About the Item
On offer here is a signed photo of Rio FERDINAND.
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Rio Gavin Ferdinand (born 7 November 1978) is an English footballer. He plays at centre-back for Manchester United. He played 81 times for the England national football team between 1997 and 2011, and has been a member of three FIFA World Cup squads.
Ferdinand began his football career playing for various youth teams, finally settling at West Ham United where he progressed through the youth ranks and made his professional Premier League debut in 1996. He became a fan favourite, winning the 'Hammer of the Year award' the following season. He earned his first senior international cap in a match against Cameroon in 1997, setting a record as the youngest defender to play for England at the time. His achievements and footballing potential attracted Leeds United and he transferred to the club for a record-breaking fee of £18 million. He spent two seasons at the club, becoming the team captain in 2001.
He joined Manchester United in July 2002 for around £30 million, breaking the transfer fee record once more. As of May 2013, he remains the most expensive English player ever, and the most expensive defender ever transferred. He won the Premier League, his first major club honour, in a successful first season at the club. In September 2003, he missed a drugs test and was banned from competition for eight months from January until September 2004, causing him to miss half a Premier League season, Manchester United's FA Cup triumph, and the Euro 2004 international competition. Upon his return, he established himself in the Manchester United first team and received plaudits for his performances, featuring in the PFA Team of the Year four times in five years. More club success followed with another Premier League win in the 2006–07 season and a Premier League and UEFA Champions League double the following year.
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The signature is an original and authentic autograph given by the person listed above.
The size of the photograph that has been signed is 12 x 8 inches.
This is a standard size of photograph worldwide so you will easily be able to find a frame or mount for this item if you wish to.
About the Certification
The item comes with a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) from us (2.4 Autographs).
We are AFTAL Approved Dealer No. 81
What is AFTAL?
The "Autograph Fair Trade Association Limited" (AFTAL) is a non-profit making body run for the benefit of its members and the general public, with a view to ensuring that the members can be relied upon to be trustworthy and duly qualified to perform their respective duties.
AFTAL are working together with the Police, Trading Standards, and Customs and Revenue officers to monitor and help stamp out the ever-growing problem of non-authentic signed memorabilia being sold and distributed throughout the UK.
This item was obtained, in person, by us or on our behalf.
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