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.
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.
ANALYSIS
Dias saw a fifth straight season starting in the middle of the defense this campaign, the lead central defender for the club. He was once again only used on the defensive side of the field, not pushing further than midfield in most instances, not seeing a single goal contribution, and only registering 21 shots. He seems to be one of the few players not on the chopping block this season and should be expected to hold a starting role in the penultimate year of his contract.
Dias saw a fifth straight season starting in the middle of the defense this campaign, the lead central defender for the club. He was once again only used on the defensive side of the field, not pushing further than midfield in most instances, not seeing a single goal contribution, and only registering 21 shots. He seems to be one of the few players not on the chopping block this season and should be expected to hold a starting role in the penultimate year of his contract.
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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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Simple clean sheet
Dias generated one tackle (one won) and six clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Everton.
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Makes starting squad for return
Dias (groin) was in the starting XI for Saturday's 2-1 win over Leyton Orient in the FA Cup. He played the first half before being substituted at halftime.
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Could play Saturday
Dias (groin) could play during Saturday's clash with Leyton Orient, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Maybe some of them. We will see."
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Unavailable for Chelsea game
Dias (groin) suffered a setback with his adductor injury and will be out for Saturday's game against Chelsea, coach Pep Guardiola confirmed in the press conference. "Ruben is out."
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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.
ANALYSIS
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.