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 1,582 articles about Rio Ferdinand. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
13:01
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.
11:30
Arsenal vs. Man United: 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.
Dec 3, 16:50
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.
Nov 21, 23:32
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.
Nov 18, 13:44
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.
Nov 6, 09:39
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.
Nov 2, 07:38
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.
Oct 16, 17:15
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.
Sep 30, 23:03
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.
Sep 13, 00:34
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.
Sep 11, 15:38
West Ham United vs. Manchester City: 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.
Aug 29, 18:54
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.
Jul 24, 14:07
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.
Jul 14, 23:35
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.
Jul 14, 23:16
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.
Jun 29, 23:06
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.
Jun 12, 17:13
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.
May 8, 17:08
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.
Mar 25, 14:24
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.
Mar 21, 20:12
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.
Mar 18, 14:53
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.
Feb 25, 14:02
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.
Feb 16, 00:01
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.
Feb 15, 19:25
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.
Jan 17, 15:28
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.
Dec 8, 12:37
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.
Oct 4, 14:43
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.
Sep 21, 17:28
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.
Sep 6, 20:09
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.
Sep 6, 14:02
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.
Aug 24, 18:10
Rio Ferdinand hits out at Manchester United over David de Gea treatment
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand says that he is "a little bit gutted" by how the Red Devils have handled David de Gea's contract situation.
Jun 30, 09:57
Sheikh Jassim 'expected to be named preferred Manchester United bidder'
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani moves into pole position to complete a takeover of Manchester United, according to a report.
Jun 15, 17:48
Jermain Defoe picks his greatest goal, teammate, opponent and dream five-a-side
Jermain Defoe speaks to Sports Mole about his greatest goal, the best player he played with and against, and his dream five-a-side from former teammates.
Mar 17, 14:16
Kieran Trippier hails Declan Rice as better than Thomas Partey, Casemiro
Newcastle United and England right-back Kieran Trippier claims that he would select "incredible" Declan Rice over Casemiro and Thomas Partey.
Feb 9, 14:31
Rio Ferdinand: 'Lisandro Martinez is best centre-back in Premier League'
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand says that Lisandro Martinez is the leading central defender in the Premier League.
Feb 8, 16:28
Rio Ferdinand hails Manchester United for bringing in Marcel Sabitzer
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand hails the Red Devils for bringing in Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer on loan.
Feb 1, 17:27
Rio Ferdinand reveals view on Manchester United signing Wout Weghorst
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand backs on-loan Burnley forward Wout Weghorst to have a positive impact at the club.
Jan 15, 20:15
