Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he is now earning nearly twice what he did at Manchester United, following his evolution from star athlete to media mogul 💰🤑
Ferdinand was speaking on The Long Play Podcast, set up by journalist Jordan Macauley and billed as a show that ‘interviews the biggest people in sport to learn how they built their empires’.
‘In which year did you make the most money?’ Macauley asks Ferdinand, to which the former defender replies: ‘Probably the last few years.’
Across the hour-and-a-half episode, the pair discuss the highs and lows of Ferdinand’s transition from a decorated United centre-back who won six Premier League titles under Sir Alex Ferguson to one of the most recognisable digital media personalities in sport.
According to The Richest, Ferdinand’s net worth is now estimated at around £57 million, built from both his playing career and his post-football ventures, spanning television, online content, endorsements and business interests.
This far exceeds the peak earnings of his playing career, which was roughly £115,000-£120,000 per week, or £6million a year between 2008 and 2013 – as one of the world’s best-paid footballers.
Within his extensive portfolio is Rio Ferdinand Presents. The 47-year-old is also an investor in New Era Global Sports Management, a UK-based football agency, and continues his work through his charity, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation.
Beyond this, Ferdinand is a partner with LEOS Developments, a luxury property developer in Dubai, as well as owning Dubai-based company Football Escape – ‘Enjoy football in style in Dubai, with luxurious resorts, desert adventures, and endless entertainment’ – where the Ferdinand family are now based.
His ownership of Rio Ferdinand Presents – rather than being tied to a major external podcast production company like many of his contemporaries – gives him greater control not only over its output, but also over the financial rewards it generates.
Created in August 2024, it consistently ranks inside the top 50 most-listened to sports and football podcast in the UK and interviewing some of the biggest names in world football. Many of these are thanks to Ferdinand’s extensive contact list, with the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Paul Pogba.
-Daily Mail Sports
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