Aleksandr Mostovoi vs Lev Yashin
Russia against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aleksandr Mostovoi
Russia · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Russia
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 50 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- Spartak Moscow, RC Strasbourg Alsace, RC Celta de Vigo
The elegant playmaker, nicknamed 'The Tsar', graced Celta Vigo and the Russian national team with his exquisite technique, vision and ability to unlock defences. Career record: 50 caps and 10 goals for Russia; club career at Spartak Moscow, RC Strasbourg Alsace, RC Celta de Vigo.
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 8 rating points, 96 against 88.
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