Rio Ferdinand
Name: Rio Gavin Ferdinand
Place and Date of Birth:
Peckham, London
November 7th. 1978
Nationality: English. United Kingdom
United
Previous Clubs:
Leeds United. 2000-2002
West Ham United. 1995-2000
Bournemouth - On Loan. 1996-1997
Transfer Value:
From Leeds United to Manchester United- July 2002 - $50 million
Favorite Book: Reportedly 'The Twits' by Roald Dahl
This is Rio Ferdinand:
As a youngster, Rio Ferdinand played as a striker for his local team, Bloomfields. At Under 14 junior level he moved to Eltham Town, where he played in central midfield. He was spotted by West Ham United and signed for them on schoolboy forms. At sixteen he signed a 2 year Youth Training Scheme contract with the Hammers for the princely sum of $50 a week. He is now considered to be the wealthiest sportsman in Britain under the age of thirty. A tough and rugged player on the field - Ferdinand has been involved in several newsworthy indiscretions off it. After being banned for eight months by the FA for failing to attend a scheduled drugs test in October 2003 - he is now back playing and in top form for both club and country.
John Terry
Name:
John George Terry Nationality:
British Place and Date of Birth:
Barking, East London, England. 07 December 1980
International:
Yes
Debut 03 June 2003. England 2 Serbia and Montenegro 1 Height and Weight:
Height : 6'1" (1m82)
Weight : 13st 12lb. (75 kg) Honors:
2005 : English Premier League - Champion
2005 : English League Cup - Winner
2004-05 : English PFA Player of the Year
1998-99 : Chelsea Young Player of the Year Award
This is John Terry:
A true Londoner and a dedicated Blue, John Terry is recognised by many observers as one of the best center-backs in the world.
His dominating presence, powerful physique and athletic ability make him a key part of Chelsea's defense and recent success.
Terry made his debut for Chelsea in 1999 and established himself as a first pick player in season 2001-02.
A period of instability caused by off-field problems followed, but after coming back from injury in October 2002 he worked hard to prove he had put his 'youthful indiscretions' behind him.
He is now an inspiring and influential captain for Chelsea and a highly regarded member of the current England international squad.