Eric Dier

Binor 28 Nov,2017

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Eric Dier is an English professional football player who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the English national football team. The 23-year-old player has also played for the club Sporting CP.

Eric Dier currently receives an annual salary of $1.3 million from Tottenham. Nowadays, he is considered as one of the well-skilled and talented young footballers for England.

Early Life of Eric Dier

Eric Dier was born Eric Jeremy Edgar Dier on 15 January 1994 to father, Louise Dier, and mother, Jeremy Dier, in Cheltenham, England. The English-born Eric later moved to Portugal at the age of seven.

His father Jeremy is a former professional tennis player. His grandfather Ted Croker is a former secretary of  "The Football Association" and president of Cheltenham Town. 

Club Career

Sporting

Eric Dier began his professional football career in 2012, joining the Portuguese professional club Sporting CP. He made his debut for Sporting on 26 August 2012, in a match against Atlético. He scored his first professional goal for the club on 4th November 2012 with Benfica B as an opponent.

On 11 November 2012, Dier played in the Primeira Liga for the first time against Braga. His two seasons with the club ended with total 16 appearances and two goals.

Tottenham Hotspur

He moved to the Tottenham Hotspur on 2nd August 2014, signing a five-year deal. He made his debut for the club on 16 August 2014, scoring a single goal. His second performance for the club was on 20 August 2014, in a match against Queens Park Rangers, in which he made one goal. He slowly established himself as a starter for the 1st team. He still plays for the same club along with Harry Kane and Dele Alli.

International Career

Eric Dier has represented his national side at both junior and senior levels in several tournaments. He made his senior international debut representing his country on 13 November 2015, in a match against Spain. He has won over 23 caps with three goals for England so far. He has been listed in England's national squad along with Chris Smalling.

Eric Dier's Personal Life

Eric Dier is neither married nor engaged; however, he is in a relationship with stunning girlfriend Maria Hansen. The couple is together since 2016 and they often spotted in public places.

They were recently caught together on camera at the Maddox Gallery in Westbourne Grove, visiting David Yarrow's collection. The couple doesn't have any children yet. He has mentioned several times that his idols in his life are Roy Keane and Rafael Márquez.

Net Worth and Endorsements of Eric Dier

As of 2017, Eric Dier has an estimated net worth of $2.3 million, including all of his assets and incomes. His annual salary is $1.3 million. He is just 23 and is in the initial phase of his career. He still has a long way to go and upgrade his financial status. 

Besides his earning from football, he has an endorsement with the famous top-class brand Nike. As per our research, his present market value is around $33 million.

 

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