08.11.2025 19:26
Fenerbahçe's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes carried his team with his performance against Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa League. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Ederson making 6 crucial saves to keep his goal intact. Additionally, the goalkeeper drew attention with his effectiveness in playmaking, successfully completing 20 out of 38 long passes. With this performance, he reached the highest number of saves in European competitions since October 2019.
Fenerbahçe's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes made a significant impact with his performance against Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa League. In the match that ended 0-0, the star goalkeeper kept a clean sheet, becoming the best player for the yellow-blues with his saves and contributions to the build-up play.
STOOD LIKE A "WALL" WITH 6 SAVES
Throughout the match, Ederson made a total of 6 crucial saves, effectively saving Fenerbahçe from defeat. Four of his saves came from inside the penalty area, and his reflex interventions, especially in the first half, were noteworthy. Additionally, the experienced goalkeeper won 3 aerial duels, successfully neutralizing threats in front of the opponent's penalty area.
SHOWED HIS DIFFERENCE IN BUILD-UP PLAY
Not only with his goalkeeping performance but also with his effectiveness in build-up play, Ederson stood out by successfully completing 20 out of 38 long passes. This statistic once again demonstrated that he is one of the players who best reflects the modern understanding of goalkeeping on the field.
HISTORIC PERFORMANCE IN EUROPEAN CUPS AFTER 6 YEARS
With this match, Ederson reached the highest number of saves (6) in European competitions since October 2019 (Manchester City–Atalanta). The Brazilian goalkeeper, who changed Fenerbahçe's fate in Europe, became the standout player of the match with this performance.
FENERBAHÇE'S SYMBOL OF TRUST
With his calm demeanor, reflexes, and leadership, Ederson instilled confidence in the defense and played a key role in his team's return with a point from the away match against Viktoria Plzen. After the match, yellow-blue fans referred to the Brazilian star as a "wall" on social media.