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Lev Ivanovich Yashin (Russian: Лев Иванович Яшин; 22 October 1929 – 20 March 1990) was a Soviet professional footballer considered by many to have been the greatest goalkeeper in the history of the game.
Mar 20, 1990 · Lev Yashin former footballer from Russia Goalkeeper * Oct 22, 1929 in Moskau, UdSSR.
As the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ approaches, the country’s footballing history is being remembered. Russia Beyond looks back at one of the world’s finest keepers Lev Yashin (1929 – 1990).
May 21, 2023 · More glory for Lev Yashin in 1963, as he was awarded his fifth and final Soviet Championship, conceding 6 goals in only 27 games in the process. His incredible record and outstanding form earned him the prestigious Ballon d’OR , beating Gianni Rivera by 19 points.
Jun 8, 2018 · The greatest goalkeeper of them all, Lev Yashin revolutionised his position and became a hero of the Soviet Union.
Aug 1, 2016 · "Lev Yashin was first-class, a real super goalkeeper. His positional play was excellent, but everything he did was amazing. He was a model for goalkeeping fo...
Mar 20, 2020 · Yashin kept goal for Dynamo in both football and ice hockey in his early years at the club. He became a national champion in both sports. While in London to represent a Rest...
Jul 5, 2024 · Lev Ivanovich Yashin (born October 22, 1929, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.—died March 21, 1990, Moscow) was a Russian football (soccer) player considered by many to be the greatest goalkeeper in the history of the game.
We are, of course, talking about Lev Ivanovich Yashin, one of the most beloved football figures in the USSR. Thanks to his trademark all-black uniform, Yashin was known by many different nicknames, such as the Black Spider, Black Octopus, and Black Panther.
The greatest goalkeeper of them all, Lev Yashin revolutionised his position and became a hero of the Soviet Union. BBC Sport tells the remarkable story of a man who went from making bullets in...
