Rio Ferdinand
Born: November 7, 1978
Birthplace: Peckham, London
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 12.1
Pos: D
Age: 28
Once one of the hottest defensive properties in European football, Ferdinand has struggled with a loss of form, a drugs ban and a contract dispute.
This all put Rio’s future at United in doubt – and he even lost his place in the England side as Sven Goran Eriksson reacted to his wayward performances in the domestic game.
Ferdinand’s form finally began to improve in the second half of 2005/06, in time for the World Cup, but many still doubt his concentration levels and ability to perform consistently on the biggest stage.
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