How GOOD Were Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, Really?

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic formed one of the most dominant defensive partnerships of all time during their playing careers at Manchester United.

But how good were they, really?

0:00 Introduction
01:55 Rio Ferdinand
06:43 Nemenja Vidic
09:34 Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand at Manchester United
13:13 Achievements

Producer: Tinashe Chipako
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[pkingglazersout]

Vidic: Puts his head where nobody puts their foot
Ferdinand: casually bullying world class attackers
*Those glory days were a joy to watch 😍*

[RichOe]

"Strikers win games, defenders win championships." - Sir Alex Ferguson
He wasn't wrong

[ittuholm]

“You can fix a broken nose. But if you let someone score a goal, you can’t fix your pride.”

[danielirl]

I still miss Vidic, man had more passion for our club than 90% of our players today...combined

[nicolaasvanderkruk]

That triangle of defense at the back Ferdinand, Vidic and Van der Sar was something amazing. (The work teams would have to put in to get past all three)

[mrmeeseeks]

I honestly think Vidic and Ferdinand would’ve stayed at least 1 or 2 years more if it wasn’t for fergies retirement

[Iron-Bridge]

Not a Manchester United fan but huge respect for this iconic duo. Best combination of silk and steel.

[ssmufc]

To put it into perspective, there were a couple of other CB partnerships at that time, that could easily have claimed to be the best ever, yet these two still stood out. To be considered even better than Terry & Carvalho, and Puyol & Pique, in itself is the measuring stick.

The golden era of defenders imo.

[johnmunro]

Johnny Evans played his part filling in when either was injured. In fact it's clear that getting rid of him was a terrible mistake.

[subodhadavadkar]

Ferdinand is the type of ball playing CB Pep fantasizes about day in day out

His ball playing ability, cross field diagonal passes and his pace and defensive ability are criminially underrated, especially by English fans themselves

As for Vidic, he's the best defender I have seen in 14 years of following football. I could go to war if he's on my team

[Rithan]

Vidic was the kind of guy who would dive head first into a brick wall if it meant it could stop a goal.

[tarikbey]

To answer the question of how they'd do in the premier league today, simply put. They'd terrorize the prem!! Just like they did back in the days bruv!!!!

[kofi-king]

Vidic: One of the craziest defenders ever
Ferdinand: Clever and ball playing
they both have good timing ....

[abhishekdevanga]

I am a Chelsea fan since 2009!! I loved Terry but man trust me these both were on another level!🔥

[zanetruesdale]

As a defender growing up watching these two play was something else. Vidic was literally my inspiration whenever I went on the pitch. Still is.

[jethrodylanthomas]

Dude, these two would still dominate the league today. I'm loving your channel, thank you.

[gallonthegreat]

Before I even watch this vid yes

Nemanja vidic is my all time favorite defender and as a Man U fan I was spoiled to watch him

I was a teenager before I really understood football defense the way I understand it now and didn't appreciate him but man do I miss our former captain...

Thank you Vidic for EVERYTHING YOU GAVE US

[sanzharkurmanguzhin]

what is really frustrating is that having Vidic, Rio, and Evra to learn from Jones and smalling still could not live up to our hopes (United Fans)
I am not going to slag them off but after watching a backline with Evra, Vidic, Rio and Van der Star, you can almost cry watching Jones and smalling.

[gojiplusone]

That Vidic tackle on Messi in 2011 UCL final...

[BobbyDeniroX]

Imagine Jaap Stam and Vidic.
Game over for everyone.
Rio was top level and I wish he stayed a couple years longer at united even as part time as our defence was terrible after. QPR thing didn't work great but I can see he was trying something a bit different.