Supercar Blondie asks Rio Ferdinand what his ultimate car is and she's left surprised by his answer
Published on Nov 12, 2026 at 7:26 AM (UTC-5)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 12, 2026 at 7:26 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When Supercar Blondie asked soccer star Rio Ferdinand what his ultimate car was, and his answer left her stunned.
Alex Hirschi, aka Supercar Blondie, was attending an event at the Waldorf Astoria on Dubai Palm Jumeirah when she got the chance to rub elbows with the former soccer star.
This gave her the chance to ask him two car questions – what was he currently driving, and what was his ultimate car?
The former Manchester United player’s answer to the latter question took her by surprise.
Soccer stars are renowned for their love of cars
When you’re a highly paid soccer star, the expectation is often that you’ll spend your riches on ultra-fast cars.
Rio’s former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo certainly fits the bill, if his $140 million supercar collection is anything to go by.
Just how many supercars does he have? Even he’s not sure.
But it’s not just him – David Beckham, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi have all been linked to some swanky cars over their careers.
So how does Rio compare on the cool car front?
Supercar Blondie had the chance to find out for herself.
What is Rio Ferdinand driving at the moment?
Hirschi was attending an event at the Waldorf Astoria on Dubai Palm Jumeirah, where Ferdinand was the guest of honor at a KS Connect event.
While she had the chance, she decided to direct some car questions his way.
After all, Ferdinand – who moved to Dubai in August 2025 – is one of the most celebrated soccer players of all time.
Even after his retirement, he’s enjoyed a successful career in punditry and has an estimated net worth of between $75 to $78 million.
You’d be curious to know about what he’s driving, right?
“I drive a Cadillac Escalade,” he told Hirschi.
“Big family, big family!”
With five kids to drive around, he’s not kidding.
The ultimate car for Rio Ferdinand? It took Supercar Blondie by surprise
Hirschi wanted to know what his ‘ultimate car’ was, so posed this question to Ferdinand next.
“My ultimate car is an E-Type [Jaguar],” he said.
“Really?!” Hirschi exclaimed, turning to face him in shock.
She then asked why he didn’t currently own it, and he gave a very candid answer.
“I just haven’t been bothered to [get one], I just haven’t gotten around to it,” he admitted.
“I’ve got a couple of old Aston Martins. But I haven’t gotten around to a [Jaguar E-Type].”
Perhaps this video will be the push he needs to finally buy one.
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Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
