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Alisson Ramses Becker

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Alisson Ramses Becker was born on 2nd October 1992. He is commonly known as Alisson Becker or simply Alisson. He's a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Liverpool and the Brazil national team.

Widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world, Alisson is known for his excellent positioning, distribution, and prowess in one-on-one situations.

Alisson Becker Early Career and International

Alisson joined International's academy in 2002 at the age of 10 and progressed through the youth system before making his senior debut in 2013. During his four years with International, he helped the team win the Campeonato Gauche title each season. Alisson made over 100 appearances for the club before moving to Italian side Roma in 2016 for a fee of €7.5 million.

Alisson Becker playing for Roma on 23rd November 2017 Alisson Becker playing for Roma on 23rd November 2017

After joining Roma, Alisson initially served as a backup goalkeeper. However, with the departure of Wojciech Szczęsny in 2017, he became Roma's first-choice goalkeeper. Alisson was praised for his performances in the 2017–18 season, especially in the UEFA Champions League, where Roma reached the semi-finals. That season, he kept 22 clean sheets, including 17 in Serie A, and was named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year.

Alisson Becker Liverpool and Record Transfer

In July 2018, Liverpool signed Alisson for £66.8 million (€72.5 million), making him the most expensive goalkeeper at the time. He made an immediate impact, helping Liverpool win the Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA Club World Cup.

Alisson's crucial saves, particularly in the Champions League, earned him individual accolades, including The Best FIFA Goalkeeper in 2019 and the Yashin Trophy. He was also included twice in the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11.

July 20th 2018 Alisson Becker joined Liverpool FC July 20th 2018 Alisson Becker joined Liverpool FC

Alisson's time at Liverpool has been marked by numerous individual and team successes. In his debut 2018–19 season, he set a record for most clean sheets by a Premier League goalkeeper in their first season and helped the club win the Champions League.

In the 2019–20 season, Alisson was instrumental in Liverpool's Premier League title win, the club's first league title in 30 years.

Alisson Becker International Career

Alisson has represented Brazil at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2015. He has played in two FIFA World Cups (2018 and 2022) and four Copa América tournaments (2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024), winning the 2019 Copa América, where he was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper.

Alisson Becker playing for Brazil on September 4th 2018 Alisson Becker playing for Brazil on September 4th 2018

Alisson Becker Playing Style

Alisson is admired for his shot-stopping abilities, quick reflexes, and excellent decision-making in one-on-one situations. His calmness under pressure and skill with the ball at his feet allow him to play out from the back, inspiring comparisons to former goalkeepers like Víctor Valdés and Manuel Neuer.

Known for his speed, agility, and strong command of the penalty area, Alisson’s style of play has earned him nicknames like "The Messi of goalkeepers" and "The Holy Goalie."

Alisson playing for Liverpool FC on September 29th 2020 Alisson playing for Liverpool FC on September 29th 2020

Alisson Becker's personal Life

Alisson comes from a footballing family—his older brother Muriel is also a goalkeeper. Of German descent, Alisson holds a German passport and speaks multiple languages, including Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and English. He is married to Natália Loewe, a Brazilian doctor, and the couple has three children.

Alisson is a devout Pentecostal Christian and has been a goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organization, promoting mental health care. In 2021, his father tragically drowned, a loss that deeply affected him.

Alisson Becker with his wife and children Alisson Becker with his wife and children

Alisson's journey from International’s academy to becoming one of the world’s best goalkeepers at Liverpool and Brazil highlights his resilience, talent, and work ethic.

Alisson Becker 's father tragedy

On February 24th, 2021, Alisson Becker's father tragically died after drowning in a lake in Brazil. Media in Brazil reported that Jose Agostinho Becker, 57, drowned in a lake near his holiday home in the city of Lavras do Sul.Jose was swimming at a dam on his property on Wednesday February 24th 2021 afternoon when the accident happened.

Alisson Becker with his father Jose Agostinho Becker hugging him  and  his wife on their wedding Alisson Becker with his father Jose Agostinho Becker hugging him and his wife on their wedding

The accident occurred at around 5pm on Wednesday. No foul play was suspected. Local police confirmed a man's body was found on Wednesday night. Alisson Becker's father was laid to rest in a small private ceremony with 20 friends and family in his home city in Brazil but unfortunately Alisson was unable to attend due to coronavirus restrictions.

Alisson's remarkable achievements, both at club and international levels, combined with his personal values and humility, have solidified his legacy as a football icon.

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