Rúben Dias
CB · Manchester City · Portugal
Quick facts
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Born
August 8, 1997
Zodiac
♌ Leo
About
Ruben Dias is a commanding center-back who plays for Manchester City and Portugal. The Portuguese defender is widely regarded as one of the world's best, combining defensive intelligence with leadership and composure.
Strengths
- +Defensive intelligence
- +Leadership
- +Aerial ability
- +Reading of the game
- +Composure
Weaknesses
- −Pace when exposed
- −Can be too conservative
- −Distribution under extreme pressure
Role in the XI
Dias plays as the central defender in a back three, organizing the defense and maintaining a high line.
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Portugal
Rúben Dias was born on August 8, 1997 in Portugal.
Played for Benfica B
Played for Benfica B, making 55 appearances.
Played for Benfica
Played for Benfica, making 91 appearances and scoring 9 goals.
Joined Manchester City
Signed for Manchester City, making 169 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
International debut for Portugal
Made senior international debut for Portugal. Has earned 60 caps and scored 3 goals for the national team.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City.
Current Status
Currently playing for Manchester City and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Portugal.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Benfica B | 2015–2017 | 55 | 0 | - |
Benfica | 2017–2020 | 91 | 9 | - |
Manchester City | 2020–Present | 169 | 5 | - |
 Manchester City | 2020–2021 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2021–2022 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2022–2023 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2023–2024 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Manchester City | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 315 | 14 | 0 | |
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2026 club status
Manchester City
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