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Matvey Safonov
Goalkeeper / Russia / Wisla Plock
45 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Shot-stopping
Shot-stopper
At the summit of French football, Paris Saint-Germain sit proudly in 1st place, yet behind the glittering attacking trio of Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, and Barcola lies a fascinating subplot in goal. Matvey Safonov, the 26-year-old Russian shot-stopper valued at €18 million, has managed just a single appearance this campaign—90 solitary minutes between the posts for one of Europe's most demanding clubs. With a rating of 45 and fierce competition from Lucas Chevalier and Renato Marin, Safonov represents the cruel reality of elite goalkeeping: immense talent, precious few opportunities. His shot-stopping prowess—a trait that commanded that substantial valuation—remains largely untapped as he waits in the wings of a star-studded squad featuring João Neves and Warren Zaïre-Emery. For a former Russian international accustomed to regular action, this PSG chapter demands patience and mental fortitude. When his chance inevitably comes, Safonov must prove that those 90 minutes were merely the opening act of his Parisian story.