Born in Osasco, São Paulo, Ederson started his football career in 2008 at local club São Paulo FC with whom he played one season, before joining Benfica in Portugal.
Lahir di Osasco, São Paulo, Ederson memulai karier sepak bolanya pada tahun 2008 di klub lokal São Paulo FC dengan siapa dia bermain satu musim, sebelum bergabung dengan Benfica di Portugal.