Patrick Vieira
Football manager and midfielder, Arsenal
Born
June 23rd, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Born in France, a professional footballer played as a midfielder and later transitioned into management. Enjoyed a successful career at Arsenal, winning three Premier League titles and four FA Cups. Captained the team during the 'Invincibles' season in 2003-2004, when the club went unbeaten in the league. After leaving Arsenal, played for Inter Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles. Transitioned into coaching, managing clubs in Major League Soccer and the English Football League.
Won three Premier League titles with Arsenal
Captained Arsenal during the unbeaten 2003-2004 season
Won multiple Serie A titles with Inter Milan
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