Ruben Dias
28-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Dias has been a familiar face at Manchester City as a regular starter, finishing his fifth season with the club during the 2024/25 campaign. He once again maintained his role in the center of the defense to start 25 matches, missing a few spells due to injury. His role seems unlikely to change heading into the new campaign as City look to get back to their top levels. Of course, City battled numerous defensive injuries last season and given that Dias is edging closer to 30, it wouldn't be surprising if he was rotated more if other center-backs in the squad are healthy. Nevertheless, a starting center-back on City always has fantasy value, stemming from clean sheets and upside from their many set pieces.
Scores rare goal
Dias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Newcastle United.
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Dias would earn a very rare goal for City's only goal of the contest, as the defender soared up to put a header home in the 68th minute. This marks his first goal of the season and his first for the club since the 2022/23 season. He would also add one tackle won and two clearances in the defense.
Dias would earn a very rare goal for City's only goal of the contest, as the defender soared up to put a header home in the 68th minute. This marks his first goal of the season and his first for the club since the 2022/23 season. He would also add one tackle won and two clearances in the defense.
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Key part of defense
Dias has started 13 games for City, coming off the bench only twice and keeping seven clean sheets, establishing himself as a key part of the team's improved defense.
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Notches six clearances
Dias generated one tackle (one won), six clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Brentford.
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Inks contract extension
Dias has signed a contract extension with Manchester City until 2029, the club announced. "As a club, we're really excited that Ruben has signed a new contract and committed his long-term future to the Club. His hard work, professionalism and sheer dedication are clear to all of us every single day, He is a leader in the dressing room and on the pitch. He is one of our captains, the players listen to him and Pep and the coaching staff love working with him. He is the ultimate professional. His performances over the past five years have been outstanding and he is a big reason why we have been so successful. Every time Ruben pulls on a City shirt, he gives his all for the badge and we are so happy to know he will be here for the next four years," Director of Football Hugo Viana said.
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Holds down center of defense
Dias started in 25 of his 27 appearances while registering 17 tackles, 20 interceptions and 70 clearances in the Premier League.
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Three shots from defense
Dias generated three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Southampton.
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Could leave Man City
Dias has emerged as a candidate to leave Manchester City in the summer of 2025, according to TEAMTalk.
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Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen Manchester City's defensive line in the upcoming transfer window, and the 27-year-old Portugal international is reportedly one of the options that could leave the club. Chelsea are believed to be keeping tabs on his situation, but Real Madrid could also show interest if he's available.
Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen Manchester City's defensive line in the upcoming transfer window, and the 27-year-old Portugal international is reportedly one of the options that could leave the club. Chelsea are believed to be keeping tabs on his situation, but Real Madrid could also show interest if he's available.