One of the great midfielders of the Premier League era and captain of Arsenal's famous 'Invincibles,' Patrick Vieira is now finding his way as a manager.
Current Genoa manager Patrick Vieira was a French international and former head coach of Crystal Palace, Nice, New York City FC and Strasbourg.
During his playing career, he pulled on the shirt for several of the biggest clubs in Europe, taking in spells at AC Milan, Arsenal, Juventus, Inter Milan and Manchester City. However, it is his stint with Arsenal for which he is most famous.
Vieira captained Arsenal from midfield and played an instrumental part in winning seven major trophies while with the Gunners.
Vieira won three Premier League titles and four FA Cups with the Gunners, before moving to Italy, winning four Serie A titles in a row with Inter Milan, as well as the 2009/10 UEFA Champions League.
The Frenchman was also a part of France's 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship-winning squads.
He stepped into management in 2013, joining Manchester City's Elite Development Squad before taking the reins at New York City in the MLS in 2016.
Vieira moved to Nice in Ligue 1 in June 2018, but only lasted until December 2020 when he was sacked after a run of five defeats.
Crystal Palace appointed him as their head coach in July 2021, leading the Eagles to 12th in the Premier League and the semi-final of the FA Cup in his first season in charge.
However, he was sacked by the South London club on March 17, 2023 after a winless start to the year.
Palace were sitting just three points above the drop zone after losing seven of their last 12 outings, and claiming just five points since the turn of the year.
In July 2023, Vieira was appointed head coach of Ligue 1 club Strasbourg, but left the club a year later by by mutual agreement.
Serie A side Genoa were Vieira's next destination, taking the reins at The Red and Blues in November 2024.
Earning legendary status at Arsenal
Patrick Vieira vs Roy Keane
Global success with France
Moving into management
Short spells at Crystal Palace and Strasbourg
Personal life
Net worth
Patrick Vieira News
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