Rio Ferdinand

England · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2009

Pacy, elegant centre-back who read danger early and stepped out with the ball

79.6OVR#203 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Rio Ferdinand was so calm and composed. He read the game so well and his technique was superb.”
— Mikaël Silvestre, Manchester United teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed76.5
  • Shooting50.2
  • Passing67.7
  • Ball Control76.2
  • Movement64.8
  • Football IQ83.5
  • Defending Skill89.5
  • Physical78.2
  • Mental84.7
  • Career77.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Anticipation92
  2. Defensive Positioning92
  3. Marking91
  4. Interceptions90
  5. Standing Tackle90
  6. Recovery Runs88
  7. Decision Making88
  8. Spatial Awareness88
  9. Offside Trap88
  10. Reactions88

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.5

  • Top Speed85
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed67
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 50.2

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots52
  • Volleys40
  • Curve50
  • Penalties50
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 67.7

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing52
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 76.2

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks60
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 64.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement52
  • Runs in Behind46
  • Attacking Positioning46
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 83.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 89.5

  • Defensive Positioning92
  • Marking91
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle90
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap88

Physical 78.2

  • Strength84
  • Stamina81
  • Agility75
  • Balance82
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression74

Mental 84.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration84
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 77.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements77
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty58

Profile

Born
7 November 1978
Height
189 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2015
Prime
2002-2009

Club career

  • 1995–2000 West Ham United
  • 1996–1997 AFC Bournemouth (loan)
  • 2000–2002 Leeds United
  • 2002–2014 Manchester United
  • 2014–2015 Queens Park Rangers

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2008 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 6

2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13

Club World Cup 1

2008

League Cup 2

2005–06, 2008–09

Community Shield 4

2003, 2007, 2008, 2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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