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Lev Yashin

Soviet Union · Legend goalkeeper · $3 on $10 budget

💰 Is Lev Yashin worth $3?

Sweet spot. Lets you afford a $5 GOAT or two $3 anchors.

Signature: All-black kit + acrobatic saves

Did you know? Fun fact: 18 goalkeepers are cheaper than Lev Yashin at the $3 tier.

📖 About Lev Yashin

The Black Spider. Only goalkeeper ever to win the Ballon d'Or (1963). 270+ shutouts for Dynamo Moscow and the USSR. Defined modern goalkeeping with his commanding box presence and penalty saves.

Lev Yashin is a Legend-tier pick: $4 elite class. Hall of Famers from football's biggest eras. There are about 20 players at this tier across history.

📊 Quick stats — Lev Yashin

$3
Price
Goalkeeper
Position
Legend
Era
🇷🇺
Soviet Union
4
Cheaper goalkeepers
0
Pricier goalkeepers

🏆 Career highlights

🏆 Ballon d'Or winner

📋 Build a $10 squad with Lev Yashin (cheapest XI)

Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Lev Yashin.

GKLev Yashin$3
Total$6/10

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🎮 Lev Yashin TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)

Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.

85
Overall
53
Pace
40
Shooting
73
Passing
50
Dribbling
85
Defending
80
Physical

🎯 Playstyle — how Lev Yashin actually plays

Lev Yashin is a elite-tier specialist — a agile shot-stopper with sweeper-keeper instincts.

In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Lev Yashin shoulders your defensive structure as the single keeper slot. The trade-off at $3: balanced — premium without crippling the rest of the squad.

⚔️ Lev Yashin vs his rivals at $3

Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?

🤝 Dream teammates for Lev Yashin

With $7 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Lev Yashin:

Lionel Messi

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Pele

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🧠 Lev Yashin in the $10 game — strategy guide

When to pick Lev Yashin: Premium pick at $3. Best in a 1-premium + balanced build. Pairs well with a $1 keeper.

When to avoid Lev Yashin: Almost never — at $3 Lev Yashin is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Soviet Union isn't your theme.

Best formation for Lev Yashin: Any — keeper is non-formation-specific.

🎲 Lev Yashin fan facts

❓ FAQ — Lev Yashin

Is Lev Yashin worth $3?

Sweet spot. Lets you afford a $5 GOAT or two $3 anchors.

Who can I pair with Lev Yashin in a $10 squad?

With $7 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).

What position does Lev Yashin play?

Lev Yashin is a goalkeeper for Soviet Union.

What is Lev Yashin famous for?

All-black kit + acrobatic saves

Are there cheaper alternatives to Lev Yashin?

Yes: Pepe Reina ($2), Edwin van der Sar ($2), Marc-Andre ter Stegen ($2), David De Gea ($2).

What era did Lev Yashin play in?

Lev Yashin is classified as Legend tier on TenDollarPick. Lev Yashin is a Legend-tier pick: $4 elite class. Hall of Famers from football's biggest eras. There are about 20 players at this tier across history.

Did Lev Yashin win any major trophies?

Highlights: 🏆 Ballon d'Or winner.

What FIFA-style overall would Lev Yashin have?

Based on our $3 tier and Legend classification, Lev Yashin would be roughly OVR 85.

Best formation to use Lev Yashin in?

Any formation — keeper slot is one per squad.

Who are Lev Yashin's closest rivals?

Pepe Reina, Edwin van der Sar, Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

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