Brought over the Atlantic to Italy by Salernitana three years ago as a complete unknown, Ederson quickly slotted into his team and played a key role in helping his side stay in Serie A back in the 2021/22 season. His devastating impact earned him a transfer to Atalanta shortly after. Once he moved to Bergamo he continued to improve and went on to become one of the driving forces behind the club's historic Europa League victory. Ederson combines great verve and tactical intelligence, offering both a threat going forward and solid defending. This is why the Brazilian is the Atalanta player that Fiorentina need to keep the closest eye on.

The 26-year-old embodies the essence of the modern box-to-box midfielder and is one of Atalanta’s most dynamic players. The former Salernitana player particularly excels in reading passes and winning back possession and is also blessed with energy and athleticism that allow him to cover huge areas of the pitch. These are the very characteristics that make him essential to Atalanta’s gameplan. When not in possession, as part of a defensive system based on man-marking across the pitch, Ederson doesn't stay in a fixed position – the Brazilian and his centre midfield colleague split marking duties, keeping a close eye on their opposition’s most talented players.

Once he regains possession, Ederson displays excellent technique and an amazing ability to hold onto the ball, making use of his physique to hold off challenges and get play going through quick transitions and precise passes. When in possession, he tends to get involved in attack, moving forward with the aim of helping his team create numerical superiority in every area of the pitch. The Brazilian’s all-round technical and tactical game combined with his willingness to go the extra mile make him the ideal team-mate.