- British former professional footballer who played as a centre-back
Real name: | Rio Gavin Ferdinand |
Rio Ferdinand Height
| How tall is Rio Ferdinand? | 189 cm / 6 ft 3 in | Born: | 07 November 1978 Comment | How old is Rio Ferdinand in 2024? / Age: | 45 years
| Where was Rio Ferdinand born? | Denmark Hill, London, UK | Residence: | Los Angeles, California, United States | Zodiac sign: | Scorpio |
Rio Ferdinand Net worth 2024 (estimated)
| How much is Rio Ferdinand worth? | $78,000,000
| Nationality: | British | Hair color: | Brown | Eyes color: | Brown |
Who is Rio Ferdinand? / Facts
- He played 81 times for the England national football team between 1997 and 2011, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads
- He is regarded by many to be one of England's greatest ever players and he is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time
- Ferdinand began his football career playing for various youth teams, finally settling at West Ham United where he progressed through the youth ranks and made his professional Premier League debut in 1996
- He became a fan favourite, winning the 'Hammer of the Year award' the following season
- He earned his first senior international cap in a match against Cameroon in 1997, setting a record as the youngest defender to play for England at the time
- His achievements and footballing potential attracted Leeds United and he transferred to the club for a record-breaking fee of £18 million
- He spent two seasons at the club, becoming the team captain in 2001
- He joined Manchester United in July 2002 for around £30 million, breaking the transfer fee record once more
- He won the Premier League, his first major club honour, in a successful first season at the club
- In September 2003, he missed a drugs test and was banned from competition for eight months from January until September 2004, causing him to miss half a Premier League season, Manchester United's FA Cup triumph, and the Euro 2004 international competition
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