Cristiano Dias

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Fagundes and the second or paternal family name is Dias.

Cristiano Fagundes Dias (born May 25, 1986), sometimes known as just Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who most recently played for Puerto Rico FC in the North American Soccer League.

Cristiano Dias

Personal information
Full name	Cristiano Fagundes Dias
Date of birth	(1986-05-25) May 25, 1986 (age 37)
Place of birth	Machado, Brazil
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	São Carlos
	São Bento
	Osasco
	Desportivo Brasil
2007–2010	Miami	79	(1)
2011–2015	Minnesota United	98	(3)
2011–2013	Missouri Comets (indoor)	44	(8)
2016–2017	Puerto Rico FC	39	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:40, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

Career

Brazil

Cristiano Dias began his playing career in his native Brazil, and has played for several lower-division Brazilian clubs, including São Carlos, São Bento, Osasco, and Desportivo Brasil

United States

Cristiano Dias signed with Miami FC prior to its inaugural season in the USL First Division in 2007, having previously played for the team's original head coach Chiquinho de Assis, and became a mainstay of the team's defensive line. He played for Miami during four seasons.

On March 22, 2011, Cristiano Dias signed with NSC Minnesota Stars of the North American Soccer League.^[1] and also won the NASL championship in the same year being one of the most important player in the Minnesota defensive line.

After nearly 100 appearances with Minnesota United, Cristiano Dias signed with NASL expansion side Puerto Rico FC on March 30, 2016.^[2]

Honours

2011 North American Soccer League season Champion with Minnesota United FC

2012 North American Soccer League season Runner Up with Minnesota United FC

2014 North American Soccer League season Spring Season Champion with Minnesota United FC

2016 Copa Luis Villarejo Champion with Puerto Rico FC

References

1. "NSC Minnesota Stars Announce Four New Signings, Three Re-Signings". OurSports Central. March 22, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
2. "Puerto Rico Signs Cristiano Dias, Tyler Rudy". NASL. March 30, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2017.

4. https://www.besoccer.com/player/cristiano-225121

5. https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/minnesota-stars-fc-re-sign-defender-cristiano-dias/n-4551752

6. http://mnu.ezitsolutions.net/awards-and-accolades

7. https://www.epluribusloonum.com/2019/12/16/20995889/2012-minnesota-stars-fc-starting-xi

8. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/11/sports/soccer/carmelo-anthony-puerto-rico-fc.html?_r=2&referer=http://m.facebook.com