 He was chosen in Brazil's squad for the 2018 World Cup and the 2019 Copa América, winning the latter tournament.Born in Osasco, São Paulo, Ederson started his football career in 2008 at local club São Paulo FC with whom he played one season, before joining Benfica in Portugal.Here, at the age of 16, he spent two years as a junior, eventually leaving for Second Division side Ribeirão in 2011.