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My Take
Eric Dier is the unglamorous professional I quietly root for. Born in Cheltenham but raised in Portugal, schooled at Sporting CP before making his way to Monaco, he carries the calm of someone shaped by two football cultures. A 188cm centre-back is rarely the headline act, yet defenders like him hold a team together when the spotlight chases attackers. I find his career arc more interesting than most strikers' highlight reels: adaptable, composed, and built to last. Players who do the unglamorous work well tend to outlast the flashier ones, and Dier strikes me as exactly that sort.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Dier
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ダイアー
- Reading
- えりっく・だいあー
- Born
- January 15, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Cheltenham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Dier born?
Born January 15, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Eric Dier from?
Eric Dier is from Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
What does Eric Dier do?
Eric Dier works as association football player.
How tall is Eric Dier?
Eric Dier is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.