Rio Ferdinand is the top-rated central defender in the
Premiership that is according to the league's official player
rankings, Actim Index.
Ferdinand was in fine form against Liverpool on Sunday, which the
27-year-old capped with a goal the most skilful of forwards would
have been proud of. The display earned Rio a place in the
Premiership team of the week, elevating him to the league's in-form
central defender.
Actim Index measures players' performances through statistical
analysis. Rio has contributed one goal, 19 tackles, 15 clearances,
eight interceptions, five blocks, three dribbles and 49 passes in
864 minutes of league football this season.
Even more impressive is the partnership Rio has built up with
Nemanja Vidic. The pair shut out everything Rafael Benitez's side
had to offer at Old Trafford, as they have done in most of the
matches since the powerful Vida returned from a broken wrist
earlier in the campaign. Since they were paired together, United
have conceded two goals in five games, compared to five in five
before the Serbian was drafted in against Reading.
Another pleasing influence from defenders has been the goals
contribution. Ferdinand isnt the only defender to get his name on
the scoresheet. Vidic (Wigan), Mikael Silvestre (Watford) and John
OShea (Copenhagen) have chipped in with a goal apiece.
Rio's record this season
Minutes played: 864
Goals: 1
Tackles: 19
Clearances: 15
Interceptions: 8
Blocks: 5
Dribbles: 3
Passes: 49
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