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France · 1998–2000

Patrick Vieira

Legend CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchorleader
Rating
91
Caps
107
Goals
6
Life
1976
Clubs
AS Cannes, Arsenal, Inter Milan
Honours
Hall of Fame 2022
#11
Editorial rank of 33 for France
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The midfield engine of Arsenal’s Invincibles, his imposing physicality and leadership drove France to World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 glory. Career record: 107 caps and 6 goals for France; club career at AS Cannes, Arsenal, Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 2022.

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Career record

1993–1995AS Cannes
1995–1996AC Milan
1996–2005Arsenal
2005–2006Juventus
2006–2010Inter Milan
2010–2011Manchester City
France107 caps, 6 goals

Shared the era

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The world's great CDMs

Around Vieira in the almanac

One rank above: N'Golo Kanté at #10.

One rank below: Alain Giresse at #12.

France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.