Rio Ferdinand started to play football in the Queens Park Rangers. But changed youth club in 1993 to West Ham United. He made his first team debut on 5 May 1996. Rio Ferdinand played 127 games and scored two goals for West Ham United during 1995-2000.

In 2000 Rio Ferdinand was sold to Leeds united for £18 million, a transfer record in 2000 in British football. He also became the most expensive defender ever sold in the world. In Leeds he became the captain of the first team in 2001. Rio Ferdinand played 54 games and scored 2 goals for Leeds united.

In July 2002 Rio Ferdinand was sold to Manchester United for £33 million. He was again the most expensive defender in the world. Rio Ferdinand won the Premier League in his first season with Manchester United. He also won the League Cup in 2006 and again the Premier League in the season 2006/2007. Rio Ferdinand has played over 170 games and scored 6 goals for Manchester United.

Rio Ferdinand has 64 caps for England and has scored two goals.