Since Ederson joined Manchester City in the summer of 2017, the club has become one of the dominant forces in the Premier League. The Brazilian goalkeeper has steadied the ship, helping the team win six league titles and a Champions League crown during an unprecedented period of success.
Ederson is known for his exceptional shot-stopping abilities, but he is best recognized for his skills with the ball at his feet. His possession-based style has been a perfect fit for Pep Guardiola’s system, and the results have proven as such.
The Manchester City star has set a Premier League record in creativity, proving he’s more than just a short, possession-based passer. His long balls have been instrumental, helping him collect the most assists by a goalkeeper in Premier League history.
## Most Premier League Assists by a Goalkeeper
Ederson now has the most assists of any goalkeeper in Premier League history, with six in his Manchester City career. He has surpassed the likes of Paul Robinson (5 assists), Pepe Reina (4), and David Seaman (4) in this remarkable feat.
| Player | Club(s) | Assists | Games |
| — | — | — | — |
| Ederson | Manchester City | 6 | 267 |
| Paul Robinson | Leeds, Tottenham, Blackburn, Burnley | 5 | 375 |
| Pepe Reina | Liverpool | 4 | 297 |
| David Seaman | Arsenal, Manchester City | 4 | 344 |
| Alisson | Liverpool | 3 | 217 |
| Tim Howard | Manchester United, Everton | 3 | 399 |
| Jussi Jaaskelainen | Bolton, West Ham | 3 | 436 |
| Mark Crossley | Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough, Fulham | 3 | 204 |
| Peter Schmeichel | Manchester United | 3 | 310 |
## Ederson’s Assists in the Premier League
Ederson has seven assists in his Manchester City career, with six of them coming in league play. Half of those assists have been recorded during the 2024/25 season, as he continues to contribute to the team’s creativity.
Interestingly, all six of his Premier League assists have come at home, and half of the total have been registered in the 2024/25 season.
In addition to his Premier League assists, Ederson also has one assist in the Champions League, setting up Raheem Sterling for a 90th-minute winner against Schalke in the 2018/19 Round of 16.
### Ederson’s Premier League Assists
| Date | Match | Goal Scorer | Minute |
| — | — | — | — |
| Aug. 19, 2018 | Manchester City 6-1 Huddersfield Town | Sergio Aguero | 25′ |
| Feb. 13, 2021 | Manchester City 3-0 Tottenham | Ilkay Gundogan | 66′ |
| Oct. 22, 2022 | Manchester City 3-1 Brighton | Erling Haaland | 22′ |
| Sep. 14, 2024 | Manchester City 2-1 Brentford | Erling Haaland | 32′ |
| Jan. 25, 2025 | Manchester City 3-1 Chelsea | Erling Haaland | 68′ |
| Feb. 15, 2025 | Manchester City 3-0 Newcastle* | Omar Marmoush | 24′ |
*Match ongoing
### Other Ederson Assists for Manchester City
| Date | Match | Goal Scorer | Minute |
| — | — | — | — |
| Feb. 20, 2019 | Shakhtar 2-3 Manchester City | Raheem Sterling | 90′ |
In conclusion, Ederson’s exceptional skills as a possession-based goalkeeper have made him an invaluable asset to Manchester City. His ability to create chances and contribute to the team’s offensive output has set him apart from his contemporaries, solidifying his status as one of the Premier League’s most versatile and influential players.
