Date of Birth: June 23, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Patrick Vieira is a retired French professional footballer and current football coach, renowned for his commanding presence in midfield and leadership qualities. Born on June 23, 1976, in Dakar, Senegal, Vieira moved to France at a young age and began his football career. He rose to prominence playing for Cannes, and later joined AC Milan. However, it was his time at Arsenal, from 1996 to 2005, that truly established him as one of the best midfielders of his generation. At Arsenal, Vieira won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups, serving as captain for much of his tenure. He later played for Juventus, Inter Milan, and Manchester City before retiring in 2011. After his playing career, Vieira transitioned into coaching, starting with Manchester City’s youth academy. He then managed New York City FC in Major League Soccer from 2016 to 2018, before taking over as head coach at OGC Nice in Ligue 1. In 2021, Vieira was appointed as the manager of Crystal Palace in the Premier League, where he continues to apply his extensive knowledge of the game.
5 Interesting Facts about Patrick Vieira
1. Patrick Vieira was part of the French national team that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000.
2. He is known for his rivalry with Manchester United’s Roy Keane, which was a highlight of the Premier League in the early 2000s.
3. Vieira stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, making him an imposing figure on the field.
4. He was awarded the Premier League Player of the Season in 2000-2001.
5. Vieira speaks multiple languages, including French, English, and Italian.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patrick Vieira
1. “Football is about sacrifice, dedication, and hard work.”
2. “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.”
3. “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.”
4. “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”
5. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Patrick Vieira is estimated to be around $33 million.
Children
Patrick Vieira has two children with his wife, Cheryl: a son named Cheries and a daughter named Sacha.
Relevant Links
1. [Patrick Vieira – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Vieira
2. [Patrick Vieira profile on Arsenal.com](https://www.arsenal.com/historic/players/patrick-vieira
3. [Patrick Vieira – Premier League Hall of Fame](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2138231
5. [Patrick Vieira Coaching Profile on NYCFC](https://www.nycfc.com/players/patrick-vieira
