Rúben Dias - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€85.00M

Height

186cm

Weight

82kg

Nationality

Portugal

Next League Match

Manchester City vs Brighton (H)

15 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

64.4%

3+ Goals:

32.3%

Clean Sheet:

43.2%

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Rúben Dias Scout Report

Rúben Dias, the lynchpin at the heart of Manchester City's defence, embodies a classical centre-back with an evolved skillset fit for Pep Guardiola's possession-based strategy. His matchless ball retention and Herculean ability to maintain possession, evidenced by virtually flawless pass accuracy, are standout elements of his game. Dias's progressive carrying reflects his assertiveness in advancing play from the back, often positioning himself effectively in the midfield. Despite his prowess in ball progression, his aerial presence and duel success rate pose vulnerabilities, suggesting an area ripe for refinement, particularly within the physically demanding Premier League. Despite this, his astute sense of positioning in the defensive third underpins his intervention capabilities, even as he's not the most prolific in recoveries. With a measured approach in committing fouls, Dias maintains discipline, crucial for a team that thrives on pressing and retaining shape. While his opportunity for direct attacking contribution is minimal, it's his composure under pressure and unrivalled ball handling that bolster City’s expansive style of play. This scout report underscores Dias as an indispensable cog in a side where possessing the ball is as much about defence as it is about attack.

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Rúben Dias Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Ruben Dias took 14 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.14, averaging 0.08 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 8 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.06 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 4 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.14 xG per shot.