Steven Dias
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Steven Benedic Dias (born 25 December 1983) is an Indian former professional footballer who is currently the head coach of Jamshedpur B. An attacking midfielder who played on the wings, he was known for his long range shooting, crosses and passing. Dias made his debut for India in 2006. In his playing days, he was known as the "David Beckham of India".[1]
Club career
Dias played for one of India's leading clubs Mahindra United (before the club withdrew from Indian football on 30 April 2010 and was disbanded) and played in their NFL winning team, as well as in the AFC Cup.
He later played for clubs in the I-League such as Churchill Brothers where he made 25 appearances and scored 4 goals. He also played for Mumbai Tigers, Rangdajied United, Delhi Dynamos FC in the inaugural season of the ISL and Bharat FC where he made 17 appearances. He signed for Mumbai FC in 2016 after Bharat FC withdrew from the I-league.
Dias has started a club named Ambitious Football Academy in Don Bosco vidyyavihar. He hopes to bring a sensation of football in the youth of the Mumbai.[2]
International career
Dias made his debut for India in 2004,[3] and was a part of the team that unsuccessfully attempted to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2007. He played in India's first Nehru cup title in 2007, scoring twice in a 6–0 win over Cambodia. He usually takes corners for India and scored straight from one of in a 2–2 draw against Lebanon.[4] He was a regular for the India national team and played an integral role in India's win in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup. He was a key player in India's win over Syria in the Nehru Cup of 2009. He helped India qualify for the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar. He had been chosen to be part of the 30 man squad preparing for the 2011 Asian Cup in Doha. His combination and understanding with striker, Sunil Chhetri, made them a very threatening duo.
In 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification match against Pakistan he scored a goal. During the Indian Caribbean tour on 24 August 2011 Dias scored a goal against Guyana but could not stop India from losing the match 1–2.
International goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 August 2007 | Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India | File:Flag of Cambodia.svg Cambodia | 4–0 | 6–0 | 2007 Nehru Cup |
| 2 | 17 August 2007 | Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi, India | Template:Flagicon Cambodia | 5–0 | 6–0 | 2007 Nehru Cup |
| 3 | 30 October 2007 | Fatorda Stadium, Margao, India | File:Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon | 2–2 | 2–2 | 2010 World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 5 June 2008 | Rasmee Dhandu Stadium, Malé | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2008 SAFF Cup |
| 5 | 26 August 2009 | Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi, India | File:Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Sri Lanka | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2009 Nehru Cup |
| 6 | 23 March 2011 | Petaling Jaya Stadium, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Template:Flagicon Pakistan | 3–1 | 3–1 | 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification |
| 7 | 24 August 2011 | Al Sadd Stadium, Guyana | Template:Flagicon Guyana | 1–1 | 1–2 | Friendly |
Honours
Player
India
- AFC Challenge Cup: 2008
- SAFF Championship: 2005, 2011; runner-up: 2008
- Nehru Cup: 2007, 2009
Manager
Ambernath United Atlanta
Political career
Dias joined the Shiv Sena on 3 February 2022 in the presence of Maharashtra Tourism Minister and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray in Mumbai.
References
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External links
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- 1983 births
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