Who is Ederson? Inside the life of Man City’s £35m maverick goalkeeper

Redaction Simon Brett with Dan Murphy
Published on 2024-04-12 18:00:00

Ederson is a top goalkeeper for Manchester City in the Premier League, known for his ability to prevent goals and build up play from the back. He was signed by Pep Guardiola after the team struggled with their previous goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo. Ederson is married to Lais Moraes and they have three children together. He has a strong social media presence with 5.2 million followers on Instagram.

Ederson has played for Sao Paulo, Benfica, and Rio Ave before joining Manchester City in 2017 for a fee of £35 million. He has won numerous trophies with Man City, including the Champions League and multiple Premier League titles. Ederson is also known for his rare skill of assisting in goals, with four assists to his name in the Premier League. He wears the number 31 shirt and uses Puma Future Z 2 gloves.

Despite an incident where he was kicked in the face by Sadio Mane, Ederson accepted the apology and continued playing at a high level. He is a key player for Manchester City and has been recognized with individual awards such as the Premier League Golden Glove and The Best FIFA Goalkeeper. His impact on the team goes beyond goalkeeping, with his ability to contribute to build-up play and even create goal-scoring opportunities.

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