Ederson (footballer, born 1993)
A Brazilian goalkeeper whose revolutionary ball-playing skills redefined the position and powered Manchester City's domestic dominance.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: August 17·Millennials
Biography
Ederson Santana de Moraes emerged not just as a shot-stopper but as a tactical weapon, a goalkeeper whose left foot possessed the precision and range of a midfield playmaker. His journey from São Paulo's academies to Benfica in Portugal honed his unique style, but it was his 2017 move to Manchester City that made him a cornerstone of a footballing revolution. Under Pep Guardiola, Ederson's audacious passing and calmness under pressure became the first line of attack, allowing City to play with a high defensive line and suffocating possession. His long, raking passes often bypassed entire midfields, turning defense into attack in an instant. While his spectacular saves are memorable, his consistent, error-free distribution is what truly transformed expectations for his position, making him essential to multiple Premier League titles and a historic continental treble in 2023.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ederson was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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The biggest hits of 1993
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Ederson's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the continental treble with Manchester City in 2023, claiming the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
- Has won multiple Premier League Golden Glove awards for most clean sheets in a season.
- Holds the record for the longest goal kick assist in the Premier League, a 75-yard pass for a goal.
- His transfer from Benfica to Manchester City in 2017 set a then-world record fee for a goalkeeper.
Did You Know?
He is known for his distinctive tattoos, including a large one of a crusader knight on his torso.
Before becoming a professional goalkeeper, he played as a futsal goalkeeper in his youth in Brazil.
He holds a Portuguese passport, which facilitated his move to Benfica, due to his wife's Portuguese heritage.
He once took a penalty kick in a professional match for his former Brazilian club, São Paulo, though he missed.
“My left foot is just another weapon to start the play.”
