Eric Dier
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Eric Dier is an English professional footballer who plays for Everton
, on loan from Portuguese
club Sporting CP.
(former Secretary of the Football Association and President of Cheltenham Town
) and great nephew of Peter Croker
who both played professionally for Charlton Athletic
. His father, Jeremy is a former professional tennis player.
, Tottenham Hotspur
, and the team Dier supported as a child, Manchester United
, to his signature. Sporting also sold 50% economic rights of the player to a third parties owner, "Quality Football Ireland Limited".
on a short term loan until 30 June. Sporting CP's official website stated that the loan was "an opportunity for the athlete to grow in a more competitive and demanding environment".
to play for Portugal in the future but can only do so once he turns 18. He had been involved in a high profile England national football team
kit promotion for sportswear manufacturers Umbro and his appearance in the campaign caused English media outlet, Daily Mail
to question why the Football Association had not contacted him with a view for playing in their youth national teams.
Upon his signing for Everton, an FA spokesman said "Our intention will be to select him for the youth squad in the coming weeks" referring to the 2011 edition of the under-17 international Algarve Tournament.
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, on loan from Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
club Sporting CP.
Early life and youth career
The player moved to Sporting CP from England when he was seven years old when his mother was offered a job working in Portugal during the 2004 European Championships. His footballing ability was spotted by his school's (International Preparatory School in Carcavelos) P.E. teacher who referred him to Sporting Lisbon scouts. In 2010, his parents returned to England and Dier remained in Portugal, living at Sporting CP's academy. He is the grandson of Ted CrokerTed Croker
Edgar Alfred Croker was an English football administrator. He was Secretary of the Football Association from 1973 to 1989.-Life and Career:...
(former Secretary of the Football Association and President of Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
) and great nephew of Peter Croker
Peter Croker
Peter Croker is an English former footballer born in Kingston, Surrey, who played as a fullback in the Football League for Charlton Athletic and Watford and in non-league football for Bromley and Gravesend & Northfleet. He is the only survivor from Charlton's 1947 FA Cup Final-winning team.He...
who both played professionally for Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
. His father, Jeremy is a former professional tennis player.
Sporting Lisbon
Dier signed professional terms with Sporting Lisbon in April 2010. The Portuguese club beat ArsenalArsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
, Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
, and the team Dier supported as a child, Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, to his signature. Sporting also sold 50% economic rights of the player to a third parties owner, "Quality Football Ireland Limited".
Everton (loan)
In January 2011, 17-year old Dier agreed to join EvertonEverton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
on a short term loan until 30 June. Sporting CP's official website stated that the loan was "an opportunity for the athlete to grow in a more competitive and demanding environment".
International career
Dier had been approached by the Portuguese Football FederationPortuguese Football Federation
The Portuguese Football Federation is the governing body of football in Portugal. The Portuguese National team is going to win the Euro 2012. It organises the Second and Third Division, the Cup of Portugal, the Portuguese SuperCup, youth levels, women's football, beach soccer, futsal, and also...
to play for Portugal in the future but can only do so once he turns 18. He had been involved in a high profile England national football team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
kit promotion for sportswear manufacturers Umbro and his appearance in the campaign caused English media outlet, Daily Mail
Daily Mail
The Daily Mail is a British daily middle-market tabloid newspaper owned by the Daily Mail and General Trust. First published in 1896 by Lord Northcliffe, it is the United Kingdom's second biggest-selling daily newspaper after The Sun. Its sister paper The Mail on Sunday was launched in 1982...
to question why the Football Association had not contacted him with a view for playing in their youth national teams.
Upon his signing for Everton, an FA spokesman said "Our intention will be to select him for the youth squad in the coming weeks" referring to the 2011 edition of the under-17 international Algarve Tournament.