Son of Ballon d'Or winner joins non-league club after spells with Chelsea and Tottenham

Andriy Shevchenko's son joins non-league Sholing after leaving Watford's academy without making a senior appearance.

Kristian Shevchenko, 19, the son of 2004 Ballon d'Or winner Andriy Shevchenko, has signed with Sholing, a non-league club in the Southern League Premier Division South. The right winger progressed through the academies of Chelsea, Tottenham, and Watford, where he signed a professional contract in July 2025 but never featured in the Championship side's senior team. He is eligible for England but has represented Ukraine at Under-19 and Under-20 level. Shevchenko could make his Sholing debut in FA Cup third-round qualifying this Saturday.