Profile: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.
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Rio Ferdinand with his team
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