The 23-year-old had to wait for his chance to shine at Benfica, but his reputation has skyrocketed since and he has earned the approval of icons
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After patiently waiting for his time to shine at the top level, it has taken just one year for Ederson Moraes to earn a reputation as a goalkeeper destined for the top.
When he arrived at Benfica from Sao Paulo as a supremely talented 16-year-old, making headlines in the youth team when he scored from a clearance in his own box, big things were expected of him.