1 In full
His full name is Ederson Santana de Moraes.
2 Born and bred
He was born on 17 August 1993 in Osasco, Brazil.
3 Young star
He began his career at local side Sao Paulo where he stayed for one season.
4 Early days
At the age of 16, he joined Benfica and spent two years there before joining Ribeirao’s senior side. A year later, he moved to Rio Ave.
5 International stage
In 2014, he earned a call-up to Brazil’s Under-23 squad and claimed victory in the Toulon Tournament.
6 Return
He rejoined Portuguese champions Benfica as a senior in June 2015; then signed a five-year deal in the July.
7 Dream debut
Following impressive displays for the B squad, he made his debut for the first-team in March 2016, replacing the injured Julio Cesar, and went on to help the Club to their third successive league. title
8 Cup success
He also featured in the Taça da Liga final, which Benfica triumphed 6-2, and played three matches in the Champions League. Benfica reached the quarter-final stage.
9 Honourable mentions
Despite his youth, he has enjoyed plenty of success, winning the Primeira Liga twice, the Taça de Portugal, the Taça da Liga and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
10 Familiar face
He played alongside fellow new recruit Bernardo Silva at Benfica at youth level.
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