Manchester City’s Rúben Dias has been voted the Football Writers’ Association men’s footballer of the year, becoming the first defender to win the award since Liverpool’s Steve Nicol in 1989.
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Having joined from Portuguese side Benfica before the 2020-21 season, Dias enjoyed an incredible debut campaign at City and formed an excellent partnership with England international John Stones at the heart of defence, which laid the foundation for the club to win Premier League and League Cup this season, and also reach the Champions League final.
Dias was a comfortable winner ahead of Tottenham forward Harry Kane and City teammate Kevin De Bruyne. Overall, nine City players received votes which accounted for more than 50% of the total votes cast.
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11 Comments
Ruben dias is such a good defender! I think he has a high chance at winning the BALLON D'OR!
well done ruban it will be interesting next season to see dias vs vvd
Would win the ballondor if he wins the ucl
Manchester City’s Rúben Dias named football writers’ men’s player of year ► https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/may/20/manchester-city-ruben-dias-named-football-writers-player-of-the-year
Shows how bad the league was this year
Harry Kane robbed. 22 goals and 13 assists.
Better than vvd
Deserved it
He is the best defender in this year I want him of team of the year
Implying he's been not just the best palyer but most influential defender/player in a title winning team in enfland for the last 32 years ! Absolute joke these english football journalists are ,doused in emirati oil money they are 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
Here I am after 3peat and Treble
Monster