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Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias (born 14 May 1997) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester City and the Portugal national team. Known for his aggressive style of play and leadership qualities on the pitch, he is regarded as one of the best defenders in the world.
May 14, 1997 · Rúben Dias, 27, from Portugal Manchester City, since 2020 Centre-Back Market value: €80.00m * May 14, 1997 in Amadora, Portugal.
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Sep 29, 2020 · Born in Amadora, to the north of Lisbon, Dias started playing football at Estrela da Amadora, where he was initially used as a striker. However, he made an early switch to defence, which was where he was playing when he signed for Benfica at the age of 11.
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The 2020/21 Premier League Player of the Season, Football Writer’s Player of the Year and Etihad Player of the Season: Ruben Dias. When the defender joined City in September 2020, aged 23, fans weren’t sure what to expect of the latest edition.
May 26, 2024 · Ruben Dias believes City have achieved more in the past four years than could ever have been expected of a side in English football. The Portuguese defender has maintained his incredible 100% record of winning the Premier League title in every season since joining the Club back in 2020.
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May 4, 2021 · Ruben Dias received the official Uefa player of the match award. On a night of superb Manchester City performances, it was hard to pick one standout player as Pep Guardiola's side reached their...
May 20, 2021 · Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been named men's footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association. The 24-year-old Portugal international was signed by City for about £65m...
