- Former footballer; who played for Cannes (1993-1995), AC Milan (1995-1996), Arsenal (1996-2005), Juventus (2005-2006), Inter Milan (2006-2010), and Manchester City (2010-2011).
- Won 107 caps and scored 6 goals for France between 1997 and 2009. World Cup winner in 1998 & European Championship winner in 2000. He also played in the 2002 and 2006 World Cup tournaments.
- Vieira's family moved to Paris, France, when he was 8 years old. He didn't return to Senegal until 2003.
- Honours with Arsenal: Premier League (1998, 2002, 2004), FA Cup (1998, 2002, 2003, 2005), Community Shield (1998, 1999, 2002, 2004). Honours with Inter Milan: Serie A (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), Supercoppa Italiana (2006, 2008), UEFA Champions League (2010). Honours with Manchester City: FA Cup (2011).
- Succeeded legendary defender Tony Adams as Arsenal captain after his retirement in 2002, remaining captain until he joined Juventus in 2005.
- Born in Senegal to a Cabo Verdean mother and a Gabonese father.
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