Zidane is a terrific professional and one of the best footballers. Zidane is revered as a superb captain and dribbler who also possesses a magic touch, keen vision, and a firm grasp of the game’s foundations. He was a top performer in his era regarding handling and catching the ball. Zidane had 108 caps for his country and scored 31 times. When Zidane was young, he developed a deep love for soccer. People back then had no idea that his incredible soccer skills would go on to make him a legend. For France, he had a remarkable career arc that included victories at the 1998 and 2000 FIFA World Cups and the European Championships. As a player, he was France’s most notable star. Zidane has won numerous prestigious trophies for his play, such as “FIFA World Player of the Year” and the “Ballon d’Or.” When he retired in 2006, he was honored for his years of service to the sport by receiving the “FIFA World Cup Golden Ball.”
Biography of Lionel Messi
- Real Name: Zinedine Yazid Zidane
- Other/Nickname: Zinedine Yazid Zidane, Zizou
- Profession: Football Player
- Position: Attacking midfielder
- Best Performance: Roy Keane vs. Juventus | 1999
Physical Status:
- Height: In Feet Inches-6′ 1″
- Weight: In Kilograms-80 kg
- Body Measurements: Chest:40 inches, Waist:30.5 inches, Biceps:13.5 inches
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Bald
Personal Life:
- Date Of Birth: June 23, 1972
- Place Of Birth: la Castellane, Marseille, France
- Nationality: Algerian, French
- Hometown: Marseille
- School: N/A
- College: N/A
- Highest Education qualification: A two-year university diploma in sports management (2011-2014)
Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Véronique Fernández (1994)
- Children: Enzo Zidane Fernández (March 24, 1995), Luca Zidane Fernández (May 13, 1998), Theo Zidane Fernández (May 18, 2002), Elyaz Zidane Fernández (December 26, 2005)
- Parents: Father-Smail Zidane, Mother- Malika Zidane
- Siblings: Farid Zidane, Madjid Zidane, Nourredine Zidane (Brother), Lila Zidane (Sister)
- Religion: Muslim
- Other Hobbies: Playing football, Watching Movies, Video games, Watching TV series Swimming
Career Statistics:
- Debut Club: For Cannes against Nantes on May 18, 1989.
- Debut International: 1998 FIFA World Cup
- Current Team: Zidane coached Real Madrid Castilla in June 2014.
- Shirt Number: 21
Achievements:
- Zidane was named the “FIFA World Player of the Year” thrice in 1998, 2000, and 2003. He has also won the “FIFA 100 Greatest Living Footballers” award and the “FIFA World Cup Golden Ball.” He was on the “FIFA World Cup Dream Team” and the “FIFA World Cup All-Star Team.”
- In 1998, Zidane won the “Ballon d’Or” award. He won the award for “European Player of the Year” in 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
- He is one of a small group of great players who have won both the “FIFA World Player of the Year” and “Ballon d’Or” awards.
- Zidane got the “French Player of the Year” award twice, in 1998 and 2002.
Lesser-Known Facts About Zinedine Zidane:
- Zidane is known as one of the best football players who has ever lived. He is known for having rare skills like great vision, excellent ball technique, and the ability to score with either leg.
- Zinedine will also be remembered for what he did as a football player. He won many titles with the French national team, including the Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, World Cup, and European Cup titles.
- Zidane won the Ballon d’Or, now called the FIFA Ballon d’Or, for being the best European player of the year.
- He was also in print ads for Louis Vuitton deluxe luggage in 2010.
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