Ederson Santana de Moraes, born on August 17, 1993, commonly known as Ederson, is a professional footballer hailing from Brazil. He serves as a goalkeeper for the Premier League team Manchester City and is a key player for the Brazil national team. Renowned for his exceptional goalkeeping skills, Ederson is widely considered one of the top goalkeepers globally, particularly praised for his precise distribution and adept ball-playing abilities.
In 2017, Ederson made his debut in the senior squad for Brazil. He represented Brazil in the FIFA World Cups of 2018 and 2022, as well as in the Copa América tournaments of 2019 and 2021. Notably, he contributed to Brazil’s victory in the 2019 Copa América.
Individually, he has been recognized for his exceptional performances, earning accolades such as O Jogo Team of the Year (2016), SJPF Primeira Liga Team of the Year (2016), LPFP Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Year (2016–17), UEFA Champions League Breakthrough XI (2017), PFA Premier League Team of the Year (2018–19, 2020–21), Premier League Golden Glove (2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22), and a spot in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season (2020–21).
Ederson played a key role in securing multiple Premier League titles (2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23), FA Cup triumphs in 2018–19 and 2022–23, and EFL Cup victories in 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, and 2020–21 with Manchester City.
He also contributed to the club’s success in the FA Community Shield in 2018 and 2019, and notably, played a crucial part in Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League victory in the 2022–23 season, having been a runner-up in the 2020–21 campaign. Additionally, Ederson claimed the UEFA Super Cup in 2023.
Ederson is a Brazilian goalkeeper who is described as having lightning-fast reflexes, composure, and exceptional footwork. His life outside work is that he is married to Lais Moraes and has three children, namely Yasmin, Henrique, and Laura. He is also associated with huge companies such as Puma and PepsiCo, and his net worth has been estimated to be in the region of £12 million.