current change in switch technique on the membership was behind the signing.

“The transfer got here from a few of our teaching employees and their hyperlinks in academy soccer,” he instructed BBC Radio Solent.

“We spoke to Kristian final week and he is very eager to be a part of the mannequin right here and see if he can get within the group and progress his soccer profession with us.

“We’ve acquired an actual method ahead that we will signal the very best younger gamers that get launched from professional golf equipment and provides them an opportunity to play in non-league soccer.

“We’ll then hopefully enhance them as they’re with us and get them again taking part in within the skilled league.”

Former Ukrainian striker Andriy performed for AC Milan, Chelsea and Dynamo Kyiv throughout his profession, earlier than retiring in 2012.

He received the 2003 Champions League with Milan and clinched the Ballon d’Or in 2004.