Best DMF in the game?
Show me a better DMF than the mighty Vieira.
I've used Anchor man, Orchestrators and other Destroyers before, but this Arsenal Destroyer Patrick Vieira is on another level.
The first thing you notice is his presence. It genuinely feels like he's covering every inch of grass. You don't even have to manually drag him around the pitch all the time, his positioning and defensive AI are ridiculous. Loose ball? Vieira is there. Counterattack? Vieira is already cutting the passing lane. Second ball? Somehow, he's the first to it.
The best part is how versatile he is.
As a DMF:
He's an absolute wall. Once he's in front of an attacker, it's basically game over. His combination of defensive engagement, tackling, physical contact, and insane leg coverage means very few players get past him cleanly. Through balls that would normally split your midfield just get intercepted by those long Vieira legs.
As a CMF:
This is where he surprised me the most. Even though he's a Destroyer, he almost plays like a Box-to-Box midfielder. He wins the ball, carries it forward, supports attacks, then somehow makes it back to stop the counter. His work rate is unbelievable.
Then there's the aerial game.
Vieira dominates in the air against almost everyone. Corners, goal kicks, long clearances—it doesn't matter. If the ball goes up, there's a good chance Vieira is winning it. That alone kills so many opponent build-ups before they even start.
His physicality is another cheat code. Shoulder-to-shoulder duels feel unfair. Even against strong forwards, he simply bullies people off the ball. Combined with his long stride and reach, he's constantly stealing possession without even looking like he's trying.
The only real weakness is that he's not the most creative passer compared to orchestrators, but honestly, that's not why you're using him. Win the ball, play a simple pass, and let your attackers cook.
I wish I had enough skill points to give him Acrobatic clearance, weighted pass and gamesmanship. Regardless of that, he still dominates.
My verdict: 10/10.
Once you've played enough matches with him, it's hard to imagine your midfield without him.