Name of the Sportsperson: Steven Dias

Discipline: Football

Date of Birth: 25 December 1983

State: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Achievements and Awards:

•    He played for one of India's leading clubs Mahindra United and Churchill Brothers.

•    He played in NFL winning team, as well as in the AFC Cup.

•    He made his debut for India in 2006 and was a part of the team that unsuccessfully attempted to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2007.

•    He is a regular player for the Indian National team and played an integral role in India's win in the 2008 AFC  Challenge Cup.

•    He has been chosen to be part of the 30 man squad preparing for the 2011 Asian Cup in Doha.

•    He played in India's first Nehru cup title in 2007, scoring twice in a 6-0 win over Cambodia.

•    He scored a goal against Pakistan for 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification round.

Profile

Steven Dias is an Indian football player and is playing at present for Churchill Brothers S. C. of the I-League. His debut match was played in 2006 and is occupying a main place in the Indian midfield. He had acquired Man of the Match award twice against Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan.

Dias made his debut for India in 2006 and was a part of the team that unsuccessfully attempted to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2007. He played in India's first Nehru cup title in 2007, scoring to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2007. He played in India's first Nehru cup title in 2007, scoring of them in a 2-2 draw against Lebanon. He is a regular player for the Indian National team and played an integral role in India's win in the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup. In turn, he helped India qualify for the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar. His combination and understanding with striker, Sunil Chhetri, makes them a very threatening duo. He was a key player in India's win over Syria in the Nehru Cup of 2009. He has been chosen to be part of the 30 man squad preparing for the 2011 Asian Cup in Doha.

He is popular for his long range shooting and passing. He is an attacking midfielder playing on the wings. He is an emerging player, a new ray of hope to take India to the world level.