Motivation | Business | Success on Instagram: "Rio Ferdinand (born 1978) is an English defender widely regarded as one of the finest centre-backs of his generation. Elegant on the ball yet dominant in defense, he began his career at West Ham before moving to Leeds United, where his composure and reading of the game made him stand out. In 2002, he signed for Manchester United in a then-record deal for a defender, and over the next decade became the backbone of Sir Alex Ferguson's side. With pace,