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The English Premier League is home to some of the world's best Brazilian players.
Brazilian football is typically well-known for its flair and style. Brazil has produced some world-class players over the years, such as Ronaldinho, Neymar Jr. and Ronaldo Nazario to name a few.
The PL boasts some great Brazilian players as well. Many top Selecao players, playing in the PL, were involved in Brazil's Copa America victory in 2019.
On that note, let's take a look at the five greatest Brazilian players in Premier League history.
#5. Alisson Becker - Liverpool
Alisson joined Liverpool from Roma in 2018 and has been a revelation ever since.
Liverpool had been suffering due to the lack of a good custodian for several years prior to the arrival of Alisson. His signing, along with that of Virgil van Dijk, has been described as the turning point of the club's fortunes.
Alisson has enjoyed great success ever since joining Jurgen Klopp's side. In just over three years, he has already won a PL title and a UEFA Champions League winner's medal.
His key strengths are his shot-stopping ability and his excellent distribution. Alisson has enabled the side's transformation into one of the best defenses in the world.
Alisson was a key member of the Brazilian squad when they won the Copa America in 2019 and was also named the tournament's best goalkeeper. He kept seven clean sheets in the tournament.
#4. Roberto Firmino - Liverpool
Roberto Firmino is well-known for being the playmaker in the Liverpool attack.
Joining from Hoffenhem in 2015, Firmino has developed into one of the club's most important players. Playing in an unorthodox forward role, he can often be seen making defensive contributions as well.
Lining up in the middle of the attack, Firmino is at his best when he plays in his wingers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. The trio have developed into one of Europe's deadliest attacking forces.
Firmino has won one PL, one UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup during his time at Liverpool. He also won the Copa America with the national side in 2019.
Robeto Firmino is also the highest scoring Brazilian in PL history. The Brazilian continues to be an integral part of Liverpool's challenge for Europe's top honors.
#3. Ederson - Manchester City
Ederson Moraes joined Manchester City in 2017 for a reported £35 million.
The move has paid multiple dividends as Ederson has gone on to become arguably the best goalkeeper in the club's history. Ederson hails from Sao Paulo in Brazil and is widely regarded as one of the best goalies in the world.
The 28-year-old displays incredible passing ability in addition to his excellent goalkeeping attributes. He can often be seen pinging passes across the field to find attackers making runs.
Ederson has enjoyed vast success ever since he joined City. He has already won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and four EFL Cups. He was also a member of Brazil's Copa America-winning side in 2019.
The Brazilian is one of the most important players in the system employed by Pep Guardiola. His long passes are extremely effective. Ederson also has two Premier League assists to his name, a feat that is unheard of for goalkeepers.
There is no doubt that Ederson will continue to help City challenge for football's top honors going forward.
#2. Gilberto Silva - Arsenal
Gilberto Silva is one of the biggest legends in Arsenal and Brazil history.
The midfielder joined Arsenal in 2002 and enjoyed great success during his six years with the club. Considered one of the club's most integral members, Silva, along with Patrick Vieira, controlled the midfield for Arsenal. Both icons hit their prime together during the club's most successful era in the Premier League.
Operating in a defensive midfield role, Gilberto Silva could often be seen breaking up the opponent's play and progressing the ball forward to his teammates. He also displayed extreme discipline and operated in a truly world-class capacity.
Gilberto was part of one of Arsenal's best squads in the Premier League. The side went unbeaten an entire season in the 2003-04 season, earning the name 'The Invincibles'. Part of a historic squad at club level, the Brazilian also achieved great success on the national stage.
In addition to his Premier League title and two FA Cups, Gilberto Silva also won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Copa America in 2007. He is considered one of the best players in Brazilian football history.
#1. Fernandinho - Manchester City
Fernandinho is a certified Manchester City legend.
The Brazilian midfielder joined City from Shakthar Donetsk in 2013 and became an instrumental part of City's most successful era in history. Operating in defensive midfield, Fernandinho demonstrates his world-class ability every week.
He is one of the most decorated players in Brazilian history. He won the Ukranian league six times with Shakthar Donetsk.
Since moving to England, he has won the Premier League four times. He has also won six EFL Cups and one FA Cup. Fernandinho also won the Copa America with Brazil in 2019.
Even at 36 years of age, he continues to be an important member of the Premier League outfit.
