The Serbian centre-back took over the captaincy from Gary Neville earlier in the season and has been in majestic form - leading the defence by example and popping up with some useful goals up front.
Giggs thinks leading the side has played a role in his stunning performances.
In comments reported on the club's official website, the veteran said: "Taking over the captaincy can sometimes bring out the best in players, and I think it has with Vida.
"Some players just go up a notch when they get added responsibility. I've seen it happen before with Roy Keane and Eric Cantona.
"Vida's one of the best defenders this club has ever had and he leads by example week in, week out.
"He has been brilliant for us this season. He's a proper old-school defender and he just loves everything about his job: tackling, battling for possession and heading the ball clear. He's like Steve Bruce was in the way he puts his body on the line, week after week."
Vidic would have been disappointed that his side let in two goals against bottom club Wolves on Saturday to fall to their first defeat of the season.
He will be hoping that United return to their pedestal with a win over their city rivals in the Manchester derby on the coming Saturday.
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