# @rioferdinandpresents on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=N74eIUgyxPE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29136345-rioferdinandpresents-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-03T10:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rio Ferdinand Presents (@rioferdinandpresents) — https://gondola.cc/rioferdinandpresents

## Caption

After winning everything there was to win at Barcelona before moving to Manchester City, Yaya Toure sits down with Rio Ferdinand to discuss where he ranks amongst the Premier league’s all time greatest midfielders. 

After growing up in Ivory Coast with footballing brother Kolo, Yaya discusses his journey from Africa to Europe including a challenging period in Ukraine.

Yaya gives Rio incredible insight from the Barcelona dressing room that won every single competition they entered in a season including players like Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Samuel Eto’o and Xavi. 

Along with the tales from that group at Barcelona, you’ll also hear insight from his time at Manchester City, how they channelled a “Manchester United mentality” to win their first Premier League title and the characters that ensured success at the Etihad. Yaya discusses his impact off the field at Man City where he helped with their recruitment on a number of star signings!

As happens on all of the ‘Rio Meets’ episodes, Yaya tells us his 5 a side team made up of the best players he’s played with and gets pushed on where he’d rank himself in the list of great Premier League midfielders. In comments, rank in order between Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes & Patrick Vieira.

00:00:00 Introduction to Rio Meets  
00:02:15 Growing Up with Football in Ivory Coast
00:04:36 Pressures of Becoming a Footballer
00:06:33 Building Endurance and Discipline from a Young Age  
00:08:34 Overcoming Racism in Football and Life
00:10:49 Near Transfer to Arsenal and the Impact of Paperwork
00:13:06 The Influence of Barcelona's Tiki-Taka Philosophy  
00:15:24 Facing Challenges: Playing Center Back in Champions League Final
00:17:34 Reflections on Playing Against Manchester United  
00:19:37 Humility and Simplicity in Training
00:21:53 High-Pressure Training at Barcelona
00:24:02 Ronaldinho vs. Messi: A Player's Perspective
00:26:09 Transition to Manchester City
00:28:30 Transitioning from Barcelona to Manchester City
00:30:41 Key Player Recommendations for Manchester City
00:32:53 The Importance of Vision and Analysis in Football
00:35:36 Top Three Midfielders 
00:37:30 Inside the Dressing Room: Discipline and Dedication
00:39:38 Mario's Unique Abilities and Training Insights
00:41:49 Pride in Winning Trophies at Manchester City  
00:43:58 The Stress of High-Stakes Football Matches
00:46:41 Creating the Ultimate Five-a-Side Team
00:48:26 Zlatan Ibrahimović's Impact and Presence
00:50:36 Embracing Change and Taking Action

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- **Views:** 298,244
- **Likes:** 6,350
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