Rio Ferdinand was born on November 7, 1978 in Peckham, London, England as Rio Gavin Ferdinand. He is an actor and producer, known for Rio Ferdinand's World Cup Wind-ups (2006), Ronaldo (2015) and Goal III - Das Finale (2009). He was previously married to Rebecca Ellison.

Is the cousin of former England striker Les Ferdinand . Was named after Rio Grande. His younger brother, Anton Ferdinand , plays for West Ham United, where Rio began his career. Was forced to serve an eight-month playing ban for missing a routine drugs test (January-September 2004), in addition to being fined, by the Football Association Joined Manchester United from Leeds United for a British record fee of £29 million in summer 2002 Playing career: West Ham United FC 1996-2001; Leeds United AFC 2001-2002; Manchester United FC 2002- England international footballer (central defender) Rio supported Liverpool as a boy. His favorite player was John Barnes. League Cup Winner 2006. Together with girlfriend Rebecca, he's expecting his first baby in August 2006. He played for England in the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups of Soccer. His first child, Lorenz, was born the 24th of July 2006 2008 Champions League winner, with Manchester United.