How Good Was Patrick Vieira, Really?

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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.
Transcript and Sources: footballiconic.com/how-good-w...
Twitter: / theofficial_fi
Background music (Incredibly talented artists):
Song 1 (Prod Lakey Inspired): / chill-day
Song 2 (Prod Lakey Inspired): / better-days
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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@mrmeeseeks2534 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is actually so good

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

No, u

@dankeman5266 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wish and I’m pretty sure he explodes soon.

@Deano8888 2 жыл бұрын

@@dankeman5266 shocked how he hasn't blown up yet honesty. I've just been binge watching him and all of his videos are top class

@proudphillyfan3794 2 жыл бұрын

@@Deano8888 he has now

@JRoo97 Жыл бұрын

But how good is it, really?

@davidbowen6284 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@julesjules7097 Жыл бұрын

FACTS..!

@F3xEr Жыл бұрын

Not only Vieira but Gilberto Silva as well. Both were so good at defending ,two walls to try and break. Crazy btw Silva's nickname was "the invisible wall" so it fits good that you haven't mentioned him 😅

@pooyashirazi1991 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@cddb5408 2 жыл бұрын

He scored the most amount of Champions league semi-final goals than any other player right?

@mrpele8110 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Maximustard 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Tabish29 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@game1414 2 жыл бұрын

The Russian bought Chelsea though and we’d never be able to compete with that long term. Worse thing to happen

@finding_aether 3 жыл бұрын

Powerful, strong, quick, excellent dribbler, passer, good movement, strong in the air, aggresive tackler. I say his only weakness is his temper🤣

@k.kennedyo_f_f_i_c_i_a_l741 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bahriboy 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@gavinforeman6529 2 жыл бұрын

I thought Nicolas Anelka was Wenger's first ever signing as Arsenal manager.

@geeNi87 2 жыл бұрын

@@gavinforeman6529 Nico came one year later in 1997... patrick was signed in 1996

@burrusaga 2 жыл бұрын

Wenger is still the best

@darrenwilson8921 Жыл бұрын

United had a more 'influential' manager..? Did Fergies influence extend to UEFA competitions did it? I dont recall Arsenal being successful in the Champions league when Vieria was there? Thats Fergusons fault is it? Apart from that i agree with everything else you wrote; Vieria was exceptional talent with flaws..

@mojebi3804 Жыл бұрын

I can't say Vieira is "better" than Keane. They were very similar in the roles they fulfilled for their teams. Vieira was more skillful but Keane's force of will was something else. He would just find a way to win (his battle, the match, whatever). They were both great and I see nobody on their level in their positions around today.

@lalitthapa101 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Literally Mr Arsenal

@cathalmurphy3227 3 жыл бұрын

Get in we got another football Iconic video

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

They keep coming!

@joemcbride4644 Жыл бұрын

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.

@NoreeII 9 ай бұрын

Remember brother he arrived at Arsenal long before Gilberto Silva and had many midfield partners, for the club and for the French national team as well please don’t forget, but still enormous respect love Gilberto Silva also very very very underrated I agree with you on that part

@gladiatorscoops4907 4 ай бұрын

Vieira was at his best when he was partnered with Petit - they had an incredible understanding, when Vieira attacked, Petit dropped and then vice versa. It was like telepathy those 2 together. After Petit left Vieira would often be the more defensive minded CM next to someone like Parlour or Van Bronkhorst (to name a couple of players) but you lost a lot of what made Vieira so affective. So when they brought Gilberto in a proper DM it freed up Vieira to go back to being that more box to box CM again, who was as effective attacking as he was defending.

@franciscojaviergarcia8036 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ednaachieng360 2 жыл бұрын

Patric was one of the greatest linkmen l ever saw. I've great respect for him.

@TheJoker-um9tp Ай бұрын

When i first saw Vieira it was like watching an under 16s game with an adult playing in midfield. Powerful, athleticism, great touch. Passing. Brave . What a great era

@diarmuidkelleher5868 3 жыл бұрын

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

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Roy Keane, is that you??

@UncledadBFD 3 жыл бұрын

Denis Irwin isn't underrated at all. He's rated very highly

@ianbrassett5856 3 жыл бұрын

Get roy keane to make that film

@Smart1529 2 жыл бұрын

And now we wish him a successful managerial career.

@rickykilby4672 2 жыл бұрын

As a palace fan I echo your comments, he's doing great so far.

@hanklesacks 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bruhzinho5787 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@trevorlewatle1886 2 жыл бұрын

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

@barthomme6890 3 жыл бұрын

we will never witness another Patrick Vieira & Roy Keane in our lifetime...

@patinho5589 2 жыл бұрын

Well .. Yaya Toure was like Vieira at Man City, so we already have.

@MrYounis26 Жыл бұрын

@@patinho5589 lmao

@G30rg31415 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rl7012 3 жыл бұрын

l love your polite narration and vids. So nice to not have someone screaming and whining through the video. And also unlike many other football vids of this type, you don't point out the obvious. You say the stuff that people want to know. Thank you.

@Exposer247 2 жыл бұрын

The best CM of all time

@hanishabib2518 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best in all time.

@sherjeelrmalik 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing channel! Just found it in my recommendations..extremely underrated...Keep up the good work!

@pavelsmirnov6302 2 жыл бұрын

You do great vids! Thanks!

@Aj-wt1sv Жыл бұрын

Loved the rivalry between Vieira and keane.

@fourfour7168 3 жыл бұрын

aw mehn,i just love your videos mehn thank you keep em coming

@taranmathauda9688 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos they are so good and great quality and good music choice and goo narration

@BillyButcher91 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are brilliant, great content, thank you for your work

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers brother!!

@policebadger Жыл бұрын

Great channel. Keep up the good work 👍🏿

@johnnystorm5457 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Time stamps, I got to watch the contents of the video in the order I wanted 👌

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Gotchu

@Mathoose 2 жыл бұрын

Been binging all your vids. You’re so through dude! Crown at the end got a smile out of me so definitely dropped a like. You’re killing it

@colav0827 2 жыл бұрын

Best midfielder the prem has ever seen.

@nimbyard1342 2 жыл бұрын

Patrick is going to be a great manager.

@47killerhitman 2 жыл бұрын

he's doing a great job at Palace

@keyboarddancers7751 2 жыл бұрын

@@47killerhitman Absolutely. I see him at one of the biggest clubs anywhere in Europe in the not too distant future and maybe even the French national team.

@dadaMJ_1 Жыл бұрын

Best Football Channel on KZfaq of All Time. 💯💯❤️❤️👑🔥🔥

@Lufefe 2 жыл бұрын

Man like Paddy V 🔥⛹🏾‍♂️ Arsenal’s last great captain & central midfielder. Over a decade & a half & we still haven’t replaced him.

@GeekOT1 2 жыл бұрын

Diaby was his replacement, at least, in the attacking sense.

@Lufefe 2 жыл бұрын

@@GeekOT1 Yeah, but unfortunately he just couldn’t stay fit for the majority of a season, so for all intents and purposes, it’s like we didn’t really replace him.

@game1414 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lufefe some prick for Sunderland broke his ankle. Basically finished his career there & then. Never recovered.

@cremin13 3 жыл бұрын

Best KZfaq channel right here

@kaldrev4180 3 жыл бұрын

Every video is a banger🔥

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@7472wayne 3 жыл бұрын

Beast is accurate. So sad he’s been largely forgotten.

@TheOba89 2 жыл бұрын

Forgotten by who? Here we are talking about the man

@mohamedabdelkader8665 2 жыл бұрын

The best Channel ever.

@barcak1912 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed 👍 keep up the good work

@ambienceclarity1123 Жыл бұрын

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

@jasonleon1976 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching his debut as if it were yesterday. Never heard of the kid, but was very excited to see one of wengers first signings (possibly his first). After the match I remember thinking wow, what a talent we have at Arsneal. If you wanted to bottle and clone the perfect complete midfielder. It would be Viera.

@game1414 2 жыл бұрын

Same against Sheffield Wednesday. A little while before that I was told me we signed a tall guy from Milan. Never saw a player like him. Haven’t since.

@ptronaldo7529 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Quasiloks 2 жыл бұрын

He was phenomenal, still is.

@michaelredmond6236 3 жыл бұрын

Get this man to 10k he deserves it!

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

You an MVP! 👑👑

@mohsenalhazmi3915 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job man, your channel is perfect and it has A LOT of masterclass footballer. Can you do 16/18 back-to-back TRIPPLE champions league for Zizou's Madrid.

@sharvilmali437 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on Michael Carrick? He was underrated af

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@soulveiw 3 жыл бұрын

@@FootballIconic Please don't waste your time with that bullshit

@Mketsi2708 2 жыл бұрын

Please don't bother with that 🐮

@ugochukwumunachisoiwunze2597 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Zidane Fan but the media criminally glorified and made Zidane the most important player in Frances run to the 2006 World Cup final only those that followed Frances game in that tournament and leading up know Patrick Viera was the most important and best player for France in that tournament and had been for about 2yrs leading up to it

@seanentwistle7003 2 жыл бұрын

Dope Video

@Sleezykeegs 3 жыл бұрын

Your “like and subscribe” method comes across really well

@simonforrest2522 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful player..Always thought he should have scored more goals given the strike he had but... One of THE finest CMF players the Prem has ever seen without question..Plucked from AC Milan reserves..Woooow

@kieronmacdonald811 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid as per

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

My guy!

@SCOMPLETE7 Жыл бұрын

Best channel

@TheyCallHimShaddow Жыл бұрын

MY FAVOURITE PLAYER and the best midfielder ever. I pick him first choice over Thierry Henry and Tony Adams. Tony Adams was a better captain though. If only Arsene did not sell Petite. I am so glad Patrick is becoming a good manager.

@cynicalfaith1084 3 жыл бұрын

quality content

@fatdaddy1996 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone talks about how Wenger's methods gave 5 years extra life to Arsenal's back four, but it was sticking Vieira in front of them that mattered most.

@alhajimuhsin9895 2 жыл бұрын

He was a beast during his playing day's.

@sandyrl7085 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing videos man! Could you make a video about Hugo Sanchez? I feel like he is underappreciated considering his insane statistics :)

@vardhamankathariya2910 3 жыл бұрын

Patrick Vieira is God of DMF's ...👊

@gittipoos 2 жыл бұрын

As a gooner for over 40 years, Patrick was THE best player and captain that Arsenal ever had. It was Arsene's biggest mistake to sell him and replace him with the lightweight Fabregas. He should have stayed and become Arsene's no2, taking over from him. That would have been amazing. I'm sure that he will have success at Palace and, hopefully, come home to replace Arteta.

@game1414 2 жыл бұрын

I remember a guy saying Rocastle was as good as Vieira. He left just when I started following them so didn’t experience that. He look great though.

@kino6395 3 жыл бұрын

im still blown away by the quality of your vids and the low levels of attention they receive. If possible you should cover players like Antonio Puerta of Seville its a heavy story and out of your norm, but its a perfect example of the football world at its best after a horrible turn of events.

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Never heard of this one. Will definitely look into it!

@jayfliplee 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh loving the overhand right by Keane 😃 10:16

@urzdues3321 Жыл бұрын

Best player I have ever seen in my life

@robertoflores9080 Жыл бұрын

I was a kid living in the states in the 90s so watching the prem or being exposed to any other football league was pretty much non existent for me even though I I played football like many kids do when theyre small in the USA. That being said, I would've wished with all my heart to have watched these classic matches and pretty much only in Fifa did I truly get exposed to a player like Vieira searching videos and stuff of his matches and interviews... Suffice to say, If I could choose only one Moments Icon in Fifa every year, it's this man. I know it's just a game but seeing him running around bossing my opponents players and seeing his huge in game model bring a big smile to my face. It's stupid but a card like his in the game just makes me enjoy the game that much more and of course, his contribution to the real life game is just special.

@mathiasbones9345 3 жыл бұрын

No doubt you will reach million subs if you keep this up, as a millienial this is very interesting.

@pringleton 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love a nostalgic video on Kinkladze or Juninho, maybe Ravanelli who's a bit more high profile. Darren Huckerby or even Craig Bellamy, some of the forgotten gems of the Prem

@____aris 2 жыл бұрын

one of the greatest midfielders to ever play the game.

@chriscole6460 2 жыл бұрын

this guy use to do Everything , and he wouldn’t go down never . 🙌🏾

@chriswinspear7965 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@aaronryan8979 3 жыл бұрын

Vieira in my opinion is the best and most complete midfielder to play in the league

@kingdj2451 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@V-Odyssey 3 жыл бұрын

10:13 Fight replay brought to you by Modelo Light.. brewed with a fighting spirit!

@claybonc 2 жыл бұрын

I love that in a toxic football community, you remain wholesome and unbiased. You seem like a good guy to have a football debate with lol

@neilalexander4255 2 жыл бұрын

He AND Robert Pires were exceptional. World Class for days.

@FatTodd Жыл бұрын

That arsenal team had that a classy aura. Gentlemen that could break your legs. They were my favourite team when i move to England

@samarthsareen7697 3 жыл бұрын

Next video on how good was Allesandro Del Piero or Roberto Baggio.

@rasaqoniguguru7108 2 жыл бұрын

Why this channels post so good?

@emirates111 2 жыл бұрын

People compare him to Keane.. not only was he a better leader & defensively superior but he was on another planet technically. Ferguson attempted to buy him multiple times throughout the rivaly of Wenger V Fergie.. I dont understand how they are compared.

@tree82 3 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing comments recommending players so I want to recommend my favourite player, van Persie. Also great video as always.

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

😉

@ammarmoolla8229 3 жыл бұрын

Great taste. I don’t find many people with the same favourite player as me

@gooner3654 2 жыл бұрын

The best ever central midfielder the EPL has ever had.

@Kitto0 2 жыл бұрын

Benchmark in everything even to this day, but EPL people don’t talk much about him cause he isn’t British. Wenger made a terrible call by letting him go early, even at 29 it seems like he could’ve played another 5 years minimum at Arsenal & could’ve taught thing or two about winning league to the next gen & maybe dynamics of English league would be slightly different than what it is now

@gladiatorscoops4907 4 ай бұрын

Vieira was done by the 04/05 season, he was struggling with lots of niggling injuries. Thats why he sold him - Wenger stated that Vieira was never going to have a long career at the top of his game because his physiology wasn't up for it. He was this big, rangey footballer, strong and powerful but playing in the PL in the most combatitive position it was taking a toll on Vieira's tall rangey but powerful frame. Unlike other top midfielders at the time like Lamps, or Scholes - Vieira's game was so much about his physical domination of the midfield that when his mobility and athleticism would be lost he would struggle to cope against the best opponents. and Wenger was right, just a season or 2 later later when he came back to Highbury with Juve - he was a shadow of the player he once was - Fabrigas ran rings around him. As good as Fabrigas was Prime Vieira would have eaten Fabrigas for breakfast.

@ryanguilbert3425 2 жыл бұрын

Dope

@linuxjodi4311 3 жыл бұрын

Mate, you should make a video about Inzaghi..❤️

@04foreverinvincible69 2 жыл бұрын

Cannot believe people compare gerrard to this man

@LuisSuarez14690 Жыл бұрын

He and Henry were the only i was afraid of when they played several times against my ''99-04'' , Panathinaikos team which was the basis of 2004 Greek national team that won the 2004 Euro. No one was both strong and technical in the highest level as he was.

@michaelkonstantinou858 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid would like to see Paul Merson cheers

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! Great shout

@jesusisjerryallahistom 2 жыл бұрын

I want Vieira as Arsenal manager now, Arteta out now.

@MrYounis26 Жыл бұрын

Arteta did more for arsenal though

@Jenkdog14 9 ай бұрын

Man Vieira in his prime was too good. He was a brick wall in midfield with incredible strength, pace and stamina. He tackled like a center back and he passed like a deep lying playmaker. He also had really fantastic ball control and dribbling, rarely losing the ball. Such a complete player… He’d be that guy in FIFA with all 80+ stats. He’s the best box-to-box/defensive midfielder in PL history. Not only was he great for Arsenal though, he was a key part of the French teams that made it to two finals (he was really good in both 1998 and 2006) and the 2000 Euro.

@dantshaw 3 жыл бұрын

You had to see him play during that time to really understand his value. Stats in his case don't mean anything. He was a breathtaking player. He was everything you wanted from a central midfielder, and at 6"4, with the pace and balance of a much shorter player, had an edge over other great players of his type. If I could say one thing about him in an Arsenal shirt- he steadied the ship every time he got the ball. They've been missing it ever since.

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

In a weird way, Fabregas was arguably one of the worst things that happened to Arsenal

@davidc5170 3 жыл бұрын

@@FootballIconic Well I wouldn't blame Fabregas, I would blame Wenger for abandoning the type of midfielders he had in Petit and Vera and Silva do an extent and going with small diminutive players like Rosicky, Carzorla and not playing a Vera type next to them. Arsenal where crying out for a cdm for years and did nothing about it.

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidc5170 Oh I definitely don't blame Fabregas, which I why I prefaced it with "in a weird way" haha. He was brilliant. But Fabregas was the reason that Wenger abandoned the Vieira type players.

@1980dannya 2 жыл бұрын

Abou Diaby was his natural successor but unfortunately could not stay fit.

@game1414 2 жыл бұрын

@@1980dannya True. Vieira said he was better. Broke his ankle & never recovered. We’ll never know.

@isakdinhox1451 3 жыл бұрын

Yes favourite youtuber yes

@FootballIconic 3 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@ShaneJoshua1980 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as Wenger strayed away from the power we lost something. Vieria was a beast.

@colingeddes2172 2 жыл бұрын

Viera. World class. Simple as that!

@pandaman1331 Жыл бұрын

What I miss about this era is that midfielders were one or two degrees more offensive than midfielders nowadays. Vieira as a defensive midfielder had seasons with 5 scorer points or even more. Thos wold be numbes central midfielders nowadays have. And central and offensive midfielders back then had astronomical numbers compared to today. Back then even defensive midfielders were very technical and skilled. But looking at it now, it seems like we are returning to an era with skilled and offensive midfielders.

@rodeo9598 3 жыл бұрын

As a united fan my god this guy was so good

@MrMallum 2 жыл бұрын

Style and Steel

@majinmanbhakun6540 2 жыл бұрын

I think the best way to measure how good an attacking midfielders like Vieira is to total and average his critical passes, ball control, ball retention, passes completed, goals scored, assists, etc and all the other skills necessary for an AMF.

@leemc5646 Жыл бұрын

He's a centre midfielder not an attacking midfielder.