Ederson - Brazilian football player
Ederson Santana de Moraes professionally known as Ederson is a Brazilian professional football player. He currently plays for Premier League club Manchester City and the Brazil national team. His playing position is a goalkeeper.
Ederson played for the youth team of Sao Paulo and Benfica. In 2012, he transferred from Ribeirao to Primeira Liga side Rio Ave and became a regular starter there. In 2015, he rejoined Benfica with whom he won four major titles in two seasons. In June 2017, he joined English club Manchester City for £35 million and became the most expensive goalkeeper of all time in terms of the nominal value of pound sterling at the time of his transfer. At Manchester City, he helped his team to win four Premier League titles, EFL Cup, two FA Community Shields, and one FA Cup. Additionally, he also won the three Premier League Golden Gloves in the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 seasons.
On the international level, Ederson has represented Brazil at various age levels. He has represented Brazil at U23 and the senior level. He made his senior international team debut for Brazil on 11 October 2017. He was then chosen in Brazil's squad for the 2018 World Cup and both the 2019 and 2021 Copa America, winning the 2019 tournament. Since his debut, he has obtained over 15 caps for Brazil.
Ederson's Early Life and Family Background
Ederson was born on 17 August 1993. His birthplace is Osasco, Brazil. His birth name is Ederson Santana de Moraes. He holds both Brazilian and Portuguese nationality. He belongs to the white ethnicity. Likewise, his religion is Christianity and as per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Leo. He was born to poor parents. He was born to his father, Antonis Moraes, and to his mother, Joelma. Information regarding his siblings and education is currently unavailable.
Ederson Football Career
Ederson started playing for the youth team of Sao Paulo in 2008. In 2009, Ederson joined the youth team of Portuguese side Benfica where he spent two seasons at the club.
Ribeirao
- In 2011, Ederson joined Portuguese Second Division side Ribeirao where he made 29 appearances for the club in all the competitions.
Rio Ave
- A year later, in 2012, Ederson joined Primeira Liga side Rio Ave. In the summer of 2012, he officially signed a contract with Rio Ave. He made his debut for the club on 18 August 2012 in a 1-0 loss against Maritimo. In his first season, he made 8 appearances for the club, making one clean sheet in all the competitions.
- During his 2013-14 season, Ederson made 28 appearances for the club, making 13 clean sheets in all the competitions.
- During his 2014-15 season, Ederson made 28 appearances for the club, making 7 clean sheets in all the competitions.
Benfica
- On 27 June 2015, Ederson rejoined Portuguese champions Benfica and signed a five-year contract with the club, a deal worth €500,000, and set a €45 million release clause.
- At Benfica, Ederson played there for two seasons with whom he won four major titles: two Primeira Liga (2015-16, 2016-17), one Taca de Portugal (2016-17), and Taca da Liga (2016-16). Additionally, he also won the LPFP Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Year in the 2016-17 season.
Manchester City
- On 1 June 2017, Ederson joined English club Manchester City for £35 million and became the most expensive goalkeeper of all time in terms of the nominal value of pound sterling at the time of his transfer. He was then immediately inserted as Pep Guardiola's first-choice goalkeeper, supplanting Claudio Bravo. He made his competitive debut for the club on 12 August 2017 in a 2-0 away win at Brighton & Hove Albion, where he kept a clean sheet.
- On 9 September 2017 against Liverpool, Ederson suffered a kick to the face by Sadio Mane and was forced to leave the game after eight minutes of treatment. He received eight stitches, and Mane was sent off by referee Jon Moss and banned for the subsequent three matches.
- On 19 August 2018, Ederson became the first Manchester City goalkeeper to provide a Premier League assist, as his goal-kick was converted by Sergio Aguero for the opening goal in a 6-1 win over Huddersfield Town.
- At Manchester City, Ederson helped his team to win four Premier League titles, EFL Cup, two FA Community Shields, and one FA Cup. Additionally, he also won the three Premier League Golden Gloves in the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 seasons.
International Career
- Ederson has represented Brazil at various age levels.
- Ederson has represented Brazil at U23 and the senior level.
- Ederson was named in Brazil's provisional squad for Copa America Centenario but was cut from the final squad due to injury.
- Ederson made his senior international team debut for Brazil on 11 October 2017 in a 3-0 win against Chile in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
- Ederson was chosen in Brazil's squad for the 2018 World Cup and both the 2019 and 2021 Copa America, winning the 2019 tournament.
- On 7 November 2022, Ederson was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Since his debut, Ederson has obtained over 15 caps for Brazil.
Ederson's Wife and Childrens
Looking at his personal life, Ederson is a married guy. He has been married to his beautiful girlfriend, Lais Moraes for six years. The couple first started to date in 2013 when Ederson was still 20-year-old and after just a year of dating, they tied the knot. They got married in a beautiful small wedding ceremony in 2014. The couple is blessed with three lovely children: their first child is a daughter named Yasmin Moraes born on 6 June 2017, their second child is a son named Henrique Moraes born on 13 September 2018, and their third child a daughter named Laura Moraes born on 17 January 2020. At present, he has an intimate relationship with his wife and children and they are living their life happily together.
Ederson’s Net Worth, Salary, and Contract
Ederson is a Brazilian professional football player who currently plays for Premier League club Manchester City. He earns from his professional career as a football player. With his football career, he has accumulated a huge amount of money until now. In June 2015, he rejoined Portuguese champions Benfica and signed a five-year contract with the club, a deal worth €500,000, and set a €45 million release clause. In June 2017, he joined English club Manchester City for £35 million and became the most expensive goalkeeper of all time in terms of the nominal value of pound sterling at the time of his transfer. His net worth as of 2022 is €10 million and he received £9.3 million as a yearly salary from his current club. Besides this, he also earns a decent amount of money from sponsorship, salary from the national team, endorsement deals with various brands including Puma, and more. Talking about his Cars, he drives Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari GTC4Lusso, Ferrari SF90 Stradale, etc. As of now, he is satisfied with his earnings. In addition, his market value is around €45 million.
Ederson’s Height, Weight, and Measurements
Ederson stands at the height of 1.88m i.e. 6 feet and 2 inches tall. He has a body weight of 89kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color and hair color are dark brown. His chest size is 42 inches, his arms size is 13 inches and his waist size is 34 inches. In addition, his sexual orientation is straight. He frequently does exercise to maintain his body. Overall, he has got a healthy body with tattoos on his body parts. His body is heavily covered in tattoos, including a rose and a skull on his neck, angel wings on his back, and a Portuguese League trophy on his leg, which he won for Benfica in 2016 and in 2017.
Ederson’s Transfer History
- Ederson started playing for the youth team of Sao Paulo in 2008.
- In 2009, Ederson joined the youth team of Portuguese side Benfica where he spent two seasons at the club.
- In 2011, Ederson joined the Portuguese Second Division side Ribeirao.
- A year later, in 2012, Ederson joined Primeira Liga side Rio Ave.
- In June 2015, Ederson rejoined Portuguese champions Benfica and signed a five-year contract with the club, a deal worth €500,000, and set a €45 million release clause.
- In June 2017, Ederson joined English club Manchester City for £35 million and became the most expensive goalkeeper of all time in terms of the nominal value of pound sterling at the time of his transfer.
Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2015-16, 2016-17 Primeira League with Benfica.
- Won the 2015-16 Taca da Liga with Benfica.
- Won the 2016-17 Taca de Portugal with Benfica.
- Won the 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22 Premier League with Manchester City.
- Won the 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 EFL Cup with Manchester City.
- Won the 2018-19 FA Cup with Manchester City.
- Won the 2018, 2019 FA Community Shield with Manchester City.
- Won the 2019 Copa America with Brazil.
Individual
- Won the 2016-17 LPFP Primeira Liga Goalkeeper of the Year.
- Won the 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 Premier League Golden Glove.
- O Jogo Team of the Year: 2016
- SJPF Primeira Liga Team of the Year: 2016
- UEFA Champions League Breakthrough XI: 2017
- PFA Premier League Team of the Year: 2018-19, 2020-21
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2020-21
