About
Soccer goalkeeper known as "The Black Spider" who played for Dynamo Moscow and the Soviet national team, and remains the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or (1963).
Before Fame
Worked in a military factory during World War II at age 12 before being invited to join the Dynamo Moscow youth academy in 1950.
Trivia
Saved an estimated 150 penalty kicks throughout his career and won the inaugural European Nations' Cup with the USSR in 1960.
Family Life
Born in Moscow to industrial worker parents; married Valentina Timofeyevna, with whom he had two daughters.
Associated With
Named by FIFA in 1999 as the World Goalkeeper of the 20th Century.
Lev Yashin's Birthday Aura & Astrology
Zodiac Sign♎ Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)
Element & AuraAir • Velvet Harmony
BirthstoneOpal & Pink Tourmaline
