Safonov was named PSG's best player in December by Le Parisien

Goalkeeper of the Parisian football club (FC) PSG and the Russian national football team Matvey Safonov was recognized as the best player of the team in December on December 24 by the journalists of the newspaper Le Parisien.

It is noted that the Russian goalkeeper received an average score of 7.25 points, ahead of midfielder Warren Zair-Emri (7 points) and defender Villan Paco (6.31).

Safonov has been playing for PSG since the summer of 2024. During this time, he won six trophies with the French team, adds Sport-Express.

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The PSG goalkeeper deflected four post-match penalties, rewriting records and earning praise even from Buffon.

On December 19, the PSG press service reported that Safonov had suffered a broken arm. A follow-up examination will be conducted in 3-4 weeks.

The meeting, where PSG won in a penalty shootout over Brazilian Flamengo, took place on December 17. Safonov became the first goalkeeper in the history of football to deflect four consecutive penalties in a series at an International Football Federation (FIFA) tournament.

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