Patrick Vieira is a French professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club Crystal Palace. He is known for his tough tackling and eye for goal, and he is considered one of the greatest midfielders of his generation.
Early life and youth career
Vieira was born in Senegal on June 23, 1976. He moved to France with his family when he was 8 years old. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Cannes at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1995.
Senior career
Vieira spent most of his senior career in England, playing for Arsenal, Manchester City, and Crystal Palace. He also played for clubs in Italy and Qatar.
Vieira was a key player in Arsenal's success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, winning the Premier League title three times, the FA Cup four times, and the UEFA Champions League in 2006.
Managerial career
Vieira began his managerial career in 2018, when he was appointed manager of Nice. He was sacked by Nice in 2020.
In 2021, Vieira was appointed manager of Crystal Palace. He has led Crystal Palace to a 12th-place finish in the Premier League in his first season in charge.
Managerial profile
Vieira is a very experienced and successful manager. He has a proven track record of getting results, and he is known for his ability to get the best out of his players. He is also a very good communicator and motivator.
Vieira's past, present history and managerial profile
Vieira is a true legend of the game. He was a dominant midfielder in his playing days, and he is now proving to be a very successful manager. He is still young and has a lot of time to achieve great things in management.
"Vieira is a great leader and a great motivator. He knows how to get the best out of his players," said Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish.
