Rúben Dias
Portugal · #3 · Centre-back
Portugal · #3 · Centre-backRúben Dias is Portugal's first-choice center-back and plays for Manchester City in the Premier League. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, he won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award in 2021 and has 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 May 14, 1997)
- ClubManchester City
- Club leaguePremier League · England
- NationalityPortugal
- BirthplaceAmadora, Portugal
- International caps76 (pre-tournament)
- Height187 cm
Squad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.