A video of Rio Ferdinand’s highlights has gone viral after a Liverpool fan claimed he would be exposed in today’s game.
Former Manchester United and England defender Ferdinand is regarded as one of the best ever to play in the Premier League.
Back in 2002, Ferdinand became the most expensive defender in the world when he joined United from Leeds for £30 million.
Speaking recently on his Five YouTube channel, Ferdinand claimed he would be worth £170 million if he played today.
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He said: “£100m plus now with inflation. I was £30m back in the day.
“£100m will be cheap mate. Serious, in today's market... £170m... 400k-a-week. That's what I'll be now. I would be that now.”
After those quotes were made public, a Liverpool fan disagreed.
The fan tweeted: “In reality, he wouldn’t survive the premier league today. He only looked good in the era of hoof football, in today's high line and high press he’d get EXPOSED.”
On the back of that tweet, a video of Ferdinand’s highlights has gone viral.
The video showed Ferdinand displaying some neat control and skill to get out of defensive situations, whilst also showing some of the goals he’s scored throughout his illustrious career.
Fans were quick to react on social media.
One said: “Idk why people assume world class players of the past would be unable to adapt to the modern game. Many had the qualities to play today.”
Another tweeted: “Compare this with their legend Jamie Carragher please.”
A third fan added: “Rio would definitely be able to play in this era, same with Vidic.”
Someone else wrote: “I think people forget how good he actually was because he played at the side of Vida.”
Whilst a fifth commented: “He is the one that invented defenders looking silky and smooth and running with the ball. He was light years ahead of the game.”
During his time with United, Ferdinand made a total of 455 Premier League appearances, winning the title on six occasions.
Topics: Manchester United, Liverpool, Rio Ferdinand, Premier League, Football, Fan Reactions
Marcus Chan