From a Liverpool fan to Rio, love the selection of questions you'd ask players, always interesting to watch. Personally, I've always admired you as one of the greatest cb's and with Rio Ferdinand presents, its going so good and its always fun to wait for the next interview. Keep going!
From an Arsenal fan, I have nothing but respect for VVD. Especially when he talks about his true friends and family. Great interview, Mr. Ferdinand. Thank you! 😊
From a Liverpool fan - always admired you on the pitch, good sir. It is really refreshing to see good interview, thank you, and looking forward to more.
Virgil is SO grounded. It's almost disturbing in this day and age... in fact he reminds me very much of Alan Hansen, both in his stature of a defender and also in his reluctance to be a pundit and manager (although, obviously, Jocky WAS a pundit but he was definitely old-school).
Rio was the first modern ball playing centre half in the premier league and deserves flowers for that, for me personally Rio is just outside my personal top 10 but only just. He is however one of the best English centre halfs I've ever seen, I have him ahead of everyone and level with Adams, Campbell and Pallister. Above them are Moore and Charlton, I never got to watch the old boys play but wish I did. As for Van Dijk I'm probably a bit bias because I was born a gooner in '83 but I loved Italian football and I had a Rijkaard '95 Ajax shirt, some of my favourite ever players are Dutch. The Dutch bar is set by Ronald Koeman who is the second best defender that ever lived behind Beckenbauer. For me Van Dijk is behind Koeman but levels with the rest for example he edges Stam technically but Stam edges the physical, He edges Ronald De Boer physically but De Boer edges him technically. Rijkaard was ridiculous he was the best #6 of the entire 90's and even though he was also a worldclass defender I don't rank him as one out of fairness, but if you were to then Rijkaard is better than Van Dijk and levels with Koeman.
Both are really class. I already liked Rio in the media, sensible opinions, no need to start controversy for controversy’s sake, coming up with more questions when thinking rather than easy answers and yet shares his view. Now I get to see VVD is like that as well. Very good interview.
VVD is the most complete Centre Back I've ever seen. I've seen all of them from Baresi onwards, and no one has ever had as much in every department as Virg. Yes yes Maldini is the best defender that has ever lived, but IMHO VVD is the best in the most departments. Great interview by the way Rio.
If you said VVD peak around 2019 that version I'd maybe agree but overall without to much thought Ramos and of course Maldini have everything VVD has but both alot better on the ball/offensively. I'd say VVD is slightly ahead of Ramos defensively due to discipline but then Ramos is a lot quicker which is an equaliser.
@Sirwren50 Why don't people read post correctly on YT I said VVD is slightly ahead defensively due to Discipline but that don't matter overall Ramos is better than VVD.
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This is the Rio I wanna see. Speaking to players as a player. Lot of insight.
Damn is it any wonder why this man is as cool as a cucumber on the pitch with all the chaos going on around him? His measured responses show he is calm and thought out, just like when he’s on the pitch. Beast
Virgil is always a bit defensive when talking to Dutch media (maybe rightfully so) and it’s nice to see him speak casually in an interview that he actually enjoys. Questions on point as well, Rio! Good job!
The sole reason the word “aura” holds so much weight now. Best defender in the last 10 years by far and 100% in the conversation as best premier league defender of all time.
His 'aura' is boring. He's a good defender but overrated. He's not the best Premier League defender of all time. He's one title in his whole time here. You're clearly a Liverpool fan. Always overrating and saying you've got the best this and that. One Premier League title in god knows how many years. Top four club.
Really good interview. Brilliant empathy style and kindred spirit of the love of the game and such massive mutual respect for each other, both Centre backs. I even loved the sound of the rain on the umbrellas. LFC Fan. 🙏👏👍👊
Being a Liverpool supporter I can honestly say hand on heart I've always liked Reo firdinand top bloke & in his time a good footballer & even better human being & good interviews long may it last ! Y N W A ❤
Honestly in my entire life I've never seen a better centerback that Van Dijk. I've seen Baresi and Maldini but they had their weaknesses. Van Dijk has no weakness
Honestly Rio, supporting LFC my whole life, I was not your biggest fan when you played (always thought you were class, but you were the enemy), I must admit though watching your channel I have warmed to you and I want to commend you on being a genuine great player, but also clearly a top bloke too. we may love different teams, but I have nothing but respect for you, and the channel is honestly really good. Have to ask you, hypothetical, would prime Virgil and Prime Rio be the best defence the prem would ever see? (I think yes)
Can see the respect between these two, both in the top 3 centre halves of their generations. Used to love watching Rio, was technically as good as anyone, quick and positionally was always brilliant. Virgil is more of a Jaap Stam, he’s got it all. Imagine these two as a pairing in their prime.. JEEEEZZ
🎶"He's our centre half, He's our number 4, We watch him defend & we watch him score, He'll pass the ball, calm as you like, He's Virgil Van Dijk He's Virgil Van Dijk"🎶
The most asked questions to a defender is usually whos the toughest oppentent they had to face.. its easier question to ask... the harder question is whos the easiest to play against, cause they aint gonna want to drop names, so people dont mock the player
That would be so cool to see, VVD versus players like Drogba and Shearer and also Rio against the kind of fluid forward play we see these days. I think there's only a handful of players who could have played at the highest level in any era, like Alan Hansen or Johan Cruyff or Lionel Messi, Maradona and Pele. It's really difficult to compare athletes from different eras.
Virgil is my favorite Liverpool player! Grounded, humble, sincere, but a man mountain of a defender. Enjoy him whilst we have him with Liverpool, because unfortunately just like klopp, all good things come to an end pretty quickly in football unfortunately.
THANK YOU I REALLY ENJOYED THE CONVO THE QUESTIONS WAS BRILLIANT AND I PERSONALLY LOVE LEARNING FROM THESE PLAYERS HOW THEIR MONDS WORK THEY GREAT MOTIVATION TO THE YOUNGSTER THE BELIEVE THEY CAN BE ANYTHING THEY WISH TO BE BY STICKING TO THE AIMS IN LIFE AND WORK HARD FOR WITHOUT BELIEVE AND HARDWORK DEDICATION IS THE MAIN ROAD TO SUCCESS THANK U GREATLY APPRECIATED KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK❤❤❤
I may have missed them but are Vidic and Berbatov contenders for an interview? Watching Rio and Nemanja together always brings back nostalgia to me. My favorite duo of all time🎉.
From a Liverpool fan to Rio, love the selection of questions you'd ask players, always interesting to watch. Personally, I've always admired you as one of the greatest cb's and with Rio Ferdinand presents, its going so good and its always fun to wait for the next interview. Keep going!
Cheers for letting us know you’re a Liverpool fan pal
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Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the support
My captain Virgil Van Djik, the guy oozes class. Really good interview.
FACTS
Your captain 🤣🤢
@@DartFinger101and who’s your captain mr dartfinger101
From an Arsenal fan, I have nothing but respect for VVD. Especially when he talks about his true friends and family. Great interview, Mr. Ferdinand. Thank you! 😊
From a Liverpool fan - always admired you on the pitch, good sir. It is really refreshing to see good interview, thank you, and looking forward to more.
Much appreciated!
Support someone else lad
Ian Wright’s punditry mention 👏🏿👏🏿
Love Ian . As a Liverpool fan
Van Dijk always has a relaxing smooth voice. He needs to throw a song out there; spoken word over some experimental soft jazz.
Just say you fancy him
@@bogajacksonn Not my type! I prefer girls. But if a girl has that voice then maybe I can be persuaded....
@@lotuseater7247lmaooo class reply 😂
@@lotuseater7247😂
@@lotuseater7247there are some “women” who can speak with a deep voice like that if you fancy, if you know what I mean! 😂
Great interview with the two best premier league CB’s I’ve seen in my lifetime.
Spot on
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@@philippeh3904 💯 👍
Never heard Virgil speak properly but he sounds genuine, real and humble. Rio doing an excellent job as always.
That man Virgil Van Dijk. The aura this guy has is crazy. Legend 🙏🏾
Virgil is SO grounded. It's almost disturbing in this day and age... in fact he reminds me very much of Alan Hansen, both in his stature of a defender and also in his reluctance to be a pundit and manager (although, obviously, Jocky WAS a pundit but he was definitely old-school).
It’s disturbing that he’s a grounded human? What are you even on about?😂
@@lijah_3008 English and grammar are obviously not your strong points then I take it?
"It's almost disturbing IN THIS DAY AND AGE"...
Great show Rio it’s going well two legends of the game arguably two of the best centre half’s in our generation
Thank you!!
Rio was the first modern ball playing centre half in the premier league and deserves flowers for that, for me personally Rio is just outside my personal top 10 but only just. He is however one of the best English centre halfs I've ever seen, I have him ahead of everyone and level with Adams, Campbell and Pallister. Above them are Moore and Charlton, I never got to watch the old boys play but wish I did.
As for Van Dijk I'm probably a bit bias because I was born a gooner in '83 but I loved Italian football and I had a Rijkaard '95 Ajax shirt, some of my favourite ever players are Dutch. The Dutch bar is set by Ronald Koeman who is the second best defender that ever lived behind Beckenbauer. For me Van Dijk is behind Koeman but levels with the rest for example he edges Stam technically but Stam edges the physical, He edges Ronald De Boer physically but De Boer edges him technically. Rijkaard was ridiculous he was the best #6 of the entire 90's and even though he was also a worldclass defender I don't rank him as one out of fairness, but if you were to then Rijkaard is better than Van Dijk and levels with Koeman.
Both are really class. I already liked Rio in the media, sensible opinions, no need to start controversy for controversy’s sake, coming up with more questions when thinking rather than easy answers and yet shares his view.
Now I get to see VVD is like that as well. Very good interview.
As an Arsenal fan, Both VVD and Rio on and off the pitch pure class!! Great content i look forward to more.
Glad you enjoyed!
@@rioferdinandpresents😂how? rio cheated on his dying wife
VVD is the most complete Centre Back I've ever seen. I've seen all of them from Baresi onwards, and no one has ever had as much in every department as Virg. Yes yes Maldini is the best defender that has ever lived, but IMHO VVD is the best in the most departments. Great interview by the way Rio.
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If you said VVD peak around 2019 that version I'd maybe agree but overall without to much thought Ramos and of course Maldini have everything VVD has but both alot better on the ball/offensively. I'd say VVD is slightly ahead of Ramos defensively due to discipline but then Ramos is a lot quicker which is an equaliser.
@@roryelliott8689ramos with 20 red cards to his name definitely ain’t better than virg at defending you having a laugh
@@roryelliott8689 ramos too clumsy
@Sirwren50 Why don't people read post correctly on YT I said VVD is slightly ahead defensively due to Discipline but that don't matter overall Ramos is better than VVD.
This is the Rio I wanna see. Speaking to players as a player. Lot of insight.
Thank you!
Damn is it any wonder why this man is as cool as a cucumber on the pitch with all the chaos going on around him? His measured responses show he is calm and thought out, just like when he’s on the pitch.
Beast
Majority of elite defenders are cool under pressure, this is why we all respect and admire Maldini, he made it look easyyyy.
Saliba gives same vibe too... i am so jealous cause he so damn young.
Rain ASMR. I love it, so relaxing haha. GREAT interview. Thank you for the content!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Virgil is always a bit defensive when talking to Dutch media (maybe rightfully so) and it’s nice to see him speak casually in an interview that he actually enjoys. Questions on point as well, Rio! Good job!
The sole reason the word “aura” holds so much weight now. Best defender in the last 10 years by far and 100% in the conversation as best premier league defender of all time.
His 'aura' is boring. He's a good defender but overrated. He's not the best Premier League defender of all time. He's one title in his whole time here. You're clearly a Liverpool fan. Always overrating and saying you've got the best this and that. One Premier League title in god knows how many years. Top four club.
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Rio Ferdinand a great player, but even a greater personality. Always humble.
Really good interview. Brilliant empathy style and kindred spirit of the love of the game and such massive mutual respect for each other, both Centre backs. I even loved the sound of the rain on the umbrellas. LFC Fan. 🙏👏👍👊
So lucky to have him leading our Team, Legend!
I Love the humility of Virgil, great personality and good interview Mr. Rio
Brilliant chat Rio, good on you giving Virgil time to talk. Keep up the good work Bruv. Nothing but love & respect from a Liverpool fan of 45yrs.
Being a Liverpool supporter I can honestly say hand on heart I've always liked Reo firdinand top bloke & in his time a good footballer & even better human being & good interviews long may it last !
Y N W A ❤
watching Responsible people like this man is inspirational. thank you VVD
Two very similar players, and two all time greats.
Imagine the central pairing between these two wow
Honestly, would be a hard nut to crack!
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Ferdinand isn’t fit to lace Virgil’s boots
They are similar. It wouldn't work. Vudic and Virgil would be a better combo.
@@fred3831nonsense. I bet you must be a kid.
Very good interwiev Mr Ferdinand. I will follow this, I like!
Brilliant interview Rio and that,s from a Man City fan, great to hear from Virgil a class act and a real world class centre half like yourself.
W interview seems so chill and the rain aswell
seems like such a lovely bloke
Imagine prime Rio and prime Virgil as CB partners!
You almost had that level of cb partners when Jaap Stam was there.
Rio is such a cool guy. He was the first edition of rolls royce defenders. Im glad his gene runs through our willo saliba
Not the first bro, the first was Der Kaiser.
It looks like Rio secretly admire VVD 😂. This is the second interview I've seen if I'm not mistaken.
Love you both, two great CB from different era.
The Way Van Dijk Understands and explains the Game is on Another Level 🎉🎉❤
Great interview, only asking relevant questions.
Imagine facing these two guys 😅 What a unbelievable pairing of centre backs!
Loved it, rivalries aside Rio knows how much of a beast big Virg is
Great episode, two Rolls-Royces in their respective era's 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What a legendary defender .
Top top interview
Thank you
Wow. I’ve listened to this in full and I’m not seen a better more detailed interview with VVD.
Honestly in my entire life I've never seen a better centerback that Van Dijk. I've seen Baresi and Maldini but they had their weaknesses. Van Dijk has no weakness
As an arsenal fan, annoying to play against. As a Man, I like his personality. Humble guy.
Honestly Rio, supporting LFC my whole life, I was not your biggest fan when you played (always thought you were class, but you were the enemy), I must admit though watching your channel I have warmed to you and I want to commend you on being a genuine great player, but also clearly a top bloke too. we may love different teams, but I have nothing but respect for you, and the channel is honestly really good.
Have to ask you, hypothetical, would prime Virgil and Prime Rio be the best defence the prem would ever see? (I think yes)
Can see the respect between these two, both in the top 3 centre halves of their generations. Used to love watching Rio, was technically as good as anyone, quick and positionally was always brilliant. Virgil is more of a Jaap Stam, he’s got it all. Imagine these two as a pairing in their prime.. JEEEEZZ
As a liverpool fan nothing but respect for Rio ,Virgil is the man YNWA
Virgil is the best CB of this ERA, hands down. Up there with the likes of Maldini and Cannavaro.
Rio and Virg at the heart of the premier league all time starting 11
Mentioned Saliba straight away without a thought of his young CB partner konate. Speaks volumes🗣️
How the heck are we going to replace this guy? Supported liverpool for over 40 years, and there has been none like him.
Good job rio. Very honest interview 🎉
Interview with Rodri if possible?
We will try!
@@rioferdinandpresentsMessi possible as well?
@@glenn6284he doesnt speak english
Is dull
@@yorielemmens2941he does
Rio did so well here as an interviewer, let VVD answer his questions in full without cutting him off
Did not expect this! Looking forward to it
Loved the interview Rio, really good job mate
Thanks a lot!
Very unique and personal questions, I loved the format! Big up Virg 4️⃣🔥
Big up
🎶"He's our centre half,
He's our number 4,
We watch him defend
& we watch him score,
He'll pass the ball,
calm as you like,
He's Virgil Van Dijk
He's Virgil Van Dijk"🎶
LFC fan from Commercial way. Rio you are a legend. Big up Capo Virgil.
Legend Rio, thanks for this! Great video 👏🏽
Rio actually is such a great interviewer
Top man, Big Virg! We love him
Rio looking in the eyes of greatness, could never be you Rio😂 jokes man big baller best 2 centre halves the country’s seen
The most asked questions to a defender is usually whos the toughest oppentent they had to face.. its easier question to ask... the harder question is whos the easiest to play against, cause they aint gonna want to drop names, so people dont mock the player
...watch him defend,watch his score, he will pass the ball, calm as you like....he is Virgil van dirk...." Our captain
I enjoyed the interview. Especially the section about leadership and parenting. Keep it up.
Virgil is a samurai, big respect...
Top episode! Hope to see you soon in Thailand legend Rio!!
Big fan man
Cheers
That would be so cool to see,
VVD versus players like Drogba and Shearer and also Rio against the kind of fluid forward play we see these days. I think there's only a handful of players who could have played at the highest level in any era, like Alan Hansen or Johan Cruyff or Lionel Messi, Maradona and Pele. It's really difficult to compare athletes from different eras.
Virgil is my favorite Liverpool player! Grounded, humble, sincere, but a man mountain of a defender. Enjoy him whilst we have him with Liverpool, because unfortunately just like klopp, all good things come to an end pretty quickly in football unfortunately.
Brilliant interview!
Great interview 🙌🏾
Great interview with the captain, we need an interview with Trent Alexandra Arnold the best RB Rio make it happen!❤️
He's lost up his backside ..long time before he'll be down
The confidence and Aura van dijk oozes is on another lovely!!!😮💨🙌🏾💯
This man deserves a second PL and/or UCL just so that extra bit of respect that he deserves goes on his name
Exactly as I thought he was Class
Would love to see you interview Sir Alex 🙌🏽
197 times " Obviously " Van Dijk ⚽🥇 Thanks ... Thank you Rio for the job you been doing ❤.
..better than 'like' 3x in every sentence.
Rio would definitely have flourished in today's game - was good on the ball.
Great interview!
Well said @ Ian Wright!
I remember the first time I saw Rio play; I couldn't believe how good he was. Now he is a great pundit and interviewer.
Imagine a centre back partnership of these two 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Top Top interview with a great player.
Both are Roll Royces in their respective era. Respect
We agree!
2 legends ❤
I hope he signs a 5 year contract! He could easily play until he’s 40 if he doesn’t pick up injuries
Imagine these 2, both in their prime as a partnership. No team would stand a chance
THANK YOU I REALLY ENJOYED THE CONVO THE QUESTIONS WAS BRILLIANT AND I PERSONALLY LOVE LEARNING FROM THESE PLAYERS HOW THEIR MONDS WORK THEY GREAT MOTIVATION TO THE YOUNGSTER THE BELIEVE THEY CAN BE ANYTHING THEY WISH TO BE BY STICKING TO THE AIMS IN LIFE AND WORK HARD FOR WITHOUT BELIEVE AND HARDWORK DEDICATION IS THE MAIN ROAD TO SUCCESS THANK U GREATLY APPRECIATED KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a player man
Love this interview Rio! 👌🏾❤️❤️❤️⚽️⚽️⚽️Always a Van Dyk supporter! GO REDS!!!⚽️⚽️⚽️❤️⚽️❤️❤️
Great interview. One of the best of seen lately. Keep it up Rio👌
Lovely interview from you, Rio. Big respect from me as Liverpool fans. ❤❤❤
Van Dijk will be a good coach,he is observant
Hi, Mr. Ferdinand, that was a great interview. How about doing one with Xavi Alonso in the near future ? ❤❤❤ YNWA
What an unreal interview sir ❤
You two playing together would have been unstoppable.
I may have missed them but are Vidic and Berbatov contenders for an interview? Watching Rio and Nemanja together always brings back nostalgia to me. My favorite duo of all time🎉.
Good interview Rio. Good selection of questions
The best centre back of all time.
Man like Van Dijk. 🏆
Imagine these two as a partnership in their pump!!! 🤩🤩