Nestled under the right ear of Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson rest two of this man's 34 tattoos. A rose is etched and beside it stands a skull.
It is fitting imagery for a goalkeeper whose blend of silk and steel impresses more by the week. The rose is the beauty to the beast exuded by the skull.
This is Ederson's game in a nutshell. He offers everything the Premier League demands by way of a conventional goalkeeper. He is bold, aggressive, vocal and his double save from Romelu Lukaku and Juan Mata from pointblank range during Sunday's Manchester derby demonstrated his courage and reflexes.