Ranking the 5 greatest Brazilian players in Premier League history

#3. Ederson - Manchester City

Manchester City v Everton - Premier League

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.

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#2. Gilberto Silva - Arsenal

Gilberto Silva of Arsenal takes control of the ball

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.

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#1. Fernandinho - Manchester City

Manchester United v Manchester City - Carabao Cup: Semi Final

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.