Jamshedpur FC has officially announced the appointment of Steven Dias as the interim Head Coach of the first team. This decision follows the departure of Khalid Jamil, who has been named the Head Coach of the Indian National Football Team. Dias, who previously served as an Assistant Coach, will now take the helm as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges, including the Durand Cup 2025 quarterfinals.

Steven Dias's promotion to interim Head Coach is a testament to his dedication and contributions to Jamshedpur FC. Having worked closely with the first team, Dias has been an integral part of the club's progress in both the Indian Super League and the Super Cup. His familiarity with the squad, the coaching philosophy, and the ongoing projects makes him a suitable choice to lead the team forward.

Dias expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, "I'm thrilled to take on this new challenge as Head Coach! Following Coach Khalid's remarkable achievements, I'm committed to giving my best and driving success for the club". He acknowledged the responsibility that comes with the position and emphasized the need for focus and hard work to overcome the challenges ahead. Dias also expressed gratitude for the fans' support and urged them to continue cheering for the team.

Jamshedpur FC is currently at a crucial point in the season, having advanced to the knockout stage of the Durand Cup 2025 after a perfect group phase with three wins in three matches. Dias's immediate focus will be to prepare the team for the quarterfinals and maintain the momentum.

Before joining Jamshedpur FC, Steven Dias served as the head coach of Ambernath United, where he guided the team to the final round of the I-League Second Division. Under his leadership, the club secured back-to-back undefeated Mumbai FA Elite Division titles in 2022 and 2023, as well as consecutive Mumbai Women's League titles. Dias also coached the Maharashtra Santosh Trophy team, leading them to the final round of the 2022-23 season and achieving the highest goal-scoring record in the tournament.

Prior to his role at Ambernath United, Dias was an Assistant Coach at Odisha FC and previously worked at Jamshedpur FC as an Indian Assistant Coach for the senior team during the 2019-20 season.

As a player, Steven Dias had a successful career, representing clubs such as Air India, Mahindra United, Mumbai FC, Bharat FC, and Delhi Dynamos in the Hero ISL. He was also a key member of the Indian National Team from 2004 to 2011, earning 51 caps and scoring seven goals. Dias captained the Blue Tigers, won the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008, and represented India at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.