10 best goalkeepers of the decade

6. Ederson

Ederson helped Manchester City to two successive Premier League titles

When Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City in the summer of 2016, one of his first actions was to remove longtime #1 Joe Hart from between the posts and replace him with a ‘sweeper-keeper’ who was more suitable to the Spaniard’s brand of football. Claudio Bravo was the chosen one, but unfortunately, the Chilean proved to be too gaffe-prone to establish himself. Guardiola’s next choice, on the other hand, has proven himself to be just what the doctor ordered.

Signed by City for a fee of £35m, Brazil’s Ederson changed how Guardiola’s side were able to operate; the ability that he possesses with his feet is almost unparalleled when it comes to goalkeepers, making him the perfect fit for a side looking to start attacks from the back, but he’s equally adept at making spectacular saves with his hands, too.

In his first two seasons at the Etihad, the Brazilian was largely an ever-present, keeping 34 clean sheets and even registering an assist for Sergio Aguero in a match against Huddersfield, as City romped to two successive Premier League titles. Add those to the two Portuguese Primeira Liga titles he won previously with Benfica – as well as a further five trophies with City – and you’ve got a shoo-in for this list.