"But it's the patchwork business, I'm like a Dalmatian, I don't like it." Ferdinand is considered one of the best defenders in Premier League history. He rose through the ranks at West Ham before moving to Leeds in 2000 - with a loan spell at Bournemouth in between. After two years at Elland Road, Ferdinand proceeded to join Manchester United in 2002. He experienced a slow start to life at Old Trafford but would end up becoming a legend of the club, starring as they won five Premier League titles under Sir Alex Ferguson.