Oleksandr Safronov

Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Safronov (; born 11 June 1999) is a Ukrainian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kispest Honvéd.

Club career Safronov is a product of the FC Metalurh Zaporizhia and the FC Dnipro academy systems. In March 2017, he was promoted to the senior squad of FC Dnipro but never made his debut in the Ukrainian Premier League.

Dnipro-1 In June 2017, Safronov joined the newly-created Dnipro-1. He made his debut for the club as a second-half substitute in a Ukrainian Second League match against Metalist 1925 Kharkiv on 15 July. In January 2020, he moved on loan to Meistriliiga club Levadia Tallinn, where he played 8 games and scored 2 goal in the 2020 season.

Following his stint in Estonia, Safronov returned to Dnipro-1 in Ukraine.

Desna Chernihiv On 14 July 2021 he signed a two-year contract with Desna Chernihiv in the Ukrainian Premier League. On 25 July, he made his league debut against Chornomorets Odesa at the Stadion Yuri Gagarin.

Nafta 1903 (on loan) On 26 March 2022, Safronov moved on loan to Slovenian club Nafta 1903. On 18 April, he made his debut against Ilirija.

Zalaegerszeg On 10 June 2022 he signed a two-year contract with Zalaegerszeg in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. In June 2025 his contract was expired.

Unirea Slobozia On 31 July 2025, he signed for Unirea Slobozia in Liga I.

Kispest Honvéd On 15 August 2026, he moved to Kispest Honvéd.

International career On 15 June 2019, Safronov won the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup with the Ukraine under-20 national team.

Career statistics Club

Honours Club Zalaegerszeg Magyar Kupa: 2022–23

Dnipro-1 Ukrainian Second League: 2017–18

International Ukraine U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2019

Ukraine U17 Valeriy Lobanovskyi Memorial Tournament: 2018