Ruben Dias
29-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.
Anchors clean sheet
Dias generated seven clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Colombia.
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Dias registered one block, two interceptions and seven clearances across his 90 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colombia, winning three aerial duels and organizing Portugal's backline with authority against a Colombian attack that generated 24 total attempts and seven on target. The Manchester City captain was Portugal's most important individual defensive performer, dealing with Jhon Cordoba's aerial threat and leading the defensive line with the composure and leadership that has made him one of the best center backs in the world. His partnership with Renato Veiga gives Portugal a defensive foundation capable of handling Croatia's attacking quality in the round of 32.
Dias registered one block, two interceptions and seven clearances across his 90 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colombia, winning three aerial duels and organizing Portugal's backline with authority against a Colombian attack that generated 24 total attempts and seven on target. The Manchester City captain was Portugal's most important individual defensive performer, dealing with Jhon Cordoba's aerial threat and leading the defensive line with the composure and leadership that has made him one of the best center backs in the world. His partnership with Renato Veiga gives Portugal a defensive foundation capable of handling Croatia's attacking quality in the round of 32.
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Earns start versus Uzbekistan
Dias (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash against Uzbekistan.
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Availability confirmed
Dias (undisclosed) is fit enough to play and could return to a starting role Tuesday versus Uzbekistan, with coach Roberto Martinez saying "We have 22 field players, Ruben Dias is already back" prior to the game, Record reports.
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Fully fit, likely to start
Dias (undisclosed) is fully available and will likely start in Portugal's second game against Uzbekistan, according to A Bola.
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Returns to team training
Dias (undisclosed) has been integrated back into Portugal's training session, according to Cabine Desportiva.
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Won't be risked in Congo game
Dias (undisclosed) is not fully healthy and has been ruled out for Wednesday's match versus Congo by Portugal's coach Roberto Martinez, who revealed that "Ruben is not 100 percent and it is important not to risk it. He's not fit for the game. It's working well, but it's important to think about the period when Ruben will be at 100 percent. We are excited, proud. As a recruiter, I am very happy with the work done. We are ready", Record reports.
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Real Madrid showing interest
Real Madrid are interested in making a move for Dias this summer, according to The Mirror.
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Dias missed Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against DR Congo due to an undisclosed injury, but that's not expected to affect his transfer appeal in the summer. Jose Mourinho will look to continue strengthening the defense in the summer after signing Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries, and Dias would be an immediate starter for Real Madrid and an upgrade over the team's current in-house options.
Dias missed Portugal's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against DR Congo due to an undisclosed injury, but that's not expected to affect his transfer appeal in the summer. Jose Mourinho will look to continue strengthening the defense in the summer after signing Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries, and Dias would be an immediate starter for Real Madrid and an upgrade over the team's current in-house options.