Lev Yashin

Soviet Union · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1956-1966

The Black Spider, a keeper of huge range and reflexes who came off his line

Nicknames Black Spider, Black Panther

74.1OVR#2 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping91.0
  • Speed19.2
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement17.8
  • Football IQ80.8
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical72.9
  • Mental89.3
  • Career89.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty98
  2. Reflexes97
  3. Diving95
  4. GK Positioning95
  5. Commanding Area95
  6. Sweeping94
  7. Reactions94
  8. Handling93
  9. One-on-Ones93
  10. Spatial Awareness93

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 91.0

  • Diving95
  • Handling93
  • Reflexes97
  • GK Positioning95
  • One-on-Ones93
  • Commanding Area95
  • Kicking72
  • Distribution85
  • Sweeping94

Speed 19.2

  • Top Speed55
  • Acceleration60
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 17.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 80.8

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness93
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity52

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 72.9

  • Strength78
  • Stamina75
  • Agility85
  • Balance82
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions94
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels92
  • Aggression60

Mental 89.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership87
  • Selflessness85
  • Concentration92
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 89.4

  • Consistency93
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements79
  • Durability85
  • Loyalty98

Profile

Born
22 October 1929
Height
189 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1950–1970
Prime
1956-1966

Club career

  • 1950–1970 Dynamo Moscow

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1963

Continental title 1

1960 UEFA European Championship

League title · Soviet Top League Dynamo Moscow 5

1954, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1963

Olympic gold medal 1

1956

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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