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Le Parisien Names Safonov PSG’s Best Performer for December

The French daily points to a 9.5-rated Intercontinental Cup shootout display as the decisive factor.

Overview

  • He averaged 7.25 across four appearances in all competitions, the top mark among PSG players for the month.
  • His month featured clean sheets against Rennes in Ligue 1 (5–0, rating 7) and Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League (0–0, rating 6.5).
  • He conceded twice in the 3–2 league win over Metz, receiving a rating of 5.
  • In the Intercontinental Cup final versus Flamengo on December 17, he saved four consecutive penalties to secure the trophy and earned a 9.5 match rating.
  • Reports after the final said he made some saves despite a fractured left hand, and the monthly list then placed Warren Zaire-Emery (7), Wilyan Pacho (6.31), João Neves (6.03) and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (6) next in the ranking.