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. 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.
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
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