Multiple choice general knowledge sports

'The Black Spider' is the nickname of which footballer?

  1. Edwin van der Sar

  2. Gordon Banks

  3. Lev Yashin

  4. Dino Zoff
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Explanation

Lev Yashin, the legendary Soviet goalkeeper, was nicknamed 'The Black Spider' due to his iconic all-black uniform and his incredible ability to make spectacular saves, appearing to have multiple arms like a spider. He is the only goalkeeper to have won the Ballon d'Or. Edwin van der Sar, Gordon Banks, and Dino Zoff have different nicknames.

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