Quick Info
| Profession | Former Professional Footballer, Television Commentator, Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | England |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Camberwell, England |
Latest News about Rio Ferdinand
09/06/2025
Rio Ferdinand secured a new role with EA SPORTS connected to a Visa Presents FC Mobile event in Bangkok. The move came shortly after his TNT Sports exit announcement and marked a shift toward new commercial and event work.
28/05/2025
Rio Ferdinand announced that he will step down from his long-running pundit role at TNT Sports after 10 years. He said it was time for a new chapter, ending a major phase of his post-playing media career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rio Gavin Ferdinand |
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| Honours | OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) |
| Current Role | Television Commentator for TNT Sports and BT Sport |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.89 m |
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| Position | Centre-Back |
| Foot | Right |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Katie Wright |
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Relationships & More
| Married Since | 27/09/2019 |
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| Previous Spouse | Rebecca Ellison |
Family
| Rebecca Ellison (Former Wife) | |
| Katie Wright (Current Wife) | |
| Rio Ferdinand Jr. (Son) | |
| Tia Ferdinand (Daughter) | |
| Lily Ferdinand (Daughter) | |
| Amelia Ferdinand (Daughter) |
Career
| Clubs |
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| National Team Caps | 81 (1997–2011) |
| World Cups | 3 FIFA World Cups |
| Goals | 11 |
| Assists | 8 |
| Appearances | 504 |
| Post-Football Career | Television Commentator, Actor, Producer |
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Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Camberwell, London. | |
| 2. He is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). | |
| 3. He currently works as a commentator for TNT Sports and BT Sport. | |
| 4. He has been married to Katie Wright since 27 September 2019. | |
| 5. He was previously married to Rebecca Ellison. | |
| 6. He is the father of four children: Rio Jr., Tia, Lily, and Amelia. |