Ederson believes the intensity of the Premier League can benefit Brazil’s World Cup bid given their large number of England-based players.
Brazil will head to the 2026 World Cup this summer with the ambition of winning the tournament for a record-extending sixth time.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side is set to have a large portion of Premier League names. Alongside key figures such as Gabriel Maghalaes, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes and Alisson, newer names have emerged for the Selecao after impressing in England.
Brentford striker Igor Thiago and Bournemouth winger Rayan both made their Brazil debuts during the international break.
Ederson, who spent eight years in the Premier League with Manchester City, believes the intensity of English football makes it an ideal environment for the nation’s talents to thrive.
“It adds a lot because the Premier League is very intense football,” Ederson told Flashscore.
“There are a lot of young players who arrive there who need time to adapt, and you see Rayan playing very well, playing some great games; you see that he has adapted very quickly.
“He didn’t need that process or that time to adapt. Igor Thiago has also scored a lot of goals. I think they’re two young lads, Igor Thiago looks about 40, but he’s still a kid. So I think they both have a bright future ahead of them, which I’m sure the national team will enjoy very much.”
