Rio Ferdinand Profile

26 March, 2009, 1:38 am

Profile and career information.

Rio Ferdinand Profile

Biodata:

Full name:

Rio Gavin Ferdinand

Date of Birth:

7 November, 1978

Birth Place:

Peckham, London, England

Playing position:

Central Defence

Currently Plays for:

England and Manchester United

Previous Clubs:

West Ham United, Bournemouth and Leeds United FC

Playing Career:

Career with West Ham United FC:

In 1996 Rio Ferdinand started his professional footballing career with West Ham United FC, made his debut playing against Sheffield Wednesday in a 1-1 draw. Ferdinand Won the West Ham United player of the year award in 1998.

Transfer to Leeds United FC:

In November of 2000, Rio Ferdinand moved to Leeds United. It was the most expensive transfer at that time in English football. Rio had a very short spell at Leeds before he completed his journey to Manchester United.

Career with Manchester United FC:

Manchester United signed Rio Ferdinand for a record Fee of around 30 million British pounds. Playing for Manchester United in the first season, the team won the 2002-2003 English Premier League title.

In 2003, Ferdinand missed to attend a drug test which sidelined him from playing for club and international matches. He missed the rest of that EPL Season and the Euro 2004.

International Career:

In November of 1997, Rio Ferdinand made his debut for England playing against Cameroon.

Rio Ferdinand Achievements:

EPL title with Manchester United in 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08
League Cup in 2006, 2009
FA Community Shield title in 2003, 2007, 2008
UEFA Champions League title in 2007–08