He becomes the hero in moments of utmost importance!
PSG goalkeeper Georgiy Safonov boasts a remarkable record: he has successfully saved 6 out of 10 penalty kicks faced during his time with the club.
When did these pivotal moments occur? In critical situations: during the penalty shootout against Flamengo in the Club World Cup final, and against Lens in the French Cup.
According to statistics from Opta, he has a remarkable save rate of 60% against penalties—a true champion in high-pressure situations.
In December 2024, against Lens, Safonov’s two saves paved the way for PSG to progress in the knockout stage of the national tournament.
Just this Wednesday (17th), in a thrilling match against Flamengo, he made an astounding four penalty saves, solidifying his status as PSG’s hero in clinching the world title.
He successfully denied Saúl, Pedro, Leo Pereira, and Luiz Araújo during the penalty shootout.
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