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Alisson Becker

Alisson Ramses Becker is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liverpool and the Brazil national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alisson Ramses Becker is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Liverpool and the Brazil national team. He joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2018 and has won major honours including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League with the club. He is widely regarded as one of the top goalkeepers of his generation.

Club career

Alisson began his senior career with Internacional, then moved to Roma before signing for Liverpool in 2018. At Liverpool, he became first-choice goalkeeper and helped the club win major domestic and European trophies.

International career

Alisson debuted for Brazil in 2015 and became a regular part of the national team setup. He has represented Brazil in major international tournaments.

Playing style

He is recognized for strong reflexes, composure, and ball-playing ability. His style fits teams that build play from the back.

Honours

His club honours with Liverpool include the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and EFL Cup. He has also received individual recognition as one of the world’s leading goalkeepers.

Key facts

  • Started his professional career with Internacional in Brazil.
  • Played for AS Roma before transferring to Liverpool in July 2018.
  • Won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2019.
  • Won the Premier League with Liverpool in 2019–20 and 2024–25.
  • Has been Brazil’s goalkeeper at senior international level since 2015.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alisson Becker?
Alisson Becker is a Brazilian professional football goalkeeper who plays for Liverpool and the Brazil national team.
When was Alisson Becker born?
He was born on 2 October 1992.
Which club did Alisson join from Roma?
He joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2018.
What position does Alisson play?
He plays as a goalkeeper.
What are Alisson’s major club honours?
His major honours with Liverpool include the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and EFL Cup.
Which country does Alisson represent internationally?
He represents Brazil at senior international level.

References

  1. Liverpool FC — https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/mens/player/alisson-becker
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, position, Liverpool career, and honours.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/196876/alisson-becker
    Supports: Club, position, birthdate, nationality, and player profile details.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alisson_Becker
    Supports: Full name, nationality, birthplace, and role as Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/116535/alisson-becker/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, appearance and clean-sheet statistics.
  5. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/250099867--alisson-becker/
    Supports: Position, shirt number, country of birth, and date of birth.
  6. LFC History — https://www.lfchistory.net/players/1330
    Supports: Liverpool debut, contract expiry, appearances, goals, clean sheets, and honours.