Happy birthday! Patrick Vieira turns 49 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 49 on Monday, Jun. 23, 2025.

Patrick Vieira is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Patrick Vieira has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vieira, a cultural icon

Born in Dakar on June 23, 1976, Patrick Vieira's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Vieira's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Patrick hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Patrick Vieira as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Patrick, you're the best!

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