Revealed: Ruben Amorim And Diogo Dalot Are Surprisingly Related In The Most Random Way Imaginable

Revealed: Ruben Amorim And Diogo Dalot Are Surprisingly Related In The Most Random Way Imaginable

In one of football’s most unexpected discoveries, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot have been revealed to share family ties dating back generations — all thanks to a circus performer ancestor.

According to Portuguese genealogical site Geneall, the two are great-great-grandsons of Carlos Dallot, a French-born circus artist who eventually settled in Portugal after touring Europe with his siblings, José and Julia.

The revelation, later confirmed by The Sun, means that Amorim and Dalot are distant cousins, bonded by both football and family lineage.

From Circus Roots To The Theatre Of Dreams

Carlos Dallot’s story adds a remarkable twist to United’s dressing room dynamic. Born in France, he reportedly traveled the continent as a performer before putting down roots in Braga, the birthplace of Dalot.

Dalot has previously mentioned his family’s French origins, but few could have predicted that one of those ancestral links would connect him directly to his current manager.

Now, beyond their professional bond on the pitch, Dalot can quite literally call Amorim family.

Amorim On Dalot: Tactical Praise And Honest Critique

Since taking charge at Old Trafford, Amorim has heavily relied on the 26-year-old full-back, who has featured in 39 of the manager’s 54 games so far.

However, Amorim hasn’t shied away from tactical honesty when assessing Dalot’s performances.

“If you see Dalot, many times he has the ball with space to make the cross, but he’s a right-footer, he’s always inside without space,” Amorim explained after the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.
“When you have the ball, go to the side and cross. The space is there.”

Even in critique, there’s a tone of familiarity — perhaps now, we know why.

Dalot: Amorim’s Biggest Believer

The revelation of their distant kinship only deepens the connection between two of United’s most composed figures.

During one of United’s toughest spells last season, Dalot publicly defended Amorim, calling him the man capable of bringing the Premier League title back to Old Trafford.

“If you want me to be completely honest, with this manager, I think we can win a Premier League,” Dalot said.
“He just needs time. The way he communicates with players and the ideas he brings… we can win big trophies with him.”

That level of faith makes even more sense now that we know they share more than just nationality — they share bloodlines.

Family, Football, And The Future

Under Amorim’s guidance, United have shown signs of resurgence, climbing back up the Premier League table and rediscovering belief in their project.

As Amorim continues to instill his attacking, disciplined philosophy, Dalot remains one of his most trusted lieutenants, operating as both right and left wing-back with versatility and consistency.

Now that this unexpected family bond has been revealed, fans can’t help but imagine that the “United family” at Old Trafford is more literal than anyone thought.