From the moment he stepped onto the Highbury turf, you sensed that Patrick Vieira would be something special.
The 20-year-old became the hub of the Arsenal side, was pivotal to the early success of Arsène Wenger's era and gives our Dream Team a world-class powerhouse to kick off its midfield quartet.
It’s hard to fathom now that Vieira was a relative unknown when he
arrived alongside Wenger in 1996. He went on to help reinvigorate the
Club with two domestic Doubles and an historic unbeaten Premier League
campaign.
Under the guidance of his compatriot, Vieira blossomed into one of
the world’s finest, a remarkable athlete who could both win the ball and
distribute it effectively.
Vieira is a perfect addition to our all-time XI because his graft
went hand-in-hand with craft. The composure and quality of his passing
means that, as well as quelling the threat of the opposition, he would
be a vital cog in our Dream Team machine.
His bite and enthusiasm made him one of Arsenal’s most influential
players and, although his goals weren’t frequent, when they did arrive
they were invariably spectacular or crucial.
And if the all-time XI are ever up against it, no one will have more
passion for the cause than Vieira. Who can forget those infamous battles
with Manchester United captain Roy Keane?
Our Dream Team now has its driving force.
NO 4 PATRICK VIEIRA
Centre midfield
Appearances: 406
Goals: 33
Selected in 93 per cent of teams
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