Peter Schmeichel vs Lev Yashin
Denmark against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Peter Schmeichel
Denmark · 1990s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Denmark
- #2 of 33
A titan between the sticks, Schmeichel commanded Manchester United to their historic Treble and was the bedrock of Denmark's shock Euro 1992 victory.
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Lev Yashin
Russia · 1956–60 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Russia
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dinamo Moscow, HC Dynamo Moscow
- Honours
- 2× Ballon d'Or · 4× Hall of Fame (1957–1990)
The legendary "Black Panther" redefined goalkeeping with his athleticism and daring, backstopping the Soviet Union to Olympic gold in 1956 and the 1960 European Championship. Career record: 78 caps and 0 goals for Russia; club career at FC Dinamo Moscow, HC Dynamo Moscow; honours include 2× Ballon d'Or, 4× Hall of Fame (1957–1990).
The verdict
The almanac puts Lev Yashin ahead by 2 rating points, 96 against 94.
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