Alex Ferguson's greatest Manchester United XI

RECORD-BREAKER ... Rio Ferdinand

CENTRE-BACK: Rio Ferdinand (2002-present)

FERDINAND may no longer be first choice at Old Trafford, but for the last nine years he's been arguably the finest centre-back in English football.

He became the most expensive defender in the world when he signed for Leeds from West Ham for £18million in 2000, only to go and blow that fee out of the water when signing for United for £30m two years later.

Combining a grace on the ball with a unwavering physical approach, not to mention his raw pace, Ferdinand has been a key member of a side that has picked up five league titles and a Champions League trophy since the Millennium.

Signed from: Leeds for £30m

Appearances: 369 Goals: 7

Trophies: Five Premier League titles, two League Cups, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup

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