1 / 10
In 1996 Ferdinand quickly established himself in West Ham's first-team.
2 / 10
Ferdinand made a British record £18million move from West Ham to Leeds.
3 / 10
A year later Ferdinand became England's youngest defender.
4 / 10
Five Premier League medals followed with Manchester United.
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Ferdinand captained United to a 2008 Champions League victory.
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Ferdinand was promoted England captain in place of John Terry.
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He lost his next to European Cup finals.
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Ferdinand was reported to the FA in 2003 for missing a drugs test.
9 / 10
With Ferdinand injured, John Terry was reinstated as captain in 2011.
10 / 10
In 2014 the defender signed a one-year deal at QPR.