
Rio Ferdinand
Biography
Rio Gavin Ferdinand OBE (born 7 November 1978) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back, and is now a television pundit for TNT Sports. He played 81 times for the England national team between 1997 and 2011, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time, regarded by many as one of England's greatest ever players.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad
as Self
2017

Rooney
as Self
2022

Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me
2024

Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002
as Self (archive footage)
2002

Ronaldo
as Self
2015

Managing England: The Impossible Job
as Himself
2018
Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The Legend
as Himself
2018

Goal III: Taking on the World
as Self
2009
Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily
as Self
2020
Greavsie
as Self
2020
Farewell Boleyn
2016

Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and Me
as Self
2020

Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success
as Self
2015

Golazzo: The Football Italia Story
as Self
2018

Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2008
as Self
2008

Messi
as Self
2022

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
as Self
2025
TV Appearances

Live from Studio Five
as Self
2009

Running Man
2010

Match of the Day
as Pundit
1964

South Of The River
as Himself
2021

Super League: The War for Football
as Self
2023

Beckham
as Self
2023

Dynamo: Magician Impossible
as Self
2011

Rio Ferdinand: Tipping Point
as Himself
2022

The Big Narstie Show
as Self
2018

Mo Gilligan's All Star Happy Hour
as Self
2020

Celebrity Gogglebox
as Self
2019

Click
as Self
2000