Rúben Dias

• Full name: Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias
• Date of birth: 14 May 1997
• Place of birth: Amadora, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Position: Centre-back (defender)
• Current club (as of 2026): Manchester City (England)
• Previous clubs:
  • Benfica B (Portugal)
  • Benfica (Portugal)
  • Manchester City (England) — joined in 2020
• Portugal national team: Regular first-team member; has represented Portugal at youth levels and the senior team in major tournaments including UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup qualifiers and finals.
• Playing style & strengths:
  • Strong, composed right-footed centre-back with excellent positional sense.
  • Good in one-on-one defending, aerial duels, and reading the game.
  • Comfortable with the ball at his feet; contributes to build-up play and progressive passing from the back.
  • Leadership qualities—often organizes defense and has captained at club level.
• Honours & recognitions (selected):
  • Primeira Liga titles with Benfica
  • Premier League title(s) with Manchester City
  • England Football Writers' Association and PFA Team of the Year recognitions (individual awards during Premier League career)
  • Included in UEFA/IFAB/other season best XIs in various seasons
• Notable facts:
  • Transferred from Benfica to Manchester City in September 2020 for a significant fee, becoming a key defensive signing.
  • Widely regarded as one of the top centre-backs in world football during his prime years.

Sources & caveat: Information summarized from public records up to 2026; specific honours and statistics (appearances, goals, caps) change over time and should be checked against current databases for exact totals.