Eric Dier

• Full name: Eric Jeremy Edgar Dier
• Date of birth: January 15, 1994
• Place of birth: Cheltenham, England
• Nationality: English
• Primary positions: Defensive midfielder, centre-back, right-back
• Current club (as of 2026): Tottenham Hotspur (England)
• Squad number: 15 (has commonly worn 15 at Tottenham)
• Youth career: Sporting CP (Portugal) youth system after moving to Portugal with his family
• Senior club career highlights:
  • Signed for Tottenham Hotspur from Sporting CP in 2014.
  • Versatile defensive player used in midfield and central defence; known for tactical intelligence, aerial ability, passing range and set-piece capability.
  • Regular first-team contributor across multiple seasons and in domestic and European competitions.
• International career:
  • Represented England at youth levels and the senior national team.
  • Made senior England debut in 2015 and featured in major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016 and Euro 2020 (played in the tournament held in 2021).
• Notable traits and reputation:
  • Versatility to play both midfield and centre-back positions.
  • Strong positional sense, disciplined defending and reliable passing.
  • Composed under pressure and effective at reading the game.
• Trophies and honours (selected):
  • Domestic cup finals appearances with Tottenham; while major trophy wins with the club have been limited, Dier has been part of squads reaching latter stages of domestic and European competitions.
  • Individual recognitions include being a long-term first-team regular and England international caps.

Note: Club status, squad numbers and career stats change over time; for the latest season statistics and transfer information consult up-to-date sources.