Andrey Arshavin vs Lev Yashin
Russia against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Andrey Arshavin
Russia · 2000s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Russia
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Arsenal, FC Kairat
The diminutive magician's electrifying dribbling and incisive passing lit up Euro 2008 for Russia and earned him a memorable move to Arsenal. Career record: 75 caps and 17 goals for Russia; club career at FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Arsenal, FC Kairat.
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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