Bobby Moore vs Lev Yashin
England against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bobby Moore
England · 1966–70 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in England
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 108 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
England's World Cup-winning captain from 1966, he epitomised defensive elegance and leadership, famously shutting down Pele in 1970. Career record: 108 caps and 2 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland; honours include Hall of Fame.
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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