Rio has been absolutely outstanding this year and has been named manutd24’s September player of the month.

He has been immaculate at the back and his tackling has been inch perfect this month. He has been named Man of the Match twice and so he deserves it. He has been serving United since 2002 and each year at the club has made him a better player. He has created a superb centre back pairing with Serbian Nemanja Vidic. Even when he had to partner youngster Jonny Evans he still plays at his best no matter who he partners. Both matches against Villareal and Chelsea, Rio has looked really comfortable.

Ferdinand factfile

Full Name	Rio Ferdinand
Birth Date	November 7, 1978
Birth Place	Peckham, London
Height	6′ 2″ (1.83m)

Weight	12 st (76.8 kg)
Age	29
Position	Defender