Biography
Who is Steven Dias?
Football Career and Teams
Steven Dias played for several top clubs in India. He played for Air India Football Club and Odisha FC. He was part of the Mahindra United team that won the NFL. He also competed in the AFC Cup with this club. Later, he joined Churchill Brothers in the I-League. He made 25 appearances and scored 4 goals for them.
International Success
Steven played for Mumbai Tigers and Rangdajied United. He spent the first season of the ISL with Delhi Dynamos FC. He played 17 matches for Bharat FC. In 2016, he signed with Mumbai FC after Bharat FC left the I-League. Steven made his debut for the Indian national team in 2004. He was part of the squad that tried and failed to qualify for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.
Goals and Honors
He won the Nehru Cup in 2007. During that tournament, he scored two goals in a 6 to 0 win against Cambodia. He also helped India win the Nehru Cup in 2009 through a victory over Syria. Steven played a major part in winning the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup. He helped the team qualify for the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar. He was one of 30 players selected for the squad in Doha. He often worked with striker Sunil Chhetri to create scoring chances. The Indian player scored a goal directly from a corner kick against Lebanon in a 2 to 2 draw. He scored against Pakistan during a 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualification game. On August 24, 2011, Steven scored a goal against Guyana during a Caribbean tour. India lost that match 2 to 1 despite his goal. He won the SAFF Championship in 2005 and 2011. He was a runner up in the 2008 SAFF Championship.
Coaching and Politics
Steven now serves as the head coach for Chanmari FC in the Indian Football League. He managed Ambernath United Atlanta. This team won the MDFA Elite League in 2022 and 2023. He started the Ambitious Football Academy at Don Bosco vidyyavihar. This academy focuses on youth football in Mumbai. Steven entered politics on February 3, 2022. He joined the Shiv Sena party. This event took place in Mumbai. He joined in the presence of Aaditya Thackeray. Thackeray is the Maharashtra Tourism Minister and a Shiv Sena leader.
Birthday and age
Steven Dias was born on December 25, 1983, which makes Steven 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Steven shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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