Ruben Dias Biography: Career, Personal Life, Salary and Achievements

Ruben Dias Biography: Career, Personal Life, Salary and Achievements

Ruben Dias of Portugal gestures after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkiye and Portugal at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 22, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.(Image-Getty)

Personal Information:

 - Name: Ruben Dias

- Date of Birth: May 14, 1997

- Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)

- Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs)

- Eye Color: Brown

- Hair Color: Dark Brown

- Nationality: Portuguese

Ruben Dias was born in Amadora, Lisbon District, on May 14, 1997. He comes from a family of football enthusiasts, with his older brother Ivan also pursuing a career in the sport. Growing up, Dias was inspired by top Premier League defenders like John Terry, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, and Vincent Kompany. His brother Ivan, who fondly calls him "Ruby," was his partner in countless backyard football matches during their childhood. Dias' football journey began at Estrela da Amadora, a local club where a family member helped him get his start.

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Career Statistics:

Here are the career statistics for Ruben Dias ¹:

Ruben Dias of Manchester City celebrates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England.(Image-Getty)

Club:

- Benfica B (2015-2017): 53 apps

- Benfica (2017-2020): 91 apps, 5 goals

- Manchester City (2020-2024): 134 apps, 7 goals

International:

- Portugal U16-U21 (2013-2018): 76 apps, 4 goals

- Portugal (2018-present): 52 apps, 3 goals

Honors:

- Benfica:

Primeira Liga (2018-2019)

Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (2019-2020)

- Manchester City:

Premier League (2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024)

EFL Cup (2020-2021)

UEFA Champions League (2022-2023)

FIFA Club World Cup (2023)

- Portugal:

UEFA Nations League (2019)

Playing Style:

Rúben Dias is a talented centre-back renowned for his exceptional defensive prowess, leadership qualities, and impressive aerial ability. His physical strength and ambidexterity allow him to excel on the left side of central defense. Additionally, Dias possesses a range of skills that make him a valuable asset to his team, including:

- The ability to distribute passes with precision and versatility

- The vision to control the tempo of the game from the backline

- The skill to protect the ball under intense pressure from opponents

- The composure to remain calm in high-stress situations

- The capability to deliver long, accurate passes to teammates

Career Highlights:

Some of the notable goals scored by Ruben Dias:

- Manchester City Debut Goal: 

Dias opened his scoring account for City in a 2-1 triumph over West Ham United on February 27, 2021.

- Villa Park Victory: 

Dias found the back of the net against Aston Villa on December 1, 2021, contributing to Manchester City's 2-1 win.

- Benfica Breakthrough: 

Dias scored his first goal for Benfica in a Taça da Liga match against Vitória de Setúbal on December 29, 2017.

- Primeira Liga Debut Goal:

 Dias netted his first Primeira Liga goal for Benfica against Rio Ave on February 3, 2018.

- International Debut Goals:

 Dias scored a brace in a 3-2 win over Croatia on November 17, 2020, marking his first goals for Portugal.

Personal Life:

Hobbies and interests:

Outside of his professional football career, Ruben Dias enjoys a range of interests and hobbies. Growing up, he loved playing informal games of football with his brother Ivan, both in the streets and at home. He was also inspired by top defenders like John Terry, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, and Vincent Kompany, and aspired to emulate their skills on the pitch. Interestingly, Dias initially started out as a striker before transitioning to defense. In his free time, he's a keen follower of Manchester City and the Premier League. Additionally, Dias has a passion for music and singing, which was likely influenced by his past relationship with singer-songwriter April Ivy from 2018 to 2021.

 Relationships:

Ruben Dias is rumored to be currently dating Daniela Melchior, a Portuguese actress known for her roles in "The Suicide Squad"

Ruben Dias has been linked to several women in the past and present. He is rumored to be currently dating Daniela Melchior, a Portuguese actress known for her roles in "The Suicide Squad" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Previously, he dated Arabella Chi, a "Love Island" star, from September 2023 until their brief breakup. Additionally, Dias was in a relationship with Portuguese singer April Ivy from 2018 to 2021

Ruben Dias Salary and Income:

Ruben Dias's financial package is impressive, with an annual salary of £9.4 million, solidifying his position as one of Manchester City's highest earners. 

His weekly income amounts to £175,000 .

 Estimates suggest his net worth has reached $80 million. 

Additionally, his transfer value is currently between €61.1 million and €101.8 million. 

In 2020, he committed to a six-year contract with Manchester City, which is set to expire in 2027 .