2002: Rio Ferdinand during the World Cup second round match against Denmark at Big Swan Stadium, Niigata, Japan Credit: PA
London's Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement as a professional footballer.
The star signed for Queen's Park Rangers last June and his very first club was West Ham.
He played with Manchester United for 12 years and also served as England captain.
It comes after the sudden death of his wife Rebecca earlier this month.
2006: Rio Ferdinand at Manchester United celebrates scoring with a header against Liverpool during the Barclays Premiership match at Old Trafford, Manchester Credit: PAIn 2007, Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Rio Ferdinand celebrating with the trophy following the FA Barclays Premiership match at Old Trafford, Manchester Credit: PA2014: Queens Park Rangers' Rio Ferdinand during a press conference with Manager Harry Redknapp at Harlington Sports Centre, London Credit: PARio Ferdinand with his late wife Rebecca Ellison Credit: PA
