Improve your tackling with Ruben Dias as your teacher

[@yh10fficial89]

You can tell he is very concise with his speech and knows what to say during interviews, great stuff

[@sigmachad8605]

Every person here does...

[@Alphoric]

I’m guessing that’s because it’s his second language and when English and other languages are taught it’s usually very precise instead of naturally learnt languages where it’s a lot more casual

[@jamesuk1704]

Yeah

[@davizimtr8267]

[@-_-4.]

It wasn't a great video tbh, most of that info is common sense, he should give us more examples of what the defender would do in different scenarios.

[@jasonrekker4328]

He is a great teacher. He understands and articulates the nuances of high level play quite well.

[@musondamusonda1205]

He could go on to be manager

[@dreameroldsoul]

He got schooled by Luis Diaz 🤣🤣🤣

[@sourishsharma3732]

@@dreameroldsoul people always see the bit where defenders make mistakes, but never see when the make the perfect tackle

[@Divesh-jp9ej]

​@@dreameroldsoulLuis Diaz has been graduated by dias

[@The_Knight_StalkeR_x007]

He is Portuguese & speaks such fluent English!! No wonder his team is defensively so sound as he can communicate clearly with whole defense & organise it effectively with concise instructions.

[@diefronald2653]

ye cuz he’s in Man City so he’s in the uk and knows English

[@rubutu8408]

@@diefronald2653darwin nunez has been at liverpool for a year and cant speak english, cant even understand it

[@Rzep4]

He also has great accent btw

[@dxfault576]

@@rubutu8408 what point u tryna make? its pretty common for players to learn the language of the league they play in, it just happens theres also a few that dont bother

[@Lightexo]

Tbf. A lot of Portuguese players speak very good English.

[@SushNaut1991]

The best advice is "it depends" I teach my players the same thing. There's no set guidebook. It's a game of chess with a ball. Excellent video.

[@Zubeen_Garg_2005]

Me a chess player watching this beacause tomorrow is a match And hoping to play like Rubin diaz tomorrow . 🥲🥲

[@toxicUP34]

​@@Zubeen_Garg_2005lol

[@NYs9thwonder]

There is no such thing as a perfect defense, as there is no such thing as a perfect offense. Every formation, tactic, lineup and setup has strengths as it does weaknesses. This is why positioning and match awareness are paramount to every position on the pitch at all times.

[@B.Campos]

The only requirement is mentality and physicality to be fast and strong, and also not be hard on yourself. Knowing the basics, and now its "it depends". Good players know the best thing to do when given the ball, thats what separates them.

[@danilo352]

“Because they need 1 good action and you need 1 mistake.” 👌

[@abdelrahmanalkhawas9092]

I find it amazing how all of pep guardiolas students always sound so articulate. "football is a game of certainties and uncertainties" really caught me off guard.

[@jeanjacqueslundi3502]

He's not Pep's student. He just happens to be an intelligent guy.

[@adavinozico2718]

@@jeanjacqueslundi3502pep doesn’t just pick up anybody. But yes not peps student

[@hectorpalomar4533]

Fut bol is a game of skill, it is a lot like chess, as a defender you are reading youre oponent, you try to.anticipate their movement and also you want to stop them by any means necessary, you have to constantly use your peripheral vision that way you know you're opponents position also before you even get the ball you already have in.mind what you're going to do with the ball, as a defender your timing gas to be perfect a missed tackle can be a break away that ends in a goal or a penalty kick. Love the game

[@Cagliostro85]

Which means everything and nothing… 😂

[@1individeo]

Their are not articulate because they play with Pep. They play with Pep because they are articulate. In other words you're not a good player because you play with Pep. You play with Pep because you are a good player. I am not trying to say that Pep doses not improves players, cuz he does and a lot, what I saying is: Pep is the kind of coach where his players need to fit and adapt to a certain philosophy, unlike Mourinho, Ancelotti or Zidane where the coach adapts to the players. Zidane coaches the way he used to play: Put the players where they feel the most confotrable and let them shine, cuz then they have no excuses but it adds more weight on the player's shoulders. Pep on the other sides is a control freak, cuz as he says so many time, if there is no control caos takes over and in caos anything can happen. So every players "just" has to do what he wants. Which means "less" responsabilty for the players, BUT the problem with this way of coaching if you don't have the "right" players it won't work. Unlike Mourinho or Zidane: They don't need the "right" players they only need "good" players. You can be a great Player but not being able to play in a Pep team. For example Bale is a Zidane kind of player because he is not a player for possession football, he is more of transitional player. Just like prime CR7, Di Maria or Even Mbappe. What Pep always looks for is a player that is comfortable with ball and can play with a slow pace players like Bernardo, Busquets, Xavi, Joáo Felix, Kimmisch, Pedri or even Griezmann.

[@simonteame8398]

The guy is very smart and an elite defender.

[@fringasbsj311]

As a Portuguese and Benfica fan, this guy really makes me proud with all he's becoming, keep going Rúben you're on your way to become one of the Best CB's ever.

[@gopalkrishnamallick]

What do you think about Ronaldo Is Portugal team better without Ronaldo Or better with hm

[@fringasbsj311]

@@gopalkrishnamallick I think every team(!) is better with Cr7 tbh

[@ahaan416]

​@@gopalkrishnamallickwhat you Smoking 🚬 😅

[@ahaan416]

​@@gopalkrishnamallickPortugal Is Overhyped Team

[@fringasbsj311]

@@ahaan416 everyone's entitled to their opinion, let me Just say thats Bs for me tho

[@marcusyoung24117]

Like that response "they need one good action, you need one good mistake". Tough but thorough words.

[@hridhaan594]

He spoke about defending beutifully. He is one of the best defenders in the game and one of my favourite too.

[@4saffy72]

u speld wrong 😂😂

[@luisthelegend313]

@@4saffy72 coming from a guy who couldnt spell "spell" correctly

[@kemosab3]

This is the best explanation of defence in football I've heard so far 🔥🔥 👏👏👏

[@OGMadMax]

Summary of the video: Q: How to defend? A: It depends..

[@matezsiros391]

Well, it really depends isn't it?

[@TSr-vd5yr]

Patience as a defender is key

[@Abo_Rudwan]

Innit

[@wulliebhoy7776]

Depends on football I.Q

[@A.yehezqel]

It depends on how you see it

[@jahivah]

I've been watching this man play since he joined City and I can hardly remember him putting a foot wrong. Perfection at the CB position.

[@Yorecore]

no wonder why I'm a big fan of Rúben! I'm just an ordinary girl who is a huge Manchester City fan, probably people would label me or view me as "That typical fangirl who loves her fav player only because of his looks" but in fact I'm not, and many girls are not! I personally pay attention to every single thing Rúben does. I'm not a football player myself but I try as much as possible to learn about football techniques that improve any player's capacities and Rúben is the perfect example. from the way he's answering questions, to the way he talks and explains details, to the way he actually plays on the field, not mentioning his high class ethics, literally one of the few players who dedicate themselves to football fully with much focus. I wish him all the best of the best in the upcoming games and life in general because HE DESERVES IT 💙 força rúben e boa sorte sempre 🫡

[@tigueron2024]

Same I love the art of defending

[@boiledtoast3772]

Same as me but with Bellingham

[@mr.assasingamingentertainm9106]

I was waiting for this video for months. More defending videos pls 🙏

[@ashleyknight29_]

Best centre back in the world, hate to say it as a Chelsea fan but he is unreal!

[@Crimsonvortexmax]

bruh best?

[@crazygamingyt7245]

@@Crimsonvortexmaxwho’s better? Ruben dias is so much better then van dijk

[@p2.07]

love how van dijk is the only guy that comes to mind when thinking about whos better, simply because van dijk is better. better prime, better overall. theres a reason why hes the only defender to not be dribbled past this season. ruben dias is great, but not better than van dijk. better in the future, but not now. @@crazygamingyt7245

[@DorothyKrodua]

True facts

[@Mystic_Mary]

@@crazygamingyt7245Rudiger is better than Dias. Saliba, konate . Dias is a strong four or five is militao is healthy

[@T_da_yung_goat]

Ruben is a defensive maestro, it's clear that because he thinks at such a high level, he knows that every question has a much larger scope than we expect. The way he breaks down a simple question into different scenarios and gives a very complete answer compared to what the question was asking shows how cerebral his game is.

[@nina-ge6mn]

Feel like this video was made for me, just joined a new club and I’m put as a right back and this definitely helps improve my technical skills for my position

[@rocketvybe]

I'm a left back

[@nina-ge6mn]

@@rocketvybe ✊

[@prominentpulse]

​@@nina-ge6mn👊

[@prominentpulse]

​@@rocketvybedon't leave him hanging next time

[@rocketvybe]

@@nina-ge6mn ✊

[@luisriosjr.9489]

7:20 I think that could have applied to this video as well. Pleasure to see him on the channel but so much of his answers were "well it depends" because no defender can give you a definitive "law" on it. If maybe he was able to be in a few 1v1 scenarios with a top level academy player then we could see how he'd react given the scenarios. At the minium I think even having the next guest in a similar role/position review their match footage with a host, and give a "directors commentary" over what he was thinking/why he made a specific decision in matches. Great work getting him on!

[@guidogonzalez1664]

Woah his personality is outstanding 💯💯

[@BodyTrust]

Brilliant. Soccer is a low-scoring game, which means that it is a game based on defense, not offense. Forwards get all the glory, but defenders win the games.

[@D0N.1.5.7.9]

The most improtant thing for a defender is "game reading" ,as a defender you should think like the attacker , like if i would be an attacker in that position right noe heere will i go , e.g i am being pressed from the centre , there is a man open on his left , so as a defender just go and stand with that man , or if you are already occupied with a man , tell a midfielder or another defender to mark him . 0:32

[@georgethompson5383]

sayin a lot about ruben's answers but goluremi's interview skills are so good and get those good answers out

[@JohnWick-y8e]

thanks ruben as a striker i will also implement some of this advice into my training.

[@Kysho17]

So defence is mostly intuition and really “in the moment” it’s not really an art to teach to others but to teach yourselves through rl situations. You teach how to stand or stance yourself, along with the physical capabilities necessary. Beyond that is just pure experience, and watching some games to learn movements and habits of the players within a 10 metre radius. One thing I always do is CONSIDER THE 2nd option, you have 2 legs so use both, but have it at the front of your brain. Then again I’m a winger so I may not kno what I’m talking abt 😭if u got any tips for me lmk ion mind some more defensive capabilities

[@thegoat1242]

to start, since your on the wing, try and force them to go close to the touchline. If their getting close to your goal or if their getting to be in a position that you don't like and their about to pass, don't be afraid to give them a little push at the last moment or try and get them off balance, this always helps. I play fullback and I completley agree with what your saying. The only advice I've ever been able to give when asked about 1v1s is just dont fall for it. Don't fall for the stepovers or the chops or anything, anticipate and go for the ball when it's inconvinent for the opponent. gl man

[@randomystic8602]

@@thegoat1242 ah yes the little push you give right before they pass or shoot, great tip man

[@marufatodetunde7035]

not so sure man

[@jasonrekker4328]

Of course defence is a teachable discipline/position. There are core principles, skills, tactics. You build a lethal arsenal of capabilities. The intuition comes in the moment of play, but what we would call intuition is really your mind, body, muscle memory, experience, game intelligence, teamwork and communication, etc. all working together to create a pro-level response in a microsecond.

[@yuvrajsingh8960]

yea

[@StanleyMubby]

He teaching very well 🔥 easy to understand

[@traintwo]

That’s class. He’s given an overall picture of what you need to understand and work on as a defender. Imagine all the attributes in a pie chart - and having an understanding allows you to cover these slices.

[@pierce1234567891]

dias is intelligent and one of the best CB itw rn. City are lucky to have him!

[@yonati3590]

The best defender in the PL 🔥

[@TimDuncan611]

Nah buddy

[@GEORGELIMZHENGYI]

@@TimDuncan611 be quiet hater

[@GEORGELIMZHENGYI]

true

[@MadaraUchiha-cg9uu]

​@@TimDuncan611nah buddy He really the best currently

[@TimDuncan611]

@@MadaraUchiha-cg9uu No way

[@chase5673]

10:03 "because they need one good action, and you need one mistake" realest phrase that says what is like to be a defender

[@scoutcorner-2010]

Thanks for the help! I have a football game tomorrow and this was VERY useful!

[@selenadu942]

Damn…His english is even better than the time he just joined the club（At that time he‘s already good❤

[@yovanilla]

I thought the advice at the end was best - to improve as a defender is not necessarily practice practice practice but to learn and understand is the key. And then of course practice!

[@Daff0super]

One of my favourite defenders, No debate one of the best and will stay like that. Don’t wanna be that guy but *thanks for the likes LO*

[@ToH31_]

own goal wolves 2-1

[@phantomarcadex]

@@ToH31_ people really cant make mistakes anymore can they

[@1maxiuns]

​@@ToH31_he still played well defensively while doing such mistake honestly

[@lexieheartzjb]

@@ToH31_it happens…he’s still the best cb in the world

[@Plug2563]

@@lexieheartzjb bro forgot about Maldini

[@ravilal5239]

One of best defender 💝 fav 😊

[@DenzelSozwana]

his tackles inspire me a great leader he is

[@TheRainyHome]

Summary: Must be proactive. Have the ability to moce him into the position you want and ater that its about the scenerio, analyse the situation. 1:49 Depends if many chances. Can i make you wait long enough for my teammates to get back. Or do i realy have to do something on my own (still try delay) 2:20 If attacker goes left amd i know hes gonna shoot im going to make him decide fast. If i block his left side hes gonna have no option now he has to wait. If i can be close enough to block it i will. But if youre fast I won't lunge in and get close coux im giving you what you want. Buying time is very crucial in the 11 game. 4:15 Playing against too players who can be very flexible you need to analyse the situation. How will they press? Intervention? Know who you playing against. Need To Know Your Player. The Game is Very unpredictable. 6:07 Professional fouls: depens. For example if youre winning 1-0 90Min and theres a guy 1v1 with the keeper,go for the tackle. Normally never try go for the red because if you can stay on the pitch you never know how your team can give a quick response that might actually be through you. So many little thinsg in the end matter. Theres no staright law to something. It really does depend on allot of factors. Try position yourself well so you dont take a red or even a yellow.positioning can get you out of a card. 8:29 His Advice: always look at yourself first. If you slays look at others you wont learn from yourself and be accountable or improve. Mistakes are a part of football. Other advice Watch Games🔥 different players, different qualities. Drink in all the best players and learrn from all. In all scenraios and understand the game.

[@michellelam2881]

Thanks for that Ruben and uni sport I had a match just after your vid and I made a crucial tackle inside the box

[@Juj0me]

He's brilliant. Top class.

[@blaklytstudios]

"They need one good action, you need one mistake." Truer words were never said.

[@black_ship]

Summary : It depends!

[@itcalledfootball]

I’m a left winger but I’m still gonna learn these tackling techniques because if the opponents are near the goal, I can help defend with my fellow defenders, this could be very helpful

[@roughysk9851]

if ur LWB or RWB aka wingback aren't you a defender? sorry new to football

[@itcalledfootball]

@@roughysk9851 yes and LWB and RWB are considered defenders, but left and right wingers are forwards

[@davidmoore7115]

Brilliant!!!! Charmingly articulate and technically superb content. Thank you.👏👏👏👏👏

[@crispycat4852]

Everything he says then basically comes down to learn to be in control of the things you CAN be and don't worry too much about the things you CAN'T because there's always something you can't be in control of when your one on one against a good attacker , every situation has the possibility of unpredictability you can't train or practice for , you just have to be ready to react to sometimes So to have the best chance OF reacting correctly do the things you CAN do first, ingrain them in yourself in your training to always be reading the game and watching all around you Awareness Always know exactly where you are, your team mates are and the opponents are , where the space Is, where the space Isn't Also watch everything and conciously try to make little mental notes during a game of the opposition players and how they are playing and what they are trying on the day even when your not facing this player yourself ,remember if he is tending to use repeated moves against other teammates and talk to them in the game , communicate with your other defenders and pass on information Basically be switched on ALL the time If you know and do this you will have a better chance to be in a position to make the right reactive decisions in all the different unique situations you find yourself in a game or as he says "It depends" because these are the main things "It depends" on which are in YOUR control

[@ordro107]

Nice video . He is very intelligent. I play CM and I used to be naturally good defending and with age my (33) defending became worse (because I never worked on it it was a good part it my game) … now I’m gonna work on it according to this interview! Great advice Thanks

[@SpencerHowser]

Thank you for this video, great to hear from another pros frame of mind. But honestly, only with the conversation if a younger player were to watch this they will only begin to second guess everything they’re doing. His answers to your?s were all so infinite he to the possible variables. Which is true! But to help these younger players learn they need to hear more of a simplistic frame of mind from an elite player and then learn from their mistakes as he said at the end. Again thank you for the video

[@gh0stamv]

He would make such a brilliant coach. Wow

[@jderenzin8956]

so clear his speech!! He could be a manager if he wants

[@CHATGPT248]

So informative what goes on the defenders mind..

[@sidharthsingh4239]

never came across this well explained topic.

[@edinhamid4274]

His answers was not simple because he knows how complex it is. "It depends" is simply the simplest best answer you could give

[@natoslayer2907]

You can tell he has the elite mentality. I could see him being a great manager.

[@CHATGPT248]

He played with some good defenders tbh ..Pepe and Bruno alves are two of the greatest Portugese defenders.

[@KauanST_2024]

Maldini ,Sérgio Ramos, puyol, Ferdinand, canavaro, nesta.

[@satpaul2502]

I know that you are a attacker watching this video to read defender's mind 😂😂

[@FeelFreeToAsk]

Top 3 things to learn 1. by time 2. Be Ramos 3. Learn from the best (understand the attacker, game,pitch,) and wait for the mistake.

[@quansahnana499]

"they need one good action, you need one mistake" 🙌

[@its_mil_4816]

good questions by the presenter... introducing key terms and ideas and allowing for comparison

[@youssefwael5249]

the internet is so crazy that i can learn tackling from dias

[@JayJase]

Really enjoyed this interview, such a clever football player. From a Man U fan

[@Saurav-j9g]

Yo

[@DanielWayne-fl3dj]

You guys should get Maldini on here to teach us how he was good at defending and some useful tips.

[@A-Random_Pakistani]

Yo that would be crazy like he’s one of the best players ever definitely top ten or 20 maybe even five

[@Flamingo.3760]

@@A-Random_PakistaniAccording google he 13best player of all time

[@omlabelathleisure4298]

did not expect him to speak this well.. damnnn. 🔥🔥

[@rafadacosta1675]

Be as fluid in your game as you possible can. This is Ruben's message. Always be learning!

[@LouieRides]

Damn, makes sense why he’s so good. A lot of insight and wisdom in this video 🔥

[@aaravkapoor8926]

he said “it depends” 1000times 😂😂❤❤

[@anonymoustv5770]

Not a City fan at all, but this guy is a monster

[@abk9610]

Thank you❤

[@elijahmwaura7275]

Great interview Ruben Dias. Especially for number 4s like me. This Ruben Dias so humble.

[@jamiepeirce526]

Smart guy, classy defender as well.

[@peterkenneth9251]

I remember when some City fans wanted the club to sign Kounde or Koulibaly over Ruben Dias 😂😂😂 This guy is smarter than those 2 clowns combined and he's also a born leader.

[@roughysk9851]

is koulibaly a clown? didn't he captain napoli?

[@lewlew8478]

Excellent video with tons of great content. 👏👏👏

[@orrilalondo2149]

nice vid lads keep it going

[@varun1805]

a vedeo on how to be defensive midfielder please!!

[@Hallandxcapcut]

I have learned alot from watching him i am now the best defender in my academy

[@D0N.1.5.7.9]

The last few lines were total brutal reality by dias , striker makes one good turn , or shoot he is glorified for the whole match , defender makes one mistake and he is shamed the whole match .

[@roughysk9851]

thats why imo defender >>>>> any attacking position

[@souradipghosh1422]

Thanks brother❤❤❤

[@octaviomorras7409]

The answer to the questions is usually … it depends because a true defender always anticipates many situations in his mind before it happens ..

[@ThisPlayerSAVEPLAYERSaveDetail]

Thank you for this video it just gave motivation i am not the best but i am willing to make a change

[@mayankadesilva2576]

Ruben Dias 😊

[@Football_Tacticss]

Very good coach❤

[@ЛюбомирМитев-н7ж]

He is soo smart

[@MysticEcho-k7y]

Love it love your content😊

[@aoblade1875]

best defender currently

[@duodutheophilus3376]

I Will Be Very Happy To See Aaron Wan Bissaka on this channel coz he is one of the best tacklers in the world❤

[@erianagonzalez7229]

I Love him, is very smart and i Love his voice

[@ayewserious9350]

Absolute wall. I underestimated him when he 1st came to City. But I changed my mind real quick, he is an amazing defender🙌🙌

[@Imgoodatfc24]

Rúben Dias My Favourite Defender in the world

[@soulice933]

Altrincham FC .... such a good pitch

[@collinsenosh]

Now we have understood defending. What to do? It depends.

[@escuderodanilo9081]

this content is just amazing guys

[@najlaa8675]

I impressed by his English!!

[@audrinemukisa16]

Really helpful, thanks unisport

[@ayoubbendali1291]

U did good not asking him how to defend in the air.. El Nesyri owns him up there.

[@Alphoric]

Crazy how I was thinking if he was going to talk about facing the sort of person who does 30 stepovers and then you asked the question immediately after I thought that

[@King_Leonidas723]

POV: you get to learn from one of the best cb’s in the world for free cuz of this amazing channel

[@akashpop542]

Ur channel is great . One day I will become great footballer.

[@farhadmahfuz8843]

Ruben Dias :"It depends on the opponent and so be reactive most of the time.React to opponent strikers." Paolo Maldini : "Take the situation in your hands and make the opponent go where you want him to go most of the time". That's the difference between modern day defenders and legends like Maldini or Nesta or Cannavaro.

[@Ballinout30]

The most important thing aside from top physical fitness is having a killer mentality in defending and truly believing that you can take the ball from anyone.

[@mohammadsadaf8287]

He is a very clever defender,no doubt about that.

[@fathurrahman6926]

He is brilliant!!!