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Rúben Dias
Portugal · defender · 187cm · Born 1997-05-14
Goals by Competition
139
Appearances
8
Goals
8
Assists
33
Cards
Premier League 5 goals · 89 apps
Europa League 2 goals · 5 apps
Champions League 1 goals · 34 apps
FIFA Club World Cup 0 goals · 3 apps
WC Qualification Europe 0 goals · 7 apps
World Cup 0 goals · 1 apps
Season by Season
2020/2021 — Champions League 3 apps
2020/2021 — Premier League 14 apps · 1 goals
2021/2022 — Champions League 3 apps
2021/2022 — Premier League 15 apps · 2 goals
2022/2023 — Champions League 13 apps · 1 goals
2022/2023 — Premier League 9 apps
2023/2024 — Champions League 5 apps
2023/2024 — Premier League 20 apps
2024/2025 — Premier League 21 apps
2025 — FIFA Club World Cup 3 apps
2025/2026 — Champions League 3 apps
2025/2026 — Premier League 10 apps · 2 goals
2017/2018 — Champions League 1 apps
2018/2019 — Europa League 2 apps · 1 goals
2018/2019 — Champions League 5 apps
2019/2020 — Champions League 1 apps
2019/2020 — Europa League 3 apps · 1 goals
2022 — WC Qualification Europe 4 apps
2022 — World Cup 1 apps
2026 — WC Qualification Europe 3 apps
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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.