'The Black Spider' is the nickname of which footballer?
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Edwin van der Sar
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Gordon Banks
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Lev Yashin
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Dino Zoff
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Explanation
Lev Yashin, the legendary Soviet goalkeeper, was nicknamed 'The Black Spider' for his all-black goalkeeping attire and his ability to make acrobatic saves that seemed to cover the entire goal. He is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history and is the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or.
AI explanation
Lev Yashin, the legendary Soviet goalkeeper, earned the nickname 'The Black Spider' (or 'Black Panther') for his all-black kit and his extraordinary reflexes and reach in goal. He remains the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or. The other keepers listed are famous in their own right but are known by different nicknames.