How Good Was Patrick Vieira, Really?

The Invincible Arsenal side that tormented the Premier League will forever be remembered as one of the best to set foot on the pitch.

Having said that; how good was the man that led this team to battle week in and week out?

If you haven't guess by now (or read the title above), I'm talking about the main man, Patrick Vieira.

Background music (Incredibly talented artists):

00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Early life and AC Milan
04:55 - Instant Impact at Arsenal
08:34 - French domination
09:25 - Patrick Vieira vs Roy Keane
10:17 - Double double, invincibility and Exit
12:34 - Drama in Italy (Calciopoli)
14:17 - Closing thoughts

Producer: Tinashe Chipako
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[PaddyVieira]

To beat Arsenal back then you had to win the midfield battle with Vieira. People forget how influential he was to that team. He bossed the midfield like I've rarely seen any other player do. He was more skillful than Roy Keane, more attack minded, accurate defensively and skillful than Edgar Davids.

He was the best CMF/DMF in the Premiership in his prime.

[pooyashirazi]

I have been an Arsenal fan since 2002, he was the best goddamn captain I ever saw on the pitch, not only for Arsenal but for any team since then!

[mrpele]

The best I've seen play in the flesh, simply a colossus. On his day no-one could get anywhere near him.

[Maximustard]

Patrick was world-class, he was loved and hated, because he was so good.

[k.kennedyo_f_f_i_c_i_a_l]

He is one of the best DM in pes, literally a beast 😎

[lalitthapa]

You need to make one on Tony Adams.Please
The polls last time clearly showed just how much underrated he is and how for many people arsenal is just the invincibles team.
Really sad considering his legacy and contributions to the club and what he means to the fans and the club.Hope people get to know about him more.

[chriswinspear]

Man Utd Fan, Viera is the best midfielder the premier league ever seen for me, he goes in my theam 1st, then maybe Keano next to him.

[bruhzinho]

Vieira is my favourite midfielder and you've analysed his game and his history in a really immaculate but yet so interesting manner. Your channel definitely deserves more recognition. keep it up mate!

[cathalmurphy]

Get in we got another football Iconic video

[bahriboy]

Decent round up. Couple of things I'd mention:

- He was Wenger's first signing, not one of them, which is a massive statement of Wenger's talent spotting ability.

- He made an immediate impact, as in from his debut, & he dominated in the league instantly.

- He was a superior player than Keane, & Keane would admit that himself Keane onky won more due to playing for United which had a very 'influential' manager & more resources.

- Vieira in summer after invincible season was allowed to talk to Real, who had been after him for yrs, but ended up not going as he was offered sub-galactico wages - typical stupidity from Perez. Due to that he ended up staying & left next summer on our terms.

- You didn't mention that he was never truly replaced, & that him & Edu leaving together hurt Arsenal massively.

Kudos for emphasising his lovely touch & technical ability, he was a beast but a very gifted & elegant one.

The clips & photos from his younger days were great to see as well, kudos there too.

[diarmuidkelleher]

Already know this video is gonna be quality!, Denis Irwin is a shout! ( underrated)

[franciscojaviergarcia]

One of my favourite players to watch when I was a kid. Always impressed by his tackling and passing abilities.

[hanklesacks]

Legend pat, so technical, so physical. One of the best mids of all time.

[ImYourHuckleberry_]

Wengers biggest blunder was dismantling the invincibles straight away. I think the owners wanted him to get $$ from them to pay for the Emirates. And Vieira is the 1 we haven't come close to replacing ever since. You're right that his feats with Arsenal cannot all be quantified.

[urzdues]

Best player I have ever seen in my life

[Grg]

The guy was a best, a sheer force of nature on the midfield.Damn football was so exciting back then

[finding_aether]

Powerful, strong, quick, excellent dribbler, passer, good movement, strong in the air, aggresive tackler.

I say his only weakness is his temper🤣

[trevorlewatle]

The perfect midfielder, blest to have had hiim as our captain at Arsenal.

[joemcbride]

Although Vieira was one of the most important players in that Arsenal team,
His midfield partner Gilberto always gets overlooked.
It was Gilberto's defensive solidness that allowed Vieira to shine.

[ambienceclarity]

He was the embodiment of the phrase "engine/heart of the team"