Fenerbahçe's Ederson Repays Trust with Successful Performance
The Brazilian goalkeeper, who faced criticism last season, stayed with the team with the support of the management and coaching staff, making crucial saves.
Fenerbahçe's experienced goalkeeper, Ederson, is drawing attention with his successful performance in Süper Lig and European matches this season.
Past Criticisms
Claims of a departure had come to the agenda during the summer transfer window for the experienced goalkeeper, who received heavy criticism from fans last season and whose wife responded to these reactions.
Management and Coaching Staff Support
President Aziz Yıldırım had stated during the election process that they wanted to win Ederson over. Head Coach İsmail Kartal also ensured the goalkeeper was embraced by keeping him in the team.
Süper Lig Statistics
Playing in 5 matches in the Süper Lig, the 33-year-old goalkeeper managed to keep a clean sheet in 3 of these matches.
Save and Ball Distribution Rates
The experienced goalkeeper achieved an 80 percent save percentage in league matches, while reaching an 84 percent success rate in putting the ball back into play.
Contribution on the European Stage
Making a total of 9 saves in the Champions League qualifying matches played against Lyon, Ederson played a major role in ending his team's 18-year drought.
Roma Match
The Brazilian goalkeeper continued his performance by making 2 critical saves in the match against Roma, which ended in a 1-1 draw.