Manchester City’s goalkeeper, Ederson, emerged victorious at The Best FIFA Football Awards in London, clinching the prestigious Best Goalkeeper award. His remarkable achievement surpassed the commendable efforts of competitors like Morocco’s Yassine Bounou and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois.
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This accolade held a deep personal significance for Ederson, following his instrumental role in Manchester City’s sweeping victories across five major 2023 tournaments: the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
In a heartfelt reflection, Ederson expressed, “It’s a feeling of ‘job done’, for all the dedication throughout last season.” He attributed his and the team’s success to the unique tactical approach and forward-thinking leadership of their manager, Pep Guardiola.
Our boss!! 🤩#TheBest FIFA Men’s Coach 2023! ⭐️@PepTeam 🩵 pic.twitter.com/p8xJ7ukQCx
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 15, 2024
Thanks to Guardiola’s visionary approach
Ederson credited Guardiola with elevating the standard of play in the Premier League, noting, “A lot of that is merit to Pep and the style of play that he has introduced, that we play at Manchester City.” He emphasized Guardiola’s visionary approach, stating,
“This is down to Guardiola as he is a manager who is able to think 10 steps ahead of any other.”
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 18, 2024
Mancity’s number 31 further acknowledged the collective effort behind his individual success, “I think today was due to our collective work.” He stressed the importance of teamwork in achieving both personal and group accolades.
As of 2024, Manchester City is in a strong position, competing for three major trophies: trailing Liverpool in the Premier League, facing a challenging FA Cup match against Tottenham, and preparing for a pivotal Champions League round against Copenhagen.
Echoing the team’s ambition, Ederson declared, “What I think, along with the rest of my teammates, is about having the same ambition to win all these trophies again.” He emphasized the team’s unwavering determination and hunger for continued success. Concluding, Ederson reflected on the synergy between collective teamwork and individual brilliance, underlining the importance of maintaining their winning mindset to achieve repeated glory.
