We take a look back through the highs and lows of Rio Ferdinand's career which included spells at West Ham, Leeds, Manchester United, QPR and 81 appearances for the England national team.
In 1996 Ferdinand quickly established himself in West Ham's first-team.
Ferdinand made a British record £18million move from West Ham to Leeds.
A year later Ferdinand became England's youngest defender.
Five Premier League medals followed with Manchester United.
Ferdinand captained United to a 2008 Champions League victory.
Ferdinand was promoted England captain in place of John Terry.
He lost his next to European Cup finals.
Ferdinand was reported to the FA in 2003 for missing a drugs test.
With Ferdinand injured, John Terry was reinstated as captain in 2011.
In 2014 the defender signed a one-year deal at QPR.
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We take a look back through the highs and lows of Rio Ferdinand's career which included spells at West Ham, Leeds, Manchester United, QPR and 81 appearances for the England national team.