For Ederson, it’s already been a pretty good run of games in Premier League history for the Manchester City goalkeeper. He’s now pushed his league record for the most assists ever by a goalkeeper to 11. His record-setting number of assists achieved until now – seven – after 272 top-flight appearances. In a thrilling match against Crystal Palace on Saturday, Ederson showcased his exceptional skills, contributing a crucial assist in City’s come-from-behind victory, which ended 5-2.
And this season, Ederson has already produced four of them. His all-round abilities highlight just how much he can affect a game from the rearguard. He completed a laser-like long pass that put midfielder James McAtee in a footrace to goal. McAtee immediately capped off the move with Manchester City’s fourth goal! This play exemplifies Ederson’s renowned capability to play the ball out from the back, a skill that has become integral to Manchester City’s playing style under manager Pep Guardiola.
Earlier this year, Ederson smashed that record by getting his sixth assist in February against Newcastle. With this eye-catching accomplishment, he matched Paul Robinson’s record for the most assists by a goalkeeper in Premier League history. Ederson is unique among all Premier League goalkeepers – he is the only one to record more than five assists in total. This unbelievable accomplishment truly exemplifies his unmatched influence on the field. Since that 2010-11 season, he had remained a solitary figure among goalkeepers in Europe’s top five leagues. No one else has even come close to his phenomenal record for assists.
Strangely enough, Ederson’s seven league assists are already close to matching the total of several present-day attacking players. This accomplishment highlights not just his defensive skills, but his offensive talents, making him a standout amongst goalkeepers.
Despite these incredible individual feats, even Ederson’s future at Manchester City is shrouded in uncertainty. Kevin De Bruyne, the team’s captain and fellow star player, recently indicated that Ederson will be leaving the club in the summer. This announcement sent Twins fans abuzz wondering where he would land next and how that would impact his legacy.
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