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Early Life
Born in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil in 1992, Alisson grew up in a sporting family. His older brother Muriel is also a professional goalkeeper. He developed through Internacional's youth system in Porto Alegre, learning the game in the competitive southern Brazilian football environment.
Breakthrough
After impressing at Internacional, Alisson moved to Roma in 2016 and quickly became one of Serie A's best goalkeepers. His composure, distribution and shot-stopping caught the attention of Europe's biggest clubs. Liverpool paid £67M in 2018 — a world-record fee for a goalkeeper at the time.
Career
Alisson transformed Liverpool's defence from suspect to elite almost overnight. Champions League winner in 2019, Premier League winner in 2020. In 2021 he scored a 95th-minute header against West Brom to keep Liverpool's top-four hopes alive — one of the most extraordinary moments in football history.
Personal Life
Deeply religious, Alisson regularly speaks about faith as a grounding force. He and his wife Natalia have three children. He lost his father to a drowning accident in 2021, a devastating blow that he has spoken about publicly with great dignity.
Legacy
Widely considered the best goalkeeper in the world at his peak. His combination of reflexes, command of his area and ability with the ball at his feet redefined the modern goalkeeper position.
Stats & Finances
Career Timeline
Made his professional debut and established himself as one of Brazil's most promising young goalkeepers
Moved to Serie A and quickly became one of Europe's best goalkeepers
Joined Liverpool for a then world-record £67M fee and immediately transformed the defence
Won the Champions League, completing the set alongside the Premier League title in 2020
Fun Facts
Alisson scored a header in the 95th minute against West Brom in 2021 to keep Liverpool's Champions League hopes alive
His £67M transfer fee to Liverpool was a world record for a goalkeeper when the deal was agreed in 2018
His brother Muriel is also a professional goalkeeper, playing for Internacional in Brazil
He has the best save percentage of any goalkeeper with 50+ Premier League appearances
Data last verified: April 2026
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