Patrick Vieira French Footballer Born 1976 in Dakar

Patrick Vieira · association football player and association football coach · French

50years old

677KInstagram, October 2026

2social accounts

Patrick Vieira Quick Facts

Profession: Sports
Date of Birth: 23 June 1976 (Age 50 Years Old)
Birthplace: Dakar
Nationality: French
Birth Sign: Cancer
Height: 192 cm (6' 4")

Biography

Born on 23 June 1976 in Dakar, Patrick Vieira is a French footballer. He is listed with France men's national association football team (1997–2009) and Arsenal F.C. (1996–2005) among his teams.

Career

On the field, he is listed as a defensive midfielder. The earliest team listed is AS Cannes, from 1993. His 8 listed teams include France men's national association football team, Arsenal F.C. and Inter Milan. The longest stint listed is 12 years with France men's national association football team. At France men's national association football team (1997–2009), his team-mates on record include Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet and Bixente Lizarazu. Arsenal F.C. team-mates from the same years include David Seaman, Lee Dixon and Thierry Henry.

Recognition

His awards include the Knight of the Legion of Honour (1998). His other honours include the Premier League Hall of Fame (2022) and the Premier League Player of the Season (2001). In total, he has received 3 awards.

Teams

8 teams

Years	Team	Position
1993–1995	AS Cannes	Defensive midfielder
1995–1996	AC Milan	Defensive midfielder
1995–1996	France national under-21 association football team	Defensive midfielder
1996–2005	Arsenal F.C.	Defensive midfielder
1997–2009	France men's national association football team	Defensive midfielder
2005–2006	Juventus FC	Defensive midfielder
2006–2010	Inter Milan	Defensive midfielder
2010–2011	Manchester City F.C.	Defensive midfielder

Awards and nominations

3 won, 0 nominated

Year	Award	Result
2022	Premier League Hall of Fame	Won
2001	Premier League Player of the Season	Won
1998	Knight of the Legion of Honour	Won

Patrick Vieira on Social Media

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Instagram @officialpatrickvieira 677K 677,073 followers, as of October 2026

X (Twitter) @OfficialVieira

Instagram stats

Data as of 11 October 2026

Followers: 677K @officialpatrickvieira
Engagement rate: 6.14% well above average for accounts this size
Average likes: 41,105
Average comments: 467 Based on the last 12 posts

Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.

Patrick Vieira Photos

Photo: Steindy (talk) 01:25, 29 November 2009 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Steindy (talk) 01:25, 29 November 2009 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Steindy (talk) 01:25, 29 November 2009 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Patrick Vieira?

Patrick Vieira is 50 years old, born on 23 June 1976 in Dakar.

What is Patrick Vieira known for?

Patrick Vieira is a defensive midfielder who has played for France men's national association football team and Arsenal F.C..

How tall is Patrick Vieira?

Patrick Vieira is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.

What is Patrick Vieira’s nationality?

Patrick Vieira is French, born in Dakar.

Has Patrick Vieira won any awards?

Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Premier League Hall of Fame (2022).

Sources

Wikidata (Q46347), accessed October 2026
Follower counts: dated individually above
Photo: Simon Heseltine · CC BY-SA 4.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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