Rio Ferdinand
Rio Gavin Ferdinand F erdinand started his career at West Ham United (youth team) in 1992 as a student (Blackheath Bluecoat School) and became a professional player under their youth system. Rio made his first team debut on 5 May 1996 as a substitute in a match against Sheffield Wednesday . Ferdinand joined FA Premier League football club Leeds United in November 2000 for £18 million. In August 2001, Rio Ferdinand became the captain of the Leeds squad. Ferdinand's first term in Yorkshire gave him a real taste of European football, as Leeds United FC reached the semi-finals of the Champions League before exiting to the hands of Valencia CF. His development continued, and as Ferdinand gained in maturity and consistency, he began to fulfill the rich expectations the club had of him. Manchester United On April 15 2002 Rio got named in the PFA Premiership team of the year, and in July of the same year he moved to Manchester United after starring in the 2002 Jap...