The EPL star vividly describes his learning curve in Brazil and credits the smaller things in his life for making him the player he is today. Ederson also opens up about the challenges he faced while trying to maintain a balance between his academic pursuits and his passion for the game.
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EPL shot-stopper Ederson names Rogerio Ceni as his idol
Ederson named Brazilian legend Rogerio Ceni has the player he tried to emulate as a youngster growing up in Sao Paulo. Most of Rogerio Ceni’s playing career was spent in Sao Paulo, where he made a name for himself as a dead-ball specialist and was one of the first ball-playing goalkeepers the world had ever seen.
While Pep Guardiola certainly had an influence on Ederson’s unique goalkeeping style, it is quite evident that Rogerio Ceni was a massive influence on the EPL star during his formative years.
Like many other South American footballers, Ederson’s journey to the EPL was fraught with obstacles. The Manchester City and EPL goalkeeper if it was not for his rigorous perseverance and determination throughout his childhood and early career with Sao Paulo, playing in the EPL would have remained a distant dream.
Today, Ederson is considered one of the best shot-stoppers in the EPL and the world. Suffice to say, hard work does pay off.
Ederson is Manchester City’s first-choice goalkeeper and has come a long way from his days at Sao Paulo and Benfica. The Brazilian won the EPL in this first season in England in 2018, as Manchester City blazed its way to the EPL title with a record-breaking tally of 100 points.
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