Rúben Dias

About

Portuguese professional football player known for his work with the Benfica football club. He is also known for his work as a defender for the Portuguese national team. He began playing for Manchester City in 2020. He has gained a serious following of 4.2 million people on his Instagram account. 

Before Fame

He first began his youth career and training with the Estrela da Amadora club before moving to Benfica's youth academy in 2008. He made his senior career debut on the clubs B team and in 2017 he joined their first team. He first played for Portugal in 2013 for their Under 16 national team and joined their first national team during the 2018 season. 

Trivia

He was awarded the Cosme Damiao Award for Revelation of the Year during his 2017 professional season. He is also known for having played in the 2018 World Cup for Portugal as well. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Amadora, Portugal. He has an older brother named Ivan, as well as sisters named Beatriz and Carolina. He has dated singer April Ivy.

Associated With

As a player for Portugal's national team, he played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup alongside Rui Patricio and Cristiano Ronaldo.