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Rúben Dias

Rúben Dias

Centre-Back · 29 yrs

Player Profile

Dias' organizational quality is what keeps Portugal's defensive shape intact during transitions.

Tactical Role

Commanding centre-back who organizes the defensive line. Vocal leader who marshals Portugal's backline with authority.

Key Strengths

Commanding

Bio

Born 1997-05-14 (29)
Birthplace Amadora
Height 186 cm
Nationality Portugal
Positions centre-back

Club Career

Portugal U16
2013 — 2013
Portugal U17
2013 — 2014
Portugal U19
2014 — 2016
S.L. Benfica B
2015 — 2017
Portugal U20
2016 — 2017
S.L. Benfica
2017 — 2020
Portugal U21
2017 — 2017
Portugal
2018 — present
Manchester City
2020 — present

Iconic Moments

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FWA Footballer of the Year — Manchester City 2020-21 TROPHY MOMENT 2020-21

Won the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year in his first season at City, transforming their defense.

Why it matters

His partnership with John Stones was the foundation of City's Premier League and Champions League final run.

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Manchester City Treble winner — defensive anchor 2022-23 TROPHY MOMENT 2022-23

Provided defensive solidity as City completed the historic treble in 2022-23.

Why it matters

Established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the world, key to City's greatest ever season.