Get the biggest City stories, analysis and transfer updates delivered straight to your inbox Ruben Dias’ first season in England has ended with more deserved individual recognition as the FWA Footballer of the Year was also named the Premier League’s Player of the Year for the 2020/21 campaign.
The central defender has already gone a long way to justifying the huge £62m transfer fee paid for him by Manchester City to Portuguese giants Benfica last summer, as his performances helped City to win back the Premier League title from Liverpool.
Dias formed an impressive partnership with England international John Stones and has shown leadership qualities well beyond his experience, as he was constantly vocal at the heart of City’s defence.
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