Rúben Dias
Defender #3
Age 28 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €60M
Career
MC
◀ 2020 Manchester City from Benfica
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias is a above average MAGNET for Manchester City. Evidence: 79 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (74/100) but has room to grow in Workrate.
Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 56%
Weight 41%
Experience 68%
vs Premier League
Height 65%
Weight 50%
Experience 70%
Traits
DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 43
Shooting 74
Defense 60
Workrate 21
Passing 23
Key Strength 74 Shooting
Area to Watch 21 Workrate
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid | 45' | 6.3 | - | - | 100 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | West Ham 1-1 Manchester City | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City | 93' | 6.7 | - | - | 77 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest | 95' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Leeds 0-1 Manchester City | 94' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle | 45' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Manchester City 3-0 Fulham | 93' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City | 42' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea | 81' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City | 94' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 1-2 Manchester City | 94' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Manchester City 3-0 West Ham | 94' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City | 96' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland | 93' | 8.7 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | 62 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester City | 66 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Manchester City vs Arsenal | 76 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Burnley vs Manchester City | 54 |
| May 02, 2026 | Everton vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Manchester City vs Brentford | 62 |
| May 17, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 24, 2026 | Manchester City vs Aston Villa | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €60.0M
Peak Value €80.0M (Q2'23)
€80.0M €40.0M €0
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Rúben Dias is Manchester City's Gold Engine, a pillar of stability with an astounding 34 career trophies to his name. Having spent over four years at the heart of the defense since his arrival from Benfica, his presence remains vital for a side constantly competing for silverware at the summit of the European elite.
Across 20 appearances and 1,715 minutes of action, Dias has proven his reliability as a Gold Engine. While he is going through a quiet spell in terms of raw form, his underlying numbers remain significant. He has earned the MAGNET badge, reflecting a role where the ball naturally finds him, evidenced by his 79 touches per 90. Interestingly, his Shooting score of 80 marks him as a specialist threat during set-piece transitions, providing a secondary offensive dimension. Despite searching for his peak rhythm lately, his full-season body of work provides the essential Balance required for City's tactical setup.
With a stable market value of €60M, Dias continues to be one of the most valuable assets in the Premier League. As the club navigates the heat of the title race, his veteran leadership and clutch rating of 54 will be essential during high-Stakes fixtures where local pride and trophies are on the line.