Russian footballer Safonov entered the top 5 best goalkeepers in the world

Russian goalkeeper of Paris “PSG” Matvey Safonov entered the top five goalkeepers in the world following the annual ceremony of awarding football awards, which was held on October 26 in London. In the ranking, he was higher than the Argentine Emiliano Martinez, who twice received the Yashin Trophy.

Safonov took fourth place. Above him are Belgian Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid and Spaniard David Raya, who plays for London Arsenal.

The Yashin Trophy, which is awarded to the best goalkeeper of the year, went to Spaniard Unai Simon from Athletic Bilbao. The main individual award of the evening - "Golden Ball" - was received by English striker Harry Kane, playing for Bayern Munich.

Safonov began his career at the Krasnodar Academy, where he later became the main goalkeeper and captain of the team.

PSG also won the best club of the season award. The Paris team was awarded this title for the second consecutive year.