Ballon d’Or Performance and Criteria

  • Goalkeeper with Instant Reflexes: Alisson is known for being extremely reliable between the posts. He combines quick reflexes, excellent game reading and great confidence in his decision-making, stepping up at crucial moments to prevent goals and keep Liverpool and Brazil solid at the back.
  • Natural Leader: A first-choice goalkeeper for club and country since 2018, Alisson combines experience with a strong personality. At 33, having played in Brazil, Italy and England, he is seen as a leader both on and off the pitch, always instilling confidence in the team.

Efficiency Statistics

  • Individual Excellence: Alisson won the first Yashin Trophy at the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony, being voted the world’s best goalkeeper. That same year, he won the Champions League with Liverpool and the Copa América with Brazil, where he was also named the tournament’s best goalkeeper. He also won the Premier League Golden Glove that season, keeping 21 clean sheets.

  • Liverpool Legend: Alisson is one of the most important figures in Liverpool’s recent history. He was instrumental in the club’s Champions League triumph in 2019 and Premier League victory in 2020, ending a 30-year drought without an English title. In 2021, he also scored a historic header, becoming the first goalkeeper in the club’s history to score in an official match.

  • Enduring Legacy: Alisson is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation, alongside names such as Manuel Neuer, Thibaut Courtois and Jan Oblak. He is also seen as a key figure at every club he has played for – Internacional, Roma and Liverpool – as well as the Brazilian national team, where he has been a key player for years.