209 Ederson

Ederson Santana de Moraes, commonly known as Ederson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Manchester City and the Brazil national team. Born on August 17, 1993, in Osasco, Brazil, he developed his skills in São Paulo’s youth system before moving to Portugal to join Benfica’s academy. After a stint with Rio Ave, he returned to Benfica, where his performances earned him a move to Manchester City in 2017.

Renowned for his exceptional shot-stopping, distribution, and composure under pressure, Ederson quickly became a key figure in City’s dominance under Pep Guardiola. His ability to play out from the back revolutionized the modern goalkeeping role. He has won multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups, and the UEFA Champions League. On the international stage, he has represented Brazil in major tournaments, competing with Alisson Becker for the starting role. Ederson remains one of the best goalkeepers in world football.