Arsenal legend and former captain Patrick Vieira has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, cementing his legendary status in the top flight of English football. The Frenchman is one of two initial inductees for the 'class of 2022', joined by ex-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.
Vieira, 45, joined in 1996 from AC Milan, having only made a few competitive appearances for the Rossoneri. While he came to England with mystery, you’d be hard pressed to find someone that didn’t recognise him when he left the club in 2005 for Juventus.
The midfielder became Gunners captain in 2002 following the retirement of Tony Adams, showing his ability to lead a group that went on to become “The Invincibles” and went a full Premier League season without a defeat. His three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and numerous individual awards speak for themselves, but that wouldn’t stop the praise flooding in for him.
