Rio Ferdinand British Footballer Born 1978 in Camberwell
Rio Ferdinand · association football player and autobiographer · British
Known for
Latest Videos From Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube Channel
Rio Ferdinand on Shea Lacey's Impact for Man Utd vs Roma #football #manchesterunited
Hard Running Is Non-Negotiable for Man Utd #football #manchesterunited #championsleague
Michael Carrick Is Not Going Anywhere #football #manchesterunited #championsleague
Carrick won’t go without fight! | Rio Reacts to Man Utd’s Comeback
“We Want Glazers Out” Chanted Tennis balls thrown from the Stretford End #football #manchesterunited
Rio Ferdinand on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 6.8M @rioferdy5
- Engagement rate
- 1.81% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 122,105
- Average comments
- 1,801 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Born on 7 November 1978 in Camberwell, Rio Ferdinand is a British footballer. He has played for England men's national association football team (1997–2011) and Manchester United F.C. (2002–2014).
Early life
Rio Ferdinand was educated at Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School.
Career
He plays as a centre-back. Rio Ferdinand’s listed career opens with AFC Bournemouth in 1996. In all, 8 teams are listed for him, among them England men's national association football team, Manchester United F.C. and West Ham United F.C. His longest spell on record is at England men's national association football team, from 1997 to 2011. At England men's national association football team (1997–2011), his team-mates on record include Michael Owen, Jamie Carragher and Michael Carrick. Manchester United F.C. team-mates from the same years include Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick.
His 2 screen credits include Goal III: Taking on the World (2009). Rio Ferdinand reaches 1.4M subscribers on YouTube, according to the October 2025 count.
Recognition
In 2023, he won the Premier League Hall of Fame. He has also won the English Football Hall of Fame.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 | AFC Bournemouth | Centre-back |
| 1996–1997 | England national under-18 association football team | Centre-back |
| 1996–2000 | West Ham United F.C. | Centre-back |
| 1997–2011 | England men's national association football team | Centre-back |
| 1997–2000 | England national under-21 association football team | Centre-back |
| 2000–2002 | Leeds United F.C. | Centre-back |
| 2002–2014 | Manchester United F.C. | Centre-back |
| 2014–2015 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. | Centre-back |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Premier League Hall of Fame | Won | |
| English Football Hall of Fame | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Goal III: Taking on the World | Film | |
| 2006– | Rio's World Cup Wind-Ups | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School.
Rio Ferdinand Photos
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Photo: Gordon Flood · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rio Ferdinand?
Rio Ferdinand is 48 years old, born on 7 November 1978 in Camberwell.
What is Rio Ferdinand known for?
Rio Ferdinand is a centre-back who has played for England men's national association football team and Manchester United F.C..
How tall is Rio Ferdinand?
Rio Ferdinand is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Rio Ferdinand’s nationality?
Rio Ferdinand is British, born in Camberwell.
Has Rio Ferdinand won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Premier League Hall of Fame (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q483417), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Web Summit · CC BY 2.0
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