Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand forced to use wheelchair due to football injuriesManchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has opened up about the lasting impact of his football career with the former defender sometimes requiring hospital staysView 3 Images Rio Ferdinand says he sometimes requires the use of a wheelchair (Image: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images))Years of playing football have left Rio Ferdinand needing a wheelchair on occasion. ‌Now 47, former England centre-back Ferdinand confessed to Men's Health UK: "I've had a bad back for a long time. West Ham vs Man United Premier League preview, team news and prediction READ MORE :"My kids need to see me getting up and going to work. Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌Last year, Ferdinand left TNT Sports and launched his own YouTube channel, Rio Ferdinand Presents. "Whether it's my [Rio Ferdinand] Foundation, which has been going for 15 years, helping underprivileged kids, or whether it's my [Rio Ferdinand Presents] media company or other successful businesses that I've got.

Source: Daily Mirror February 10, 2026 20:22 UTC