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Who was the only goalkeeper that IFFHS rated higher than Banks in the 20th century?

  • Peter Schmeichel

  • Dino Zoff

  • Lev Yashin

  • Gianluigi Buffon

Answer

Lev Yashin is the only goalkeeper that IFFHS rated higher than Banks in the 20th century. He was known as the "Black Spider" because of his cat-like agility and his ability to save shots with his legs and arms. Yashin is considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time and is often credited with revolutionizing the position.
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