Èder Militão

The Real Madrid centre-back is one of the fastest in his position; and to keep it that way, he prefers to use his feet rather than wheels to move about!

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, he joined the youth academy of Brazilian giants São Paulo Futebol Clube in 2010 as a 12-year old; In 2017, after impressing with the junior sides, he was given his first-team debut on 14 May, as O Clube da Fé suffered a 1-0 defeat against Cruzeiro. During the rest of his tenure, the defender totalled 37 appearances before being scouted and signed by Portuguese club FC Porto in the summer of 2018. On 2 September, the Brazilian made his debut for the Portuguese champions, starting in a 3-0 win over Moreirense in the Primeira Liga. Shortly thereafter the burgeoning footballer would solidify his position in the first-team, forming a resolute partnership at the heart of Porto’s defence with fellow Brazilian Felipe Augusto. During his single season at the club he made a staggering 47 appearances in all competitions; and was selected as the best defender in the league for four consecutive months between September 2018 and January 2019. His assured defensive skills in coalition with the ability to carry the ball out of defence convinced Spanish giants Real Madrid to take an interest in the Brazilian defender; on 14 March 2019, this interest would manifest itself into a move for the Brazilian to the Spanish capital, as he signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid. On 14 September, he made his La Liga vow in a 3-2 victory over Levante.