Rio Ferdinand
Born: November 7, 1978 (age 46)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1992-1995 | West Ham United |
| Senior | 1995-2000 | West Ham United |
| → 1996-1997 | Bournemouth (loan) | |
| 2000-2002 | Leeds United | |
| 2002-2014 | Manchester United | |
| 2014-2015 | Queens Park Rangers | |
| International | 1997-2013 | England |
Sports Mole has 1,588 articles about Rio Ferdinand. Articles 1 to 40:
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from the two clubs.
5 days ago
Everton 2-2 Man United: David Moyes reacts as Premier League statement explains VAR penalty controversy
David Moyes reacts as the Premier League release a statement explaining why Everton were denied a late penalty by VAR in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
19 days ago
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois confirms Man United support, explains why transfer to Sir Alex Ferguson's side was blocked
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admits that he became a fan of Man United in his younger years and wanted to join the club, but a transfer to Old Trafford was ultimately blocked by David de Gea.
23 days ago
Best January transfers of all time: From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra - who is the greatest January transfer ever?
From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 best Premier League January transfers of all time.
38 days ago
Virgil van Dijk for Ballon d'Or? Why Liverpool defender could be best centre-back of all time, ahead of John Terry, Rio Ferdinand
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is making a claim to be labelled the best centre-back in the history of the Premier League, as well as the history of football.
43 days ago
Manchester United legend demands Rashford's 'banishment' amid attitude concerns and uncertain future
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes launches a scathing critique of Marcus Rashford, calling for the forward to be banished from the dressing room.
44 days ago
Manchester City vs. West Ham United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham and Man City, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
68 days ago
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both clubs throughout the Premier League era.
68 days ago
Man City boss Pep Guardiola's 'stance' on Man United's Marcus Rashford 'revealed' amid transfer talk
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola is reportedly 'a big fan' of Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, with a move to the Etihad Stadium not being ruled out.
85 days ago
Premier League GW16 predictions: Man City, Man United in derby thriller as Arsenal win big
Sports Mole takes on Ben Hope of Apollo Junction for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 16 of the 2024-25 season.
90 days ago
Man City vs. Man Utd: Keane or Rodri? Rooney or Aguero? De Bruyne or Cantona? Who makes our Manchester derby Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby, Sports Mole takes on the impossible task of choosing an all-time XI between Manchester United and Man City in the Premier League era.
90 days ago
World-class striker reveals how close he was to joining Manchester United in 2012
Robert Lewandowski reveals he was close to joining Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United team in the summer of 2012.
111 days ago
Longest Premier League bans in history as Rodrigo Bentancur hit with seven-game suspension
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the 10 longest bans in Premier League history following Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-game suspension.
115 days ago
New Man United head coach Ruben Amorim fields question on Man United's "number one target"
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim refuses to discuss a possible Manchester United move for in-form striker Viktor Gyokeres next summer.
127 days ago
Man United 'target' Viktor Gyokeres addresses rumours he could follow Ruben Amorim to Old Trafford
In-form striker Viktor Gyokeres says that he is "enjoying it" at Sporting Lisbon but refuses to rule out a move to Manchester United next year.
131 days ago
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona as Argentine celebrates 20 years since debut
To mark the 20-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's professional debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Barcelona career.
148 days ago
Evra claims Man United were close to '£200m double deal' for Real Madrid legends
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra goes on record to say the club refused to grant £200m to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in the summer of 2013.
164 days ago
Man United boss Erik ten Hag hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo criticism
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo's criticism ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
181 days ago
Cristiano Ronaldo advises Man United boss Erik ten Hag to listen to club legends
Cristiano Ronaldo suggests that Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag should start listening to club legends if he wants to improve results at Old Trafford.
183 days ago
Leny Yoro reveals ex-Man United defender played a big role in his Red Devils move
Leny Yoro reveals that ex-Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand played a big role in convincing him to join the 20-time English champions.
232 days ago
Spain 2-1 England: Rio Ferdinand critical of England midfield after Euro 2024 loss
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand takes aim at the Three Lions' midfield following their agonising 2-1 loss to Spain in the final of Euro 2024.
241 days ago
Euro 2024: Will Gareth Southgate leave role as England manager after final loss?
England head coach Gareth Southgate offers no guarantees over his future following Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
242 days ago
Euro 2024: Italy labelled 'worst team in a lifetime' after 'shambolic' Swiss defeat
Defending European champions Italy are heavily criticised following their "shambolic" 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday.
257 days ago
Euro 2024: Who are the BBC and ITV pundits and which team are they predicting to win?
Ahead of Euro 2024 getting underway, Sports Mole looks at the presenters and pundits signed up to the tournament for BBC and ITV, and which team they are backing to win.
274 days ago
Manchester United 'hit stumbling block in pursuit of Erik ten Hag replacement'
Two potential candidates for the managerial position at Manchester United are allegedly being 'put off' by the strong opinions of the club's former players.
309 days ago
Arsenal, Chelsea legend inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is the next inductee into the Premier League's Hall of Fame, becoming the 22nd player to be included.
353 days ago
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
357 days ago
Kyle Walker 'not close to joining Saudi Pro League amid Sheffield United interest'
Manchester City's Kyle Walker refuses to deny admirers from Saudi Arabia last summer, although a deal was reportedly never close amid interest from Sheffield United.
360 days ago
Arsenal chief hints at busy summer transfer window
Arsenal sporting director Edu indicates that the club are preparing for a busy summer transfer window ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
1 year ago
Jose Mourinho explains why he rejected England job in 2007
Jose Mourinho reveals the reasons why he rejected the opportunity to replace Steve McClaren as England manager in 2007.
1 year ago
Jose Mourinho rules out possibility of Manchester United return
Jose Mourinho has dismissed rumours suggesting he has unfinished business at Manchester United, affirming that he has no intention of returning to the club as manager.
1 year ago
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to move for Karim Benzema
Former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand urges the Red Devils to make an attempt to sign experienced striker Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad.
1 year ago
Erik ten Hag, Harry Maguire win November Premier League awards
Manchester United's Harry Maguire wins the Premier League Player of the Month award for November, while Erik ten Hag is named the Manager of the Month.
1 year ago
Paul Scholes slams "soft and weak" Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes criticises Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof for their performances against Galatasaray.
1 year ago
Paul Scholes slams "softness and weakness" in Manchester United side
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes says that "there is a softness and weakness" in the current Red Devils side.
1 year ago
Sofyan Amrabat vows to 'give everything' for Manchester United
Sofyan Amrabat opens up on his pride at representing Manchester United, having completed a loan move to the club from Fiorentina.
2 years ago
Raheem Sterling 'rules out England retirement despite latest Southgate snub'
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling reportedly does not intend to retire from international football despite missing out on a place in Gareth Southgate's latest England squad.
2 years ago
Jonny Evans return 'could lead to Harry Maguire leaving Manchester United'
Jonny Evans's return to Manchester United could allegedly see Harry Maguire leave the club before the end of the transfer window.
2 years ago
