- Lev Ivanovich Yashin (October 22, 1929 - March 20, 1990) was a Russian goalkeeper regarded by many as the best goalkeeper in the history of football.
- Discover 18 fascinating facts about the legendary goalkeeper, Lev Yashin. Explore his life, achievements, and impact on the world of football.
- Lev Yashin Early Life. He was born in Bogorodskoye in the east of Moscow, into a family of industrial workers. It was almost impossible for him to play football.
- Lev Ivanovich Yashin was a Russian football player often considered to be the greatest goalkeeper in the history of football.
- Known as the “Black Spider” or simply “The Man in Black”, Lev Yashin has a good claim to be considered the greatest goalkeeper the world has ever seen.
- Russia Beyond looks back at one of the world’s finest keepers Lev Yashin (1929 – 1990). 1. The most celebrated goalkeeper in footballing history.
- The Fédération Internationale de Football Association awards the best goalkeeper Lev Yashin Award at the final stage of the FIFA World Cup.
- Football. ... Lev Ivanovich Yashin (October 22, 1929 - March 20, 1990) was a Soviet soccer goalkeeper, arguably the best ever in the sport.
- Lev Ivanovich Yashin is one of the most beloved football figures in the Soviet Union (Russia) and the wider football world.
- Lev Yashin. Though the game of football has seen many great goalkeepers over the last century, one name still stands head and shoulders above everyone else.