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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.
May 3, 2023 · Rio Ferdinand is the latest former player to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. As well as claiming six Premier League titles with Manchester United , Ferdinand was known as one of the greatest ball-playing central defenders of his era.
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Rio Ferdinand proved himself to be one of the finest defenders in world football during 12 successful years at Manchester United.
- England
- London
- Defender
- November 7, 1978
Debut. Rio Ferdinand made his international debut in a match against Cameroon on the 15th of November, 1997, setting a record as the youngest defender to play for England at the time. Ferdinand...
- November 7, 1978
- 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Rio Gavin Ferdinand
- English, British
Oct 7, 2021 · As likely to manoeuvre his 6’2 frame to go past you than to stop you, Ferdinand was a footballer first and a defender second. The West Ham, Leeds, Manchester United and England superstar changed the way the centre-back position was played in this country.
Aug 30, 2020 · A 12-year-old Ferdinand had already played with the academies of Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Millwall and Queens Park Rangers, but it was street football where he became the player fans...
May 3, 2023 · Ferdinand became a six-time Premier League winner with Man Utd, first lifting the trophy in 2002/03 after breaking the British transfer record in joining from Leeds.
