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.
Ruben is considered one of the best defenders in the world, he is known also for his strength, leadership, passing and aerial ability.
Ruben is a former Portugal youth international. He represented his country at under-16, under-17, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels. Ruben made his senior international debut in 2018 and was 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, whilst also being named as the man of the match (in finals)
Ruben Dias won the heart of Man City coach Pep Guardiola after a successful season at Benfica. He has since then risen through the ranks to become one of English Premier League's finest defender.
He was awarded with a role as one of Manchester City captains.
Ruben came through Benfica's youth academy. He began playing for Benfica B in 2015 and was promoted to the first-team in 2017. He was also named the Primeira Liga's Young Player of the Year.
The following season, Ruben's performances helped Benfica win the league title in the 2018–19 season and later the Supertaca Candido 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.
Ruben signed for Premier League club Manchester City in September 2020 for a reported fee of €65 million, winning the league title and EFL Cup in his first season, while also guiding the club to their first UEFA Champions League final.
He was also named Football Writers Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year, Manchester City Player of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season. Recently, he has won UEFA Champions League defender of the year 2021.
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