Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Gavin Ferdinandis an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He played 81 times for the England national football team between 1997 and 2011, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is regarded by many to be one of England's greatest ever players and he is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth7 November 1978
Rio Ferdinand quotes about
chance normally players quality
We know we have got quality players up front, normally when they get a chance they put it away,
player plays questioned took
His temperament is always there to be questioned because he plays on the edge. He wouldn't be the same player if you took it away. I know that's a clich?, but it's true.
edge english-athlete rather took wayne
It is a cliche, but if you took that edge away from Wayne he wouldn't be the same player. I'd rather have the Wayne Rooney we have now than any other.
high-standards standards seasons
I set myself high standards on the pitch and know I have not always lived up to them this season
thunderbolts
It hit me like a thunderbolt!