The Greatest Russian Football/Soccer Players

Birthdate: October 22, 1929

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Died: March 20, 1990

Legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin was nicknamed the Black Spider or the Black Panther for his signature all-black attire. He played in four World Cups and later also served as the deputy chairman of the Football Federation of his country. He became the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or.

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