Lev Yashin

Soviet footballer (1929–1990) Lev Yashin Yashin in 1965Personal informationFull name Lev Ivanovich YashinDate of birth (1929-10-22)22 October 1929Place of birth Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet UnionDate of death 20 March 1990(1990-03-20) (aged 60)Place of death Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet UnionHeight 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)Position GoalkeeperYouth career1948–1950 Dynamo MoscowSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1950–1970 Dynamo Moscow 326 (0)International career1956 Soviet Union Olympic 6 (0)1954–1970 Soviet Union 74 (0) Medal record Men's football Representing Soviet Union Olympic Games 1956 Melbourne Team UEFA European Championship Winner 1960 France Runner-up 1964 Spain * Club domestic league appearances and goals Lev Ivanovich Yashin (Russian: Лев Иванович Яшин; 22 October 1929 – 20 March 1990) 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 cha