Top 10 Most Expensive Defenders in Football History
3. Rio Ferdinand – From Leeds to Manchester United – £30 million
The former Manchester United player and captain also features on the list of Top 10 Most Expensive Defenders in Football History, The 36 old has appeared for England in 3 World Cup before retiring from International football in 2011. Rio Ferdinand became one of the Most Expensive Defenders in Football History when he joined Manchester United in 2002 from Leeds for a fee of £30 million.
Rio Ferdinand is currently playing for Queens Park Rangers in the English Premier League.