THE PLAYER
Rúben Dias
Footballer
Rúben Dias is a Portuguese central defender. He came through Benfica’s academy and joined Manchester City in 2020. He was named Premier League Player of the Season after his first campaign and helped City win the Champions League in 2023.
Former partnerMaya JamaView profile ↗
- Country
- Portugal
- Club
- Manchester City
- Born
- 14 May 1997
Biography sources
IN PICTURES
13 photosRúben Dias photos
Photo credits
- Rúben Dias working with City’s strength and conditioning staff. · Tom Flathers / Manchester City · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias arrives for his Manchester City contract announcement. · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias signs his new Manchester City contract. · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias during an interview with City Studios. · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias in Manchester City’s studio photoshoot. · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias poses during his contract photoshoot. · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias photographed above Manchester’s skyline. · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias during a gym workout. · Tom Flathers / Manchester City · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias working on strength and mobility. · Tom Flathers / Manchester City · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias photographed at Manchester City’s training centre. · Tom Flathers / Manchester City · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias back on the training pitch. · Tom Flathers / Manchester City · Manchester City ↗
- Rúben Dias during an earlier Manchester City contract photoshoot. · Manchester City ↗
- Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez and Rúben Dias at training. · Manchester City ↗
WHO’S WITH WHOM
Relationship history
Rúben Dias’s documented former partners include singer April Ivy and television presenter Maya Jama. His relationship with Jama began in late 2024 and ended in 2026.
Maya Jama: They began dating in December 2024; their separation was reported in May 2026.
April Ivy: Dias and the Portuguese singer were together before separating in 2021.