Eric Dier biography and net worth

• Eric Dier is a professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur
• Eric Dier is a versatile player who has been deployed as a centre-back, right-back and midfielder
• Despite being approached by the Portuguese Football Federation, Dier opted to represent the England national team at international level

For biography starters, Eric Dier is a professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. At international level, Dier represents the England national team.

Eric Dier is a versatile player who has been deployed as a centre-back, right-back and midfielder. He has spent the most part of his senior career at Tottenham Hotspur, having played for the club since 2014.

Eric Dier. Photo/ Eurosport.

Despite being a popular figure in the football world, Dier is yet to win a silverware since becoming a professional. Without further ado, let’s take a look at Eric Dier biography, which is quite interesting to read.

Eric Dier Biography

Career 

Eric Dier began his football career at Sporting Lisbon. He joined the club’s academy after being referred for a trial by his P.E teacher. Dier went through Sporting Lisbon’s youth system and got the attention of top European clubs with his performance during matches.

In 2010, Lisbon beat Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur to Dier’s signature as they offered him a professional contract. In January 2011, Lisbon loaned Dier to Everton. The England international represented Everton U18s during his loan spell and was part of the team that won the U18 Premier League title.

Dier returned to Sporting Lisbon afterwards and made his debut with team B in a 3-1 win over Atletico. He soon had his breakthrough with the Portuguese club and was once again on the radar of top European clubs.

On 2 August 2014, Eric Dier joined Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal. He has since earned over 200 appearances with Spurs, including in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final.

The Portuguese Football Federation approached Eric Dier to play for the Portugal national team. However, he opted to play for England and has earned 49 appearances since making his debut in 2015. He represented the England national team at UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Career Earnings 

When you are talented and famous like Eric Dier, people want to know everything about you, including the amount you earn. Well, that’s what we will be looking at on this part of Eric Dier biography.

Dier has been a professional footballer for several years now; as a result, his career earnings should not be a surprise to anyone. According to Capology.com, Dier has earned a gross total of over £28,442,866 in his playing career.

Eric Dier. Photo/ Sky Sports.

When he first joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2014, Dier was on a yearly salary of £780,000. The following season, his earnings increased to £1,820,000. Between 2016 and 2020, the England international was on a yearly salary of £3,120,000. He has been earning £4,420,000 per year since 2020.

Net Worth 

There are no reliable sources on the internet with info on Eric Dier’s net worth. However, his fortune is estimated to be $5 million, as per Famous Birthdays. The 29-year-old has built his fortune through his career as a professional footballer.

Personal Life 

Well, our Eric Dier biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. To begin with, Dier was born on 15 January 1994 in Cheltenham, England. His parents are Jeremy and Louise Dier. His father, Jeremy, was a professional tennis player.

Eric Dier’s family moved to Portugal when he was seven years old after his mother was offered a job running the hospitality programme at Euro 2004. The Tottenham Hotspur man has five siblings.

Moving onto his marital affairs, Eric Dier secretly married model Anna Modler several days ago, as per The Sun. The couple doesn’t have any children at this point.

FAQs 

How old is Eric Dier?

29.

What nationality is Eric Dier?

British.

Did Eric Dier get married?

Yes. Eric Dier recently got married to Anna Modler.

Who did Eric Dier play for before Tottenham?

Sporting Lisbon.

When did Eric Dier move to Portugal?

Eric Dier and his family moved to Portugal when he was seven years old.