Matvey Safonov is a Russian FM20 wonderkid footballer who plays as a goalkeeper Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League. He is yet to represent Russia at the senior level but has done so at all junior levels.
Matvey Safonov is a Russian FM20 wonderkid footballer who plays as a goalkeeper Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League. He is yet to represent Russia at the senior level but has done so at all junior levels.He began his career with Krasnodar in the 2017-2018 season and is yet to establish himself as a regular starter at the club. He is widely considered as one of the best goal keeping prospects in football currently and is said to be a natural heir for Russian captain Igor Akinfeev.
Safonov is known for his good aerial prowess and his ability to pull have superb reflex saves.
Matvey Safonov: Basic Player Info
• Name – Matvey Safonov
• Contracted to – Krasnodar
• Date of birth / Age – 25/2/1999, 20 years old
• Nationality - Russian
• Height / Weight – 6’4” & 180 LBS
• Preferred foot - Right
• Value / Wage - £975k / £17.25k p/w
• Asking Price - £18.5m
• Position – Goalkeeper (Sweeper)
• Other positions – Goalkeeper (Regular)
• Similar to Igor Akinfeev
Matvey Safonov: Starting Attributes in FM2020
Pros
• Safonov is well suited to the Russian Premier League and can become a star keeper for most league sides in the future.
• He is a balanced individual who is fairly consistent with his performances.
• Has good jumping reach and aerial reach making him a secure keeper in defending set pieces and crosses.
• Is one of the best in pulling off reflex saves.
Cons
• He is not very quick when rushing out and sometimes can be caught off position.
• Has very low handling and tends to parry the rather than hold on to even regulation saves.
Matvey Safonov: Attributes in 2027 season
Pros
• Is a current international with plenty of experience
• Excellent physical and mental stats highlighting the fact that he is a star in any league.
• High one on one rating, reflexes and jumping reach making him a complete keeper.
• Is one of the best in pulling off reflex saves.
Cons
• He is not very quick when rushing out and sometimes can be caught off position.
• Has very low handling and tends to parry the rather than hold on to even regulation saves.
Matvey Safonov: Career History until 2027
Matvey Safonov: FM2020 Wonderkid Review
Safonov is the best Russian wonderkid goalkeeper in game who will develop into a star for most league sides. Although he is not a household name yet his potential is very well known in the footballing world and is touted as the next superstar goalkeeper.
In the auto generated save, he has remained with Krasnodar for a few seasons before moving on to Leicester and then to Valencia for £25m. He has very well rounded attributes despite not playing for top clubs and has grown into a world class goalkeeper. His market value of £41.5m reflects this and he is one of the hidden gems in the game.
He has an excellent average rating of over 7 which is phenomenal for a goalkeeper in the game. He could be purchased for relatively cheap and will add weightage to most FM manager’s squads.
