Matvey Yevgenyevich Safonov (also spelled Matvei Safonov; Russian: Матвей Евгеньевич Сафонов; born 25 February 1999) is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Russia national team.
 Safonov with Krasnodar in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matvey Yevgenyevich Safonov | ||
| Date of birth | 25 February 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Krasnodar, Russia[1] | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Paris Saint-Germain | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Krasnodar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2024 | Krasnodar | 147 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Krasnodar-2 | 18 | (0) |
| 2024– | Paris Saint-Germain | 4 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014 | Russia U15 | 1 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Russia U16 | 8 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Russia U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Russia U18 | 6 | (0) |
| 2017 | Russia U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Russia U21 | 10 | (0) |
| 2021– | Russia | 14 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 November 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editKrasnodar
editSafonov made his debut in the Russian Premier League for Krasnodar on 13 August 2017 in a game against Amkar Perm.[2][3] On 20 October 2020, he was named the man of the match in Krasnodar's 1–1 draw with Rennes in the UEFA Champions League, his club's debut in the competition.[4] On 18 January 2024, Safonov extended his contract with Krasnodar to 31 January 2029.[5]
Paris Saint-Germain
editOn 14 June 2024, Safonov joined reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), signing a five-year deal.[6] Media reports quoted a transfer fee in the region of €20 million.[7] On 18 September 2024, he made his debut for PSG in a 1–0 Champions League win over Girona.[8]
International career
editOn 9 October 2020, he was called up to Russia national football team for the first time for UEFA Nations League games against Turkey and Hungary.[9][better source needed]
On 11 May 2021, Safonov was included in the preliminary extended 30-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.[10] He debuted on 1 June in a friendly match against Poland.[11]
On 2 June, Safonov was included in the final squad.[12] On 16 June, he played in Russia's second group game against Finland, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory.[13][better source needed] He played again on 21 June in the last group game against Denmark, allowing 4 goals in a 1–4 loss, as Russia was eliminated.[14][better source needed]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 22 November 2024[15]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Krasnodar | 2017–18 | Russian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018–19 | Russian Premier League | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5[a] | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | Russian Premier League | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6[b] | 0 | — | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21 | Russian Premier League | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6[c] | 0 | — | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Russian Premier League | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | Russian Premier League | 27 | 0 | 9 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | Russian Premier League | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | |||
| Total | 147 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | ||
| Krasnodar-2 | 2017–18 | Russian Second League | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3[d] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19 | Russian First League | 16 | 0 | — | — | 3[d] | 0 | 19 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21 | Russian First League | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 18 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 169 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 204 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Three appearances in UEFA Champions League, three appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ a b Appearances in FNL Cup
International
edit- As of match played 7 June 2024[16]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 14 | 0 | |
Honours
editIndividual
- Russian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Season: 2023–24[17]
References
edit- ^ "Player profile: Matvey Safonov".
- ^ "Krasnodar v Amkar game report". Russian Premier League. 13 August 2017.
- ^ ""У него характер Акинфеева и бешеный талант". Новая звёздочка "Краснодара"" ["He has Akinfeev's character and mad talent". Krasnodar's new starlet]. Championat. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Сафонов признан лучшим игроком матча "Ренн" — "Краснодар"" [Safonov named man of the match "Rennes" — "Krasnodar"] (in Russian). Match TV. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ ""Краснодар" переподписал контракт с Матвеем Сафоновым" ["Krasnodar" extends the contract with Matvei Safonov] (in Russian). FC Krasnodar. 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Matvey Safonov joins Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Le PSG officialise l'arrivée du gardien de but russe Matveï Safonov". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "First for Matvey Safonov". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Матвей Сафонов | в национальной сборной!" [Matvey Safonov in national team!] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 9 October 2020.
- ^ Расширенный состав сборной России для подготовки к ЕВРО [Extended national team line-up for Euro preparations] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 11 May 2021.
- ^ Lasnov, Alexey (1 June 2021). Матвей Сафонов дебютировал за сборную России [Matvey Safonov made his debut for the Russian national team]. Championat (in Russian). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Состав сборной России на ЕВРО-2020" [Russia national team line-up for EURO-2020] (in Russian). Russian Football Union. 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Finland vs Russia UEFA EURO 2020". UEFA. 16 June 2021.
- ^ "Russia v Denmark game report". UEFA. 21 June 2021.
- ^ Matvey Safonov at Soccerway
- ^ "Safonov, Matvei". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Все лауреаты второй премии Winline Герои РПЛ" [All winners of the second Winline Heroes of the RPL award] (in Russian). Russian Premier League. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.