Alisson Ramses Becker is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in contemporary football. His composed calm, razor sharp reflexes, accurate shot stopping and his playing well out of position has transformed the role of a goalkeeper. Alisson was born on 2 October 1992, in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil and at a tender age of nine played local football before turning out to be a star at Liverpool FC and Brazil national team. He has a career in terms of trophies, personal awards and record performances that make him one of the most outstanding goalkeepers of all time.
Childhood and Football Journey.
Alisson grew up in a family of football enthusiasts. His father had been a former goalkeeper, and Alisson and his elder brother Muriel went into his footsteps. He entered the youth academy in Internacional, which is one of the largest clubs in Brazil, where he received strong basics and discipline of mind.
In 2013, international became his first professional club. During the subsequent seasons he was the first-choice goalkeeper in the club. He has assisted the team in winning Campeonato GaUcho and has made himself one of the most promising young keepers in South America. Soon his performances started to attract the attention of European clubs.
Move to Europe: AS Roma
Alisson joined AS Roma of Italy in 2016. The first season saw him as a backup player but proved his worth when he was called into the field. During his first season (201718), he established himself as the undisputed number one in Roma and provided world level performances in Serie A and the UEFA champions league. He managed to bring Roma to the semi-final of the champions league and made numerous crucial clean sheets. He was awarded Serie A Goalkeeper of the Month, which confirmed his position as one of the finest keepers in Italy and Europe.
Liverpool Period Becoming a Modern Legend.
Liverpool in July 2018, bought Alisson at a record price immediately giving the club a strong defense.
Immediate Impact
In his initial season (201819) Alisson received the Premier League Golden Glove, having kept 21 clean sheets. Without him, Liverpool would not have secured the title in the Champions League, performing major saves all over the tournament, even in the final game, he saved a clean sheet.
Trophies and Team Success
Since he joined Liverpool, Alisson has helped Liverpool to win major trophies and they are:
2018/2019 - UEFA Champions League
2019/2020 - Premier League
2021/2022 - FA Cup
2019 - FIFA Club World Cup
2019 - UEFA Super Cup
2021/2022, 2023/2024 - EFL Cup
Community Shield (several victories)
During his entire competition, Alisson has played more than 400 matches with Liverpool and scored him over 180 clean sheets. His stability has been the key to the domestic and European success of the club.
Past Goal and Assist Records.
In May 2021, Alisson was the first player to head a dramatic last minute goal in the premier league on behalf of Liverpool against West Bromwich Albion. The goal made him a
Record holder as The first Liverpool goalkeeper to score a competitive goal, &
The 6th goalkeeper to score a goal in the premier league.
This was a decisive move that assisted Liverpool to qualify to the champions league and is one of his most unforgettable acts.
Alisson is among today's goal keepers that will be remembered for almost a lifetime. He had already registered a number of assists to the club in 2026, and the quality of his passes are and hand throw are accurate, long and precise, and they directly resulted in goals, which is why he's been proved to be valuable as a ball-playing goalkeeper of this century added with his ball dribbling skills and more.
Personal Awards and Records.
The personal awards of Alisson make known his greatness:
2019 - FIFA Best Men’s Goalkeeper of the year
2019 - Yashin Trophy (Ballon d’Or Best Goalkeeper)
2018/2019, 2021/2022 - Premier League Golden Glove
*Making The UEFA Champions League Squad of the Month several times
He won the annual awards for PFA Team of the Month and PFA Team of the Year.
He is also among the few goalkeepers who have appeared highly in Ballon 0 d Or lists. This is not common among players in the goal keeping line.
International Career with Brazil
In 2015, Alisson became part of the Brazil national team and immediately became their starting goalkeeper. His composed and constant leadership in big tournaments has played a significant role in
major Brazilian tournaments.
Large Global Awards.
- Copa América Winner: 2019
- Copa América Runner‑up: 2021
Alisson contributed greatly to the Brazilian victory at the 2019 Copa América, an event that was hosted in Brazil. He had a number of clean sheets and won the Golden Glove as the best goal keeper in the tournament.
World Cup Performances
Alisson played in the 2018 and 2022 FIFA world cups representing Brazil. In the two tournaments, he assisted the team in making it to the quarter finals, and he was the goal keeper whom the coaching staff could count on first.
In 2026, Alisson had over 70 international caps, many clean sheets to his name and is among the most reliable goalkeepers in Brazil today.
Career Statistics to date
Club Career (Approximate Totals)
- Appearances: 500+
- Clean Sheets: 220+
- Goals Scored: 1
- Assists: a few direct goal assists.
International Career
- Brazil Caps: 70+
- Clean Sheets: 45+
- Major Titles: Copa América 2019
The numbers are indicative of his longevity in addition to his constant influence on the highest level.
Style of Play and Strengths
Alisson is a typical example of a modern ball playing goalkeeper:
-One-on-one situations
- Excellent reflexes and shot-saving.
- Adapt at back out playing.
- Authoritatively dictates the penalty area.
- Has mental strength and composure.
His ability to read the game enables him to perform the role of a sweeper-keeper, hence there can never be a time when his team will tolerate defensive lapses.
Legacy and Importance
The heritage of Alisson Becker is safe by 2026. He has won all the club-wide awards, substantial individual accolades and been instrumental in Brazil internationally. His well known goals, many clean sheets and leadership skills make him a fan favorite and role model in the eyes of future aspiring goalkeepers across the globe.
Alisson is not a great keeper, he is a full-fledged footballer who has revolutionized the way the goalie plays. His name will always be mentioned in the list of the best goalkeepers ever in the history of football.