Ederson breaks RECORD for most assists as a goalkeeper in the Premier League

Manchester City keeper Ederson recently recorded the most assists by a goalkeeper in the Premier League, taking his tally to six assists.

Ederson breaks RECORD for most assists as a goalkeeper in the Premier League

Manchester City keeper Ederson broke the Premier League assists record for any goalkeeper. (via BBC)

Manchester City shot-stopper Ederson created Premier League history by becoming the goal-keeper with the most assists in the competition. He achieved this feat in at the Etihad, during City’s dominating 4-0 victory over Newcastle United.

In the 19th minute of Man City’s EPL outing against the Magpies, goalkeeper Ederson provided a long ball from ten yards outside his own box, up the pitch to forward Omar Marmoush. The Egyptian forward calmly controlled it and lobbed it over Martin Dubravka to open the scoring for the home side. Moreover, Marmoush went on to score a 24-minute hat-trick for the side.

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Ederson subsequently made history, as the assist marked his sixth one for Manchester City in the Premier League. The Brazilian shot-stopper surpassed former Tottenham and Leeds United keeper Paul Robinson, who held the record with five assists in the English top-flight. Moreover, the 31-year-old keeper took his season tally to three assists in 24 appearances. It is the most by any keeper in a single EPL season.

The ex-Benfica keeper has last assisted Erling Haaland, in a 3-1 victory over Chelsea earlier this year. Meanwhile, his all-time tally for City stands at seven assists, six in the EPL and one in the Champions League. Ederson’s creative contribution and precise passing has helped several Manchester City forwards flourish over the years. This list included Haaland, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and now, Marmoush.

Nonetheless, Ederson has come under criticism for his recent displays, with Man City boss Pep Guardiola preferring Stefan Ortega at times. The three-time EPL Golden Glove winner has also been linked with a move out of the club, with several Saudi PL clubs interested.

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson’s career over the years

Known for his strength, reflexes, technical abilities and distribution, Ederson is often recognized among the best goalkeepers of the generation. The 31-year-old Brazilian has six EPL titles, two FA Cups, four Carabao Cups, a UCL and a FIFA Club World Cup to his name.

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Ederson has enjoyed an impressive career at Benfica and Manchester City over the years. (via Sky Sports)

After having shined in the Portuguese league with Benfica and Rio Ave, he signed for Man City in 2017 for a transfer fee worth 35 million. He has since then made over 300 appearances for the club, winning the EPL Golden Glove three consecutive times. Ederson also won the IFFHS Best Goalkeeper of the Year and the FIFA Best Men’s Goalkeeper award in 2023.

Moreover, the 31-year-old keeper has also made 29 appearances for the Brazilian national side. This is despite stiff competition from Liverpool counter-part Alisson. He was chosen in Brazil’s squad for two FIFA World Cups, in 2018 and 2022, and two Copa Americas.