Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Lev Yashin

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a soccer player Lev Yashin.

Last updated on November 17, 2024.

Lev Ivanovich Yashin, nicknamed the "Black Spider" or the "Black Panther", was a Soviet professional footballer regarded by many as the greatest goalkeeper in the history of the sport. He was known for his athleticism, positioning, stature, bravery, imposing presence in goal, and acrobatic reflex saves. He was also deputy chairman of the Football Federation of the Soviet Union.

Soccer player | October 22, 1929 - March 20, 1990

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I am not the best goalkeeper in the world, it is Vladimir Beara.

Lev Yashin

The joy of seeing Yuri Gagarin flying in space is only superseded by the joy of a good penalty save.

Lev Yashin

There have only been two world-class goalkeepers. One was Lev Yashin, the other was the German boy who played for Manchester City.

Lev Yashin

What kind of a goalkeeper is the one who is not tormented by the goal he has allowed? He must be tormented! And if he is calm, that means the end. No matter what he had in the past, he has no future.

Lev Yashin

The trick is to smoke a cigarette to calm your nerves and then take a big swig of strong liquor to tone your muscles.

Lev Yashin

Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Lev Yashin

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