Manchester United & England
Rio is arguably the best centre back in the world and is recognised as one of the world's elite players.
Coming up through the youth system at West Ham, Rio joined Leeds for a British transfer record £18m in 2000, and then broke transfer record once again when he moved from Leeds to Man Utd for £30m in 2002.
Since then he has featured in the PFA Team of the Year three times, captained the England national team and won 11 major trophies. What more do you need to say...
Date of birth: 7th November 1978
Club: Manchester United
Position: Central Defender
International: England Captain
League: Premiership