Has there ever been a player like him in world football? I ask that question because I cant remember a better player in his position ever. If there was a prototype of the perfect Defensive/Central midfielder it would be Patrick Viera. For almost 10 years scouts and coaches across the premier league, tried to bring in the big, athletic,skilful type of midfielder but not even a single one comes to even half the ability of Pat.
I know United fans will say Keane was a better player but I think they were different players & I don't like to compare Patrick to Keane, its a bit like Messi & Ronaldo, its a pointless comparison. I'm sorry but Essien was nowhere near Pat, neither was Makelele, Toure.
The closest player for me is Rikaard & even then I did not watch him enough to form a decent opinion. In a season where Modric will probably be crowned the best player in the world I cant help but think why almost 13 years since he left I haven't seen a player as good as Pat was.
Remembering Patrick Viera
posted on 22/9/18
Is he dead?
posted on 22/9/18
Of course there are players now who can do similar jobs. Busquets for example is very much like Vieira. He can defend and position himself to transfer the ball forward quickly.
What made Vieira unique at the time was that he was the first to do the role that in past required two players. That allowed his midfield partner to concentrate on covering counter attacks.
posted on 22/9/18
comment by Randomer (U5245)
posted 18 hours, 13 minutes ago
“I'm sorry but Essien was nowhere near Pat, neither was Makelele, Toure.”
Excuse me sir, your bias is showing
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My response to the old 'who's better, Lampard or Gerrard' argument was, "Neither, Essien's better than both!"
Shame three awful injuries wrecked his career.
Not saying Viera wasn't a great player though!
posted on 22/9/18
comment by BrummieBlue! (U3487)
posted 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
comment by Randomer (U5245)
posted 18 hours, 13 minutes ago
“I'm sorry but Essien was nowhere near Pat, neither was Makelele, Toure.”
Excuse me sir, your bias is showing
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My response to the old 'who's better, Lampard or Gerrard' argument was, "Neither, Essien's better than both!"
Shame three awful injuries wrecked his career.
Not saying Viera wasn't a great player though!
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Its not like I would care even if you thought Paddy was sheit. Just dont think Essien is comparable anyway
posted on 22/9/18
But we don't care if you don't care that we might think that Paddy was $hit!
posted on 22/9/18
A lot of people didnt even think he was the best when he was playing. I preferred Viera but most neutrals I know preferred Roy Keane
posted on 22/9/18
posted on 22/9/18
comment by Gwen Doozy (U16927)
posted 4 hours, 45 minutes ago
A lot of people didnt even think he was the best when he was playing. I preferred Viera but most neutrals I know preferred Roy Keane
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Nah they did, The media just liked to put the spotlight on his red cards and made it appear he was an inferior player but everyone knew he was a monster
posted on 23/9/18
Why do people think he was a dm ffs. All you have to say be is big and black and you're automatically a dm
posted on 23/9/18
RIP Viera
Was a good player