1998
Rio Ferdinand Hammer of the Year
Rio Ferdinand is recognised as West Ham’s outstanding player of the season following his emergence as a composed young central defender.
Football history
Rio Ferdinand
Explore 7 football history records associated with Rio Ferdinand, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2000
Transfer to Leeds United
Rio Ferdinand joins Leeds United from West Ham United. Leeds broke the British transfer record for a defender to strengthen its Champions League ambitions.
2001
Valencia Semi Final Captaincy
Captains Leeds United against Valencia in the second leg of the 2001 Champions League semi-final, which ends the club's European campaign.
2002 July
World Record
The worlds most expensive defender iwhen he joins Manchester United from Leeds United
2008
Premier League Championship
Rio Ferdinand wins the 2007/08 Premier League championship with Manchester United and reads danger effectively and helps United produce the league's strongest defensive record.
2008 May 21st
Champions League Winner
Rio Ferdinand co-captained United on the pitch and helped hold Chelsea to a draw through extra time in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
2013
Premier League Championship
Rio Ferdinand wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and helps organise the defence during the club's twentieth top-flight league title.