Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has been a superb addition since he arrived at the club two seasons ago. The Brazilian fits Pep Guardiola’s style of play perfectly, and his ability with his feet is second to none.
Even so, fans on Twitter have been debating where the 26-year-old fits in terms of the best goalkeepers in the world. A number of supporters believe he is right up there:
All a matter of opinion. Doubt any city fan would swap him for anyone though.
— Matty1291?????????????? (@bluemoon93201) August 26, 2019
He is the best in the world. Period.
— Justin Zawaly (@justinzawaly) August 26, 2019
Yes he is the best goalkeeper in the world
— Ambassador (@Brebner42445147) August 26, 2019
Certainly no 1 in premier.
— StanstheMan (@DavidOldrectory) August 26, 2019
Don't know about the best but the way we play there is no one I would swap him for
— Paul Richardson (@618Paul) August 26, 2019
For me best and special by his on way only Ter-Stegen can be similar but Ederson more composure with the ball.
— Kasak? (@ksk_adde) August 27, 2019
While a few believe he needs to improve his shot-stopping to be able to match the likes of Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak:
In terms of ball playing and transition he's the best by far. But in terms of shot stopping, he's gotta be in top 6 I'd say.
— Oli MCFC (@OliCtid) August 26, 2019
Only oblak and maybe Alisson are better than him
— Khaled Harb (@KhaledShadyHar2) August 26, 2019
As a City fan I wouldn’t say top 3 but I would say top 5
— Don’t@Me? (@wodukoya1) August 26, 2019
No! Watch his game against Tottenham, you will see the reasons why he is not top 3! I do feel he’s is in the top 10 and probably the best with his feet!
— Alex Brady (@alexbrady89) August 26, 2019
It’s a difficult one to call as the likes of Oblak, Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter-Stegen, Liverpool’s Alisson Becker and Manchester United‘s David De Gea all have different strengths and weaknesses.
For City, Ederson provides the perfect starting point for attacks, while being proactive when needed to ensure City can keep a high defensive line and press further up the pitch.
