Matvey Safonov
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Paris Saint Germain
RussiaMatvey Safonov was born on February 25, 1999, in Stavropol, Russia, and holds Russian nationality where he operates as a goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain. At club level, he won two UEFA Champions League, two UEFA Super Cup, two Ligue 1, and one Coupe de France. Individually, he won the First Five award in 2019, the Lev Yashin Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2021–22 and 2023–24, and the Russian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Season in 2023–24. Internationally, he has earned 18 caps for the Russia national team.
His 2025-2026 season:
Command and Sweeping: Demonstrates physical strength and composure playing out from the back, fitting modern high-line defensive setups. His bravery and distribution allow his team to maintain continuous possession.
Shot Stopping and Reflexes: Possesses exceptional agility and close-range shot-stopping abilities. He is particularly effective as a penalty specialist in high-pressure situations.
High Save Percentage: Maintained a strong overall career save percentage of 74.55% by stopping 41 of 55 shots faced.
Solid Domestic Record: Managed 11 clean sheets while allowing 23 goals in 25 top 5 league appearances.
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