Lev Yashin
- January 10, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lev Yashin |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 22, 1929(1929-10-22) |
| Age | 95 |
| Date Of Death | 1990-03-20 |
| Birthplace | Moscow |
| Country | Russia |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Lev Yashin Biography
| Name | Lev Yashin |
| Birthday | Oct 22 |
| Birth Year | 1929 |
| Place Of Birth | Moscow |
| Birth Country | Russia |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Valentina Yashina |
| Children(s) | Irina Yashina, Elena Yashina |
Lev Yashin is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on October 22, 1929 in Moscow, Russia. He was one of the greatest goalkeepers in soccer and revolutionized the position during his 22 years with Dinamo Moscow.
He once famously stated that the joy of Yuri Galgarin becoming the first man to go into space was nothing but “the joy of a good penalty-saving.”
He was born in Moscow, Russia.
Lev Yashin Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lev Yashin is one of the richest Soccer Player from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lev Yashin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
When he was 12, he went to work in a factory to produce war material for World War II.
His trademark all-black outfit was what made him famous. He won three World Cups for Russia, an Olympic medal and a European Championship.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Lev Yashin height 6 ft 2 in Lev weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Lev Yashin Dating?
According to our records, Lev Yashin married to Valentina Yashina. As of December 1, 2023, Lev Yashin’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Lev Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Lev Yashin celebrates birthday on October 22 of every year.
When did Lev Yashin died?
March 20, 1990
How old is Lev Yashin now?
Personal information
Place of birth| Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Date of death| 20 March 1990 (aged 60 )
Place of death| Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height| 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
How many goals did Lev Yashin concede?
In all, he played 78 times for the USSR, conceding just 70 goals.
Who was the first goalkeeper to win the Ballon d Or?
The 1963 Ballon d’Or, given to the best football player in Europe as judged by a panel of sports journalists from UEFA member countries, was awarded to Lev Yashin , the first, and as of 2021, the only goalkeeper to win this award. He also became the first Soviet and Russian national to win the award.
Why was Yashin so good?
Often credited with being the greatest goalkeeper of all-time, Yashin was an impenetrable fortress between the sticks. He holds the world record for most penalty saves (over 150) and he kept around 275 clean sheets for club and country.