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Rio Ferdinand

Born 1978-11-07Camberwell, London, England, UK

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.

Screen work

Movies & roles

2026The Hunt for the Next Lamine YamalSelf (archive footage)2026Rivals: Messi v RonaldoSelf 2026England 2006: The Golden GenerationSelf 2025Gavin & Stacey: A Fond FarewellSelf 2024Rylan: Homophobia, Football and MeRole 2023Lionel Messi: DestinySelf 2022MessiSelf 2022RooneySelf 2020Bosman: The Player Who Changed FootballSelf 2020Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism and MeSelf 2020GreavsieSelf 2020Rio and Kate: Becoming a StepfamilySelf 2019Lionel Messi - The GOAT - Official MovieSelf (archive footage)2018Barry Davies: The Man, The Voice, The LegendHimself 2018Managing England: The Impossible JobHimself 2018Golazzo: The Football Italia StorySelf 2017Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and DadSelf 2016Farewell BoleynRole 2015RonaldoSelf 2015Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of SuccessSelf 2009Goal III: Taking on the WorldSelf 2008Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2008Self 2002Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002Self (archive footage)