Cristiano Dias
Cristiano Fagundes Dias, commonly known simply as Cristiano, (born May 25, 1986) is a Brazilian footballer who most recently played for Puerto Rico FC in the North American Soccer League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Cristiano Fagundes Dias | ||
Date of birth | May 25, 1986 | ||
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) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:40, 30 October 2017 (UTC) |
Career
Brazil
Cristiano 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 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 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 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
- "NSC Minnesota Stars Announce Four New Signings, Three Re-Signings". OurSports Central. March 22, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- "Puerto Rico Signs Cristiano Dias, Tyler Rudy". NASL. March 30, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2017.