Historical Analogue

Alisson Becker vs Edwin van der Sar

The player

Alisson Becker

Liverpool · GK

proactive goalkeeper · elite 1v1s · sweeping

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Historical Analogue

Edwin van der Sar

Edwin van der Sar — Manchester United 2006-2010

Manchester United

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Why is Alisson Becker similar to Edwin van der Sar (Edwin van der Sar — Manchester United 2006-2010)?

Why the comparison works

Stay composed when receiving the back-pass

Alisson's involvement with his feet connects with van der Sar's composure on back-passes. The historical reference is Manchester United 2006–2010 only. Passing range, pressure resistance and overall goalkeeping quality are not equated.

Shared qualities

Back-pass composure
Goalkeeper involvement in possession

Where it breaks down

Unknown — a main difference has not been established yet.

A style reference for this phase, not a prediction of Alisson Becker’s ceiling.