Alisson Becker: Brazil’s Last Line of Defence

From Brazil to Liverpool

Alisson Becker is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Liverpool and the Brazil national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Alisson began his career with Internacional in Brazil, and also played for Roma before joining Liverpool in 2018.

International Career

Alisson made his international debut for Brazil in 2015, and has since earned over 50 caps. He was part of the Brazil squad that won the 2019 Copa América, and was named the tournament's best goalkeeper. Alisson also played for Brazil at the FIFA World Cup in 2018.

Liverpool Career

Alisson joined Liverpool in 2018 for a fee of £66.8 million, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in history at the time. He quickly established himself as Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, and has helped the club win the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.

Playing Style

Alisson is a technically gifted goalkeeper who is known for his shot-stopping ability, distribution, and command of his area. He is also a vocal leader on the pitch, and is often credited with helping to organize his defence.

Honours

Alisson has won numerous honours throughout his career, including:

• Premier League: 2019-20, 2021-22
• UEFA Champions League: 2018-19, 2021-22
• UEFA Super Cup: 2019
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2019
• Copa América: 2019