Rúben Dias
Portugal · #3 · Centre-back
Portugal · #3 · Centre-backRúben Dias is Portugal's first-choice center-back and was playing for Manchester City in the Premier League at the time of the tournament. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, he won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award in 2021 and had been a cornerstone of City's dominance under Pep Guardiola. His aerial ability, reading of the game, and leadership at the back make him indispensable for Portugal.
Rúben Dias — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationPortugal · Group K
- PositionCentre-back
- Shirt number#3
- Age29 (born 14 May 1997)
- ClubManchester Cityat the 2026 World Cup
- Club leaguePremier League · England
- NationalityPortugal
- BirthplaceAmadora, Portugal
- International caps76 (pre-tournament)
- Height187 cm
Manchester CitySquad/player data only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.