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Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester City and the Portugal national team.
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Considered one of the best defenders in the world, Dias is known for his strength, leadership, passing and aerial ability.
The following season, Dias' performances helped Benfica win the league title in the 2018-19 season and later the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira during the 2019-20 season, while also being named in the Primeira Liga's Team of the Year, making over 100 appearances in the process.
He signed for Premier League club Manchester City in September 2020 for a reported fee of €68 million, becoming the second-highest fee for a Portuguese player leaving the domestic league.
Dias won the league title and EFL Cup in his first season, while also guiding the club to their first UEFA Champions League final.
Dias is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at under-16, under-17, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels.
He made his senior international debut in 2018, being chosen in Portugal's squads for the 2018 World Cup, 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals and UEFA Euro 2020; he won the 2019 tournament on home soil, while being named in the team of the tournament and man of the match in the final.
The following season, Dias' performances helped Benfica win the league title in the 2018-19 season and later the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira during the 2019-20 season, while also being named in the Primeira Liga's Team of the Year, making over 100 appearances in the process.
He signed for Premier League club Manchester City in September 2020 for a reported fee of €68 million, becoming the second-highest fee for a Portuguese player leaving the domestic league.
Dias won the league title and EFL Cup in his first season, while also guiding the club to their first UEFA Champions League final.
Dias is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at under-16, under-17, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels.
He made his senior international debut in 2018, being chosen in Portugal's squads for the 2018 World Cup, 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals and UEFA Euro 2020; he won the 2019 tournament on home soil, while being named in the team of the tournament and man of the match in the final.
Born and raised in Amadora, Dias has an older brother Ivan, who is also a professional football player, and two sisters Beatriz and Carolina, who nicknamed him "Ruby".
Growing up, Dias his idols were John Terry, Nemanja Vidić, Rio Ferdinand and Vincent Kompany, whom he looked to emulate, as he idolized playing in the Premier League.
Dias started his career at local club Estrela da Amadora after being brought to the club by a close family member.
Dias initially played as a striker, before switching to defence, due to his team being losing by two goals during a match.
On 7 March 2016, Rui Vitória called 18-year-old Dias for Benfica's UEFA Champions League Round of 16-second leg tie against Zenit Saint Petersburg after three of his four main centre-backs were unable to make the trip to Russia.
Growing up, Dias his idols were John Terry, Nemanja Vidić, Rio Ferdinand and Vincent Kompany, whom he looked to emulate, as he idolized playing in the Premier League.
Dias started his career at local club Estrela da Amadora after being brought to the club by a close family member.
Dias initially played as a striker, before switching to defence, due to his team being losing by two goals during a match.
On 7 March 2016, Rui Vitória called 18-year-old Dias for Benfica's UEFA Champions League Round of 16-second leg tie against Zenit Saint Petersburg after three of his four main centre-backs were unable to make the trip to Russia.
On 16 September 2017, Dias debuted for the first team in a Primeira Liga match against Boavista.
After two months of impressive displays, including two games against Manchester United in the Champions League, he underwent surgery due to appendicitis, sidelining him for a month.
After heavy speculation linking Dias to a big money move to French side Lyon, he extended his contract with Benfica until 2023.
On 2 November 2019, Dias played his 100th game for the club and scored the opening goal against Rio Ave in a 2-0 home victory.
On 26 September 2020, Dias scored the opening goal against Moreirense in a 2-0 win.
After two months of impressive displays, including two games against Manchester United in the Champions League, he underwent surgery due to appendicitis, sidelining him for a month.
After heavy speculation linking Dias to a big money move to French side Lyon, he extended his contract with Benfica until 2023.
On 2 November 2019, Dias played his 100th game for the club and scored the opening goal against Rio Ave in a 2-0 home victory.
On 26 September 2020, Dias scored the opening goal against Moreirense in a 2-0 win.
Dias signed for English Premier League club Manchester City on 29 September 2020 on a six-year contract, for a fee reported of €68 million, with Benfica receiving an initial fee of €56.6 million, plus Nicolás Otamendi being sent to Benfica in part-exchange for €15 million, which could rise to €71.6 million, including performance-related bonuses.
On 3 October 2020, Dias made his league debut for City in a 1-1 away draw against Leeds United.
Dias was named the Manchester City Player of the Month for November 2020, following a series of very strong defensive performances.
On 27 February 2021, Dias scored his first goal for City in a 2-1 home league win over West Ham United.
Dias won the FWA Footballer of the Year for the 2020-21 season, who described him as a "Comfortable winner" ahead of Harry Kane and Kevin De Bruyne, and becoming the first defender to win the award since Steve Nicol in the 1988-89 season.
On 3 October 2020, Dias made his league debut for City in a 1-1 away draw against Leeds United.
Dias was named the Manchester City Player of the Month for November 2020, following a series of very strong defensive performances.
On 27 February 2021, Dias scored his first goal for City in a 2-1 home league win over West Ham United.
Dias won the FWA Footballer of the Year for the 2020-21 season, who described him as a "Comfortable winner" ahead of Harry Kane and Kevin De Bruyne, and becoming the first defender to win the award since Steve Nicol in the 1988-89 season.
On 15 September 2021, Dias captained Manchester City for the first time, providing an assist for Jack Grealish in a 6-3 home Champions League win against RB Leipzig.
On 1 December, Dias opened the scoring in Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with his first goal from outside the box in his career.
Dias represented the Under-17 side at the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Dias was called up to the senior side by Portugal manager Fernando Santos on 15 March 2018, ahead of international friendlies against Egypt and the Netherlands.
Following the World Cup, Dias began establishing himself in the central defense, overtaking José Fonte's place alongside Pepe, featuring in all of Portugal's 2018-19 UEFA Nations League matches, helping Portugal reach the 2019 UEFA Nations League Final on home soil.
On 1 December, Dias opened the scoring in Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, with his first goal from outside the box in his career.
Dias represented the Under-17 side at the 2014 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Dias was called up to the senior side by Portugal manager Fernando Santos on 15 March 2018, ahead of international friendlies against Egypt and the Netherlands.
Following the World Cup, Dias began establishing himself in the central defense, overtaking José Fonte's place alongside Pepe, featuring in all of Portugal's 2018-19 UEFA Nations League matches, helping Portugal reach the 2019 UEFA Nations League Final on home soil.
On 9 June, Portugal defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the tournament's final, with Dias being named man of the match.
On 17 November, Dias scored his first international goals during the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League, netting a brace in a 3-2 victory against Croatia.
Dias is a physically strong, right-footed centre-back, who usually features on the left-hand side of central defence, due to being comfortable at passing the ball with both feet.
Combining his two-footedness with a very good passing range, Dias can dictate play in any direction from the back.
Dias' strength on the ball when shielding it away from forwards running down his channel.
Dias is very calm on the ball too and rarely finds himself in a heap of pressure.
Dias is extremely proficient at passing, especially in longer passes, as his passing quality and ability is able to help his team retain possession.
Dias is also dominant in the air, winning most of his aerial duels, as he looks to target his teammates and find them on a regular basis.
Dias also uses his size to help him contest well in tackles, as he also his great at bodying up on players to win the ball back.
His Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, stated that "Dias a center back who leads the defensive line and in doing so helps others to make good decisions, the same happens in relation to midfielders he is a player capable of living every moment of the game always being focused on what he has to do and he makes his partner better." José Mourinho would praise Dias as the "Best centre-back in world for the Premier League, [he's] gaining another level of experience, knowledge".
On 17 November, Dias scored his first international goals during the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League, netting a brace in a 3-2 victory against Croatia.
Dias is a physically strong, right-footed centre-back, who usually features on the left-hand side of central defence, due to being comfortable at passing the ball with both feet.
Combining his two-footedness with a very good passing range, Dias can dictate play in any direction from the back.
Dias' strength on the ball when shielding it away from forwards running down his channel.
Dias is very calm on the ball too and rarely finds himself in a heap of pressure.
Dias is extremely proficient at passing, especially in longer passes, as his passing quality and ability is able to help his team retain possession.
Dias is also dominant in the air, winning most of his aerial duels, as he looks to target his teammates and find them on a regular basis.
Dias also uses his size to help him contest well in tackles, as he also his great at bodying up on players to win the ball back.
His Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, stated that "Dias a center back who leads the defensive line and in doing so helps others to make good decisions, the same happens in relation to midfielders he is a player capable of living every moment of the game always being focused on what he has to do and he makes his partner better." José Mourinho would praise Dias as the "Best centre-back in world for the Premier League, [he's] gaining another level of experience, knowledge".
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville, stated that "Dias is the type of player who makes the whole team feel safe." Meanwhile, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher would compare Dias to legendary Barcelona defender Carles Puyol, stating that "The amount of interceptions" during a UEFA Champions League match reminded him of legendary Premier League defender John Terry, while also praising his "Leadership skills".
Dias dated Portuguese pop star April Ivy since 2018, before the couple separated in September 2021.
Dias dated Portuguese pop star April Ivy since 2018, before the couple separated in September 2021.
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