Patrick Vieira Tactics & Formations As Coach

A new wave of young managers his coming and some have already gained experience in top clubs.

These new managers can be split in two segments: young German managers like Julian Nagelsmann, Manuel Baum or Alexander Nouri who start their coaching journey early. And former top players who are often blamed for their lack of experience as managers.

Here we will focus on Patrick Vieira who is in the second part and especially interesting in how he grows as a manager.

On the way to manager

On July 14 2011, at the age of 35, the former French international decided to put an end to his football career after a disappointing season in Manchester City. The ex-midfielder remains in City to represent the club in the UK and abroad.

Thanks to his experience, Vieira also has an expanded role within the club especially with young people. For two years, he goes around all sections of the club, from management to supervision, through training.

For the 2013-2014 season, Patrick Vieira is appointed coach of the reserve team (U21) of Manchester City. The French replaces the Italian Attilio Lombardo, who leaves the club at the same time as his compatriot and former coach of the first team, Roberto Mancini. Vieira then holds his UEFA B coaching license for a year and wishes to be given a role closer to the field.

His results with Manchester City youth teams are not perfect  moreover with an important stuff supporting the team  as we can see on the graphic below.

Coaching in MLS

When he come in New York City  a “subsidiary” club of Manchester City  expectations are more important, especially due to the youth of the club.

After a very good first season, finishing second of the East Conference with 16 wins, 9 draw and 9 loses, they lose in conference semifinals against Columbus Crew SC.

This good course is not necessar