Anfield's International Legacy: How Liverpool Legends Shaped the World Cup

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Representing Brazil at his third World Cup, the Liverpool number one has reached a level of consistency that very few players in any position ever achieve. Whether Brazil lift the trophy or not, Alisson's contribution to the Selecao's story over multiple tournaments has already secured his place among the all-time greats of his position.

He has already demonstrated at previous World Cup level that big occasions bring out the best in him, and at Liverpool he has continued to grow into a more complete and dangerous forward. This is his first World Cup, and at 24, the sheer fact that he has earned his place in a Dutch squad packed with quality says everything about his trajectory.

His intelligence in tight spaces, his pressing intensity and his ability to dictate tempo make him one of the most complete central midfielders in world football right now. Germany's result did not define his tournament performance, and it certainly will not define his career.