P. Vieira

France · Manager · Genoa

13y In management

6 Clubs

4 Countries

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Latest news

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 23 Sept 2026

New coaches take centre stage as Afcon 2027 qualifying kicks off

Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard headline a wave of managerial arrivals as the road to East Africa begins.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 18 Sept 2026

Vieira calls Senegal job 'an absolute dream'

Born in Senegal but a World Cup winner with France, Patrick Vieira now returns home to lead the Teranga Lions.

rumourBBC SportOfficial source· 19 Aug 2026

Vieira's Senegal appointment clouded by contract and federation turmoil

Patrick Vieira's move to coach Senegal is far from sealed, with no signed contract and federation chaos.

transferThe GuardianOfficial source· 18 Aug 2026

Vieira takes Senegal job, returns to birthplace

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is back in football, leading the country of his birth.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 18 Aug 2026

Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

Former Arsenal captain returns to his birthplace to lead the Teranga Lions.

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Patrick Donalé Vieira
Born: 23 Jun 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Nationality: France
Clubs managed: 6
Current club: Genoa

Overview

Patrick Vieira (born 23 June 1976) is a French football manager. He currently manages Genoa. Vieira has previously managed Crystal Palace, New York City FC, Nice, Strasbourg, and Manchester City U19.

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