Rio Gavin Ferdinand (born 7 November 1978) is an English footballer. He plays at center back for Manchester United in the Premier League and national team football for England. He has collected 81 caps for England in total, and has been a member of three FIFA World Cup squad.
Known for his calmness on the ball in a defensive position, [4] Ferdinand started his football career playing for various youth teams, finally settled at West Ham United where he progressed through the youth ranks and made his professional debut in the Premier League in 1996. He became a fan favorite, won the 'Hammer of the Year' in the following season. He got the first senior international cap in the match against Cameroon in 1997, a record as the youngest defender to play for England at the time. Achievement and potential for attractive football Leeds United and he moved to the club for a record fee of £ 18 million. He spent two seasons at the club, becoming captain in 2001.
He joined Manchester United in July 2002 for approximately £ 30 million, a record-breaking transfer fee once again. He won the Premier League, the first major club honor, in a successful first season at the club. He missed a doping test and was banned from competition for eight months, causing him to miss half the season and the Premier League Euro 2004 international competition. Upon his return, he established himself at Manchester United's first team and received praise for her performance, displaying the PFA Team of the Year three times in four years. More club success followed with another win the Premier League in the 2006-07 season and the Premier League and Champions League next two years.
Ferdinand had two sons, and Lorenz Tate, with his wife Rebecca Ellison. He was born in a football family: younger brother Anton Ferdinand Sunderland also re-center and the former England international striker Les Ferdinand cousin. Off the pitch he was involved with youth charities, movies, music, and television including the series of jokes Rio World Cup Wind-Ups.
Known for his calmness on the ball in a defensive position, [4] Ferdinand started his football career playing for various youth teams, finally settled at West Ham United where he progressed through the youth ranks and made his professional debut in the Premier League in 1996. He became a fan favorite, won the 'Hammer of the Year' in the following season. He got the first senior international cap in the match against Cameroon in 1997, a record as the youngest defender to play for England at the time. Achievement and potential for attractive football Leeds United and he moved to the club for a record fee of £ 18 million. He spent two seasons at the club, becoming captain in 2001.
He joined Manchester United in July 2002 for approximately £ 30 million, a record-breaking transfer fee once again. He won the Premier League, the first major club honor, in a successful first season at the club. He missed a doping test and was banned from competition for eight months, causing him to miss half the season and the Premier League Euro 2004 international competition. Upon his return, he established himself at Manchester United's first team and received praise for her performance, displaying the PFA Team of the Year three times in four years. More club success followed with another win the Premier League in the 2006-07 season and the Premier League and Champions League next two years.
Ferdinand had two sons, and Lorenz Tate, with his wife Rebecca Ellison. He was born in a football family: younger brother Anton Ferdinand Sunderland also re-center and the former England international striker Les Ferdinand cousin. Off the pitch he was involved with youth charities, movies, music, and television including the series of jokes Rio World Cup Wind-Ups.
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