Ana Dias

Ana Inês Costa Mendes Dias (born 2 October 1997) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX Femenil club Tigres UANL and the Portugal national team. She previously played for Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg and NWSL side Portland Thorns FC.

Early life

Dias was born in 1997 in Aveiro, Portugal, and joined the youth academy of Portuguese side Vaguense as a youth player.

College career

Dias has received a degree in higher education.

Club career

Dias started her senior career with Portuguese side Cadima, before singing for A-dos-Francos. During the 2019/20 season, Dias made seventeen appearances and scored forty goals.

Zenit Saint Petersburg, 2021–2023 In 2021, she signed for Russian side Zenit. She adapted quickly. She scored three goals during her first three appearances for the club.

During the 2022 season, she scored nine goals and recorded three assists during her first thirteen appearances that season. By the end of the 2022 season, she was the top scorer of Zenit and the second-highest top scorer in the league with twelve goals. That season, she also helped the club win their first league title and reach the final of the 2022 Russian Women's Cup.

Portland Thorns, 2024 On 20 March 2024, Portland Thorns FC acquired Dias and signed her to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2025. Dias scored her first goal for the Thorns on 17 May 2024, contributing to a 2–0 victory over the Houston Dash.

Tigres UANL, 2024–2025 Dias was transferred to Liga MX Femenil club Tigres UANL for an undisclosed transfer fee on 26 August 2024.

International career

In 2023, Dias was called up to the Portugal women's national team. She made one previous appearance for the team.

Style of play

Dias is known for her mobility, speed, technical ability, and aerial ability.