Matvei Safonov

Matvei Yevgenyevich Safonov (Матвей Евгеньевич Сафонов; born 25 February 1999) is a Russian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Krasnodar and the Russia national team.

He made his debut in the Russian Premier League for FC Krasnodar on 13 August 2017 in a game against FC Amkar Perm.

On 18 January 2024, Safonov extended his contract with FC Krasnodar to 31 January 2029.

On 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.

On 11 May 2021, he was included in the preliminary extended 30-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

He made his debut on 1 June in a friendly against Poland.

On 2 June, he was included in the final squad.

On 16 June, he played in Russia's second group game against Finland, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 victory.

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.