The Modern Day Goalkeepers. Alisson and Ederson following the footsteps of Manuel Neuer according to Dida

Former Brazil international Dida believes compatriots Ederson and Alisson are at the forefront of modern-day goalkeeping.

The pair have played a key role in the Premier League title race so far, keeping a combined 31 clean sheets as Manchester City and Liverpool battle it out at the top of the table.

Alisson leads the way with 17, having not conceded a league goal in 388 minutes - 478 if the goalless Champions League draw with Bayern Munich is factored in - and has kept the most clean sheets in Europe's top-five leagues.

According to Dida, however, it is what both offer in possession in terms of distribution, with the ball at their feet and out of hand, which sets them apart from most of their contemporaries.

'The quality of Brazilian goalkeepers has certainly risen, and these names confirm it,' he said.

'The technique of modern goalkeepers includes the ability to play with the feet and a deeper reading of the match. Certainly, Brazilian goalkeepers can compete at international levels.

'However, currently there are many high-level goalkeepers, first of all AC Milan's goalkeeper Gigi Donnarumma.

SOURCE: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6772779/Ex-Brazil-No1-Dida-says-Ederson-Alisson-leading-modern-keepers.html