Premier League Hall of Fame: Patrick Vieira and Wayne Rooney have become the latest inductees in the Premier League Hall of Fame: The legend for Manchester United Wayne Rooney and the invincible captain for Arsenal, Patrick Vieira are the latest inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was launched last year itself and is the highest individual honor awarded to players by the Premier League. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest Football and Premier League news.
Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry were the first ones who got their names on the list for the Hall of Fame. Afterward, they were joined by Eric Cantona, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Roy Keane, Dennis Bergkamp, and David Beckham.
Premier League Hall of Fame: Patrick Vieira and Wayne Rooney have been inducted in the Premier League hall of Fame – Check Out
Premier League Hall of Fame: Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira was a dominant force in the midfield during his Arsenal days as he played for the club for nine years. During that time, he established himself as one of the finest players to have played in the Premier League.
Patrick was like whole in whole a complete package. Standing tall at 6’4, he could physically take on any player easily. But, he was also gifted as he was a complete technical player too.
Two players who combined talent and work-rate to become Premier League legends 🤩
It is our pleasure to announce @WayneRooney and @OfficialVieira as the first two 2022 Inductees of the #PLHallOfFame pic.twitter.com/WYv4bfCsgU
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 23, 2022
The Frenchman was an integral part of Gunner’s dressing room. Arsene Wenger selected him as the captain after the departure of Tony Adams in 2002. It was the season after where he led his side to one of their greatest ever seasons till now. The 2003/04 season saw Arsenal win the League title without losing a single match. This feat made them called the ‘Invincible’s’.
Patrick Vieira won the Premier League title thrice in his career and he previously lifted the trophy in1998, 2002. Meanwhile, he was also selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year six times in a row from 1998/99 to 2003/04. Only Steven Gerrard and Thierry Henry can match this feat.
Premier League Hall of Fame: Patrick Vieira and Wayne Rooney have been inducted in the Premier League hall of Fame – Check Out
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney wasted no time in making an impact in the Premier League. He was at that time the youngest ever goalscorer in the Premier League. He scored a stunning late winner against Arsenal back in 2002 October.
Rooney had scored 15 goals for Everton in the two-season he played for the Toffees. Then showcasing his talent at the International level in the Euro’s saw him making a big-money move to Manchester United.
A prodigy who became a legend 💫
Wayne Rooney mesmerised Evertonians from the age of 16 and went on to score 208 Premier League goals, winning 5 #PL titles at @ManUtd
The first 2022 Inductee to the #PLHallOfFame is @WayneRooney pic.twitter.com/l7BxzT3EGo
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 23, 2022
Rooney enjoyed the best of times of his career when he played at Old Trafford. He spent 13 long years with the Red Devils and also became their top goalscorer with 253 goals. He had won numerous trophies with the club which included five Premier League trophies.
Rooney was included in PFA Team of the Year three times. He was also named as PFA Player of the Year for the 2009/10 season. Meanwhile, he is the only player to have scored 200 goals and have 100 assists in the League. Alan Shearer is the only player in the League who has scored more goals.
Premier League Hall of Fame: Patrick Vieira and Wayne Rooney have been inducted in the Premier League hall of Fame – Check Out
