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My Take
Anton Ferdinand interests me as a player who built a genuinely international career out of resilience. A Peckham-born centre back from the West Ham academy, he moved through QPR, Sunderland and even Turkish clubs like Bursaspor before retiring in 2019. Carrying a famous footballing surname must have invited constant comparison, yet he kept proving himself on his own terms across different leagues and cultures. That willingness to adapt abroad, rather than coast on a name, earns my respect. He forged his own path with his feet, and that quiet determination is what I value most about his story.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anton Ferdinand
- Name (Japanese)
- アントン・ファーディナンド
- Reading
- あんとん・ふぁーでぃなんど
- Born
- February 18, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Peckham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anton Ferdinand born?
Born February 18, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Anton Ferdinand from?
Anton Ferdinand is from Peckham, United Kingdom.
What does Anton Ferdinand do?
Anton Ferdinand works as association football player.
How tall is Anton Ferdinand?
Anton Ferdinand is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.