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Lev Ivanovich Yashin (Russian: Лев Иванович Яшин; 22 October 1929 – 20 March 1990) was a Soviet professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport.
Goalkeeper. Name in home country: Яшин Лев Иванович Date of birth/Age: Oct 22, 1929 Place of birth: Moskau Date of death: 20.03.1990 (60) Height: 1,89 m Citizenship: Russia. UdSSR Position: Goalkeeper Foot: right Current club: ---. Further information.
- Russia
- October 22, 1929
- Moskau
Jun 8, 2018 · In December of 1963, Yashin won the Ballon d'Or, which is still given annually to the best player in the world. That season, as Dynamo won a fifth league championship with Yashin in the side,...
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Apr 16, 2024 · Lev Ivanovich Yashin was a Russian football (soccer) player considered by many to be the greatest goalkeeper in the history of the game. In 1963 he was named European Footballer of the Year, the only time a keeper has won the award. In 1945 Yashin joined Moscow’s Dynamo club as an ice hockey.
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Learn about the life and career of Lev Yashin, the first and only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or. Discover how he became the Black Spider, the best goalkeeper of the 20th century, and the Soviet football icon.
Mar 20, 2020 · A tribute to the greatest goalkeeper ever, who won the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Cup, and saved countless penalties and goals. Learn about his life, career, quotes and legacy through photos and facts.
Jun 7, 2018 · Learn how Lev Yashin revolutionised his position and became a hero of the Soviet Union. Read the remarkable story of a man who went from making bullets in a factory to winning football's highest individual honour, the Ballon d'Or.
