Celebration in the air as Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand turns 46 today, November 7, 2025, Softfootball reports.
The former Leeds United defender was one of the best to ever play in the premier league and he had a formidable partnership with Nemanja Vidic during his playing days. He was regarded a world class and in a recent podcast Ferdinand advised defenders on how to stop free scoring Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
Manchester United celebrated the player on their official X handle as he turns 46 following years of dedication to the club and trophies he has helped delivered to the Red Devils.
Stay fly 😎
Have a fantastic birthday, @RioFerdy5 🫶 pic.twitter.com/um5jdGRbuj
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 7, 2025Ferdinand is a highly decorated and widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever defenders. Since retiring in 2015, he has become a prominent television pundit, businessman, and a member of the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Ferdinand won six Premier League titles with Manchester United, one Champions League, and two League Cups. He also won the FIFA Club World Cup and multiple Community Shields. He is considered one of the best defenders of his generation, with a career marked by his elegance, pace, and ball-playing ability, and earned 81 caps for the England national team.
The 46-year-old is likely to be a pundit this weekend as Manchester United face Tottenham United this weekend. Spurs beat the Red Devils to win the UEFA Europa League last season and Ruben Amorim’s men will be eyeing a revenge.
Happy birthday Rio Ferdinand from all of us at Softfootball, ‘Hip hip hooray!’
