Ederson

“If there is a chance to ever take a penalty I am going to ask the manager and I would do it!”

“We study the shooters of the opponents - the team, the goalkeeping coach and the other goalkeepers.”

“I am very happy to have been called up by the national team. It's indeed another achievement in my career and I've worked a lot and very hard for this moment.”

“When I was nine or ten, I had a chat with my coach and I asked if I could play in goal. I started playing as a goalkeeper and it was love at first sight. Only a goalkeeper knows how it is.”

“I have gained Selecao recognition, eventually. I'm very proud of it, and now I want to replicate my Benfica's performance for my country.”

“I have always had the dream to play in English football and now I'm going to make it true.”

“I'd like to score.”

“My team-mates always offer me lots of lines to pass, so that ends up being easier for my role.”

“The role of a goalkeeper in Pep's team is like the 11th outfield player on the pitch, in terms of the build-up, the pressing. I think it's more difficult. There is a bigger responsibility because you can't afford to make any mistakes. If you do, it probably ends in an opposition goal.”

“I always train as a goalkeeper. I never train outside the goal.”

“Ceni was very skilful - and he made history. He played for 25 years at Sao Paulo, more than 1,200 games, and that's an inspiration. Hopefully, I can build a history like that.”

“It's no wonder Pep is one of the best coaches in the world. When I knew I could work with him I was very happy. I didn't think twice. He has helped a lot in my adaptation, in the form of the game he likes.”

“I remember sometimes a difficulty and I realise that it taught me something or it helped me later on. The difficulties in the past are the wins in the present.”

“Brazil is well served for goalkeepers, many who have not been to the World Cup are very good.”

“When I started playing as a boy, a lot of people were asking, 'If you don't make it, what are you going to do?' But in my head, I was always repeating to myself, 'I'm going to become a football player.'”

“Lots of times I have to leave the goal to block a ball.”

“I'm a happy person.”

“I was always comfortable with the ball at my feet, and this helps me during games. I think it's a natural talent.”

“I have always been skilful with my feet.”

“I'm good at penalties, either using power or technique when I'm shooting.”