Personal Information
Full Name | Álisson Ramsés Becker |
Date of Birth | October 2, 1992 |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Birth Place | Novo Hamburgo, Brazil |
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Current Team(s) | |
Position | Goalkeeper |
Debut | February 17, 2013 |
Networth | $9.5 million |
Agent | Fabrizio de Vecchi |
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Alisson Becker: A Brief Biography
Alisson Becker is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Brazil national team and Premier League side Liverpool FC. He is renowned for his ability in one-on-one situations and for his skillful distribution, and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Early Life
Alisson Becker was born on October 2, 1992, in Novo Hamburgo, a city in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. He started his youth career at the Brazilian club Internacional, where his father had also played. He progressed through the club's youth system and made his professional debut for Internacional in 2013.
Club Career
Alisson Becker started his professional career at Internacional, a Brazilian club based in Porto Alegre. He made his debut in 2013 and played for the club until 2016, making a total of 67 appearances. He helped the club win the Campeonato Gaúcho four times.
In 2016, Alisson Becker signed with Roma, an Italian club based in Rome, for a reported fee of €8 million. He played for Roma for two seasons, making a total of 64 appearances. He helped the club reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League in the 2017-18 season.
In 2018, he signed with Liverpool, an English club based in Liverpool, for a reported fee of £66.8 million, making him the most expensive goalkeeper at the time. He has been a key player for Liverpool ever since, helping the club win several trophies, including the Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, and the FA Cup.
He has also won several individual awards, including the Premier League Golden Glove and the UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season.
International Career
Alisson Becker represented Brazil at the U-20 level, playing in the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship and the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
He made his debut for the Brazil senior team in 2015, in a friendly match against Venezuela. He was named the starting goalkeeper for Brazil in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and helped the team reach the quarterfinals.
He also played a key role in Brazil's victory in the 2019 Copa América. He kept five clean sheets which earned him the Golden Glove and Best Goalkeeper Award. He also featured in the 2021 Copa America and 2022 FIFA World Cup, however Brazil were unable to win either tournament.
To date, he has made 61 appearances for Brazil.
Records
Alisson Becker set a Premier League record for the longest unbeaten run by a goalkeeper in his debut season, going 20 games without conceding a goal from the start of the 2018-19 season.
In the 2018-19 season, Alisson Becker kept 21 clean sheets for Liverpool, setting a new Premier League record for the most clean sheets in a single season.
In May 2021, Alisson Becker became the first goalkeeper in Liverpool's history to score a goal, scoring a last-minute header to help the team win 2-1 against West Bromwich Albion.
Awards and Achievements
Internacional | Campeonato Gaúcho: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Liverpool | Premier League: 2019–20 |
FA Cup: 2021–22 | |
EFL Cup: 2021–22 | |
UEFA Champions League: 2018–19 | |
FIFA Club World Cup: 2019 | |
Brazil U23 | Toulon Tournament: 2013 |
Brazil | Copa América: 2019 |
Individual | The Best FIFA Goalkeeper: 2019 |
Yashin Trophy: 2019 | |
IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper: 2019 | |
UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season: 2018–19 | |
Premier League Golden Glove: 2018–19, 2021–22 | |
FIFA FIFPro World11: 2019, 2020 | |
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2017–18, 2018–19 | |
Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year: 2017–18 | |
Serie A Team of the Year: 2017–18 | |
Globe Soccer Awards Best Goalkeeper of the Year: 2018, 2019 | |
Copa América Golden Glove: 2019 | |
Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2019 | |
IFFHS Men's World Team: 2019 | |
Samba Gold: 2019 | |
UEFA Team of the Year: 2019 | |
Liverpool Goal of the Season: 2020–21 | |
PFA Team of the Year: 2021–22 Premier League |
Personal Life
Alisson Becker is a devout Christian and has spoken publicly about his faith. He has a tattoo on his arm that reads "Deus é Fiel," which means "God is faithful" in Portuguese.
He is involved in several philanthropic initiatives, including the Alisson Becker Foundation, which he set up with his brother Muriel to provide support to underprivileged children in Brazil. He has also donated money to support COVID-19 relief efforts in his home country.
He also enjoys playing guitar and has performed in public on several occasions. He also enjoys playing video games, and has said that playing FIFA helps him relax and unwind.
Net Worth
As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $9.5 million.
Family
Alisson Becker comes from a footballing family. His older brother Muriel is also a professional goalkeeper and has played for several Brazilian clubs, including Internacional and Fluminense. His father, José Agostinho Becker, was also a goalkeeper in his younger days.
Wife
Alisson Becker is married to Natalia Loewe Becker, whom he met in school. They got married in 2015 and have two children together, a daughter named Helena and a son named Matteo.
Houses
Alisson Becker fantastic house in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It offers a beautiful view of the sea as well.
In addition, he also currently lives in a luxurious mansion in Merseyside, England. The fancy Formby household was purchased for £2.4 million and has five bedrooms, and other amenities like a gym, steam room, jacuzzi, and pool.