Lev Yashin

✶October 22, 1929

†March 20, 1990

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About their life

Lev Ivanovich Yashin was a Soviet professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and the best goalkeeper in the history of the sport, he is the only player in his position to win the Ballon d'Or. He was known for his athleticism, positioning, imposing presence in goal, and acrobatic reflex saves. He also served as deputy chairman of the Football Federation of the Soviet Union.

Player for U.S.S.R (1929–1990)

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