Vieira began his professional career at Cannes, where his standout performances led to a move to AC Milan.

Vieira joined Arsenal for a fee of £3.5 million and established himself as a dominant box-to-box midfielder.

Vieira was named captain of Arsenal and played a crucial role in the team's success, including an unbeaten Premier League season.

Vieira moved to Juventus but quickly departed after the club was relegated due to the Calciopoli scandal. He then signed with Inter Milan, where he won four consecutive league titles.

Vieira joined Manchester City and won another FA Cup before retiring in 2011.