Cristiano Dias

Cristiano Dias
Personal information
Full name	Cristiano Fagundes Dias
Date of birth	May 25, 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth	Machado, Brazil
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team
	São Carlos
	São Bento
	Osasco
	Desportivo Brasil
2007–2010	Miami
2011–2015	Minnesota United
2011–2013	Missouri Comets (indoor)
2016–2017	Puerto Rico FC
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:40, 30 October 2017 (UTC)

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.

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]