Zinedine Yazid Zidane, also widely recognized as Zizou, is a French highly qualified football manager and retired attacking midfielder. He was born on June 23, 1972. Zidane’s first encounter with football occurred in Castellane when he participated in games played there by neighbourhood kids as a five-year-old on the Place Tartane, 80 by a 12-yard plaza that functioned as the complex’s central gathering place. Bla Slikovi, Enzo Francescoli, and Jean-Pierre Papin were listed by Zidane as his childhood heroes in July 2011. Zidane received his first player’s permit at the age of 10 after joining the youth squad of US Saint-Henri, a nearby Castellane club. Zidane joined SO Septèmes-les-Vallons after playing for US Saint-Henri for a year and a half. Robert Centenero, the Septèmes coach, persuaded the club’s director to sign Zidane.
One of the finest coaches on the planet, he most recently led the Spanish team Real Madrid. Zidane was a playmaker best known for his grace, perspective, passing, ball handling, and strategy. He was commonly considered as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Prior to becoming one of the top players in the French Ligue 1 at Bordeaux, Zidane began his career at Cannes. He transferred to the Italian team Juventus in 1996, where he earned various awards, including two Serie A championships.
Zidane started his coaching career with Real Madrid Castilla after quitting playing. Prior to leading the first team in 2016, he held the job for two years. Zidane conquered the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, La Liga, a Supercopa de Espana, and made history by being the first coach to capture the Champions League 3 times in succession during his first two and a half seasons in charge.
Zinedine Zidane Biography
Real Name : Zinedine Yazid Zidane
Nickname: Zizou
Profession: Professional football manager and former player
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Teams Coached/Mentored: Real Madrid CF
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Zinedine Zidane Physical Status:
Height: 1.85m
Weight: in kilograms- 80Kg
Eye colour: Green
Hair colour: Bald
Zinedine Zidane Personal Life:
Date of Birth: June 23, 1972
Place of Birth: La Castellane Marseille, France
School: Not Known
College: University of Limoges
Highest Educational Qualifications: Graduation
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Hobbies: Listening to music and watching movies
Zinedine Zidane Family
Mother’s name: Malika Zidane
Father’s Name: Zinedine Zidane
Siblings Name : Lila Zidane (Sister), Nourredine Zidane, Farid Zidane and Madjid Zidane (Brother)
Relationship Status: Married
Spouse Name : Véronique Zidane
Children’s Name : Theo Zidane Fernández, Enzo Zidane, Luca Zidane and Elyaz Zidane Fernández (Sons)
Zinedine Zidane Achievements
- He was included in Pelé’s FIFA 100 ranking of the top 100 active players in the world in 2004.
- Zidane was chosen for the All-Star team and went on to win the 1998 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice in the championship game.
- He was crowned Player of the Tournament and the UEFA Euro 2000 champion.
- At the 2006 World Cup, he also won the Golden Ball for Tournament Player.
- Zidane conquered the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, La Liga, a Supercopa de Espana, and made history by being the first mentor to triumph in the Champions League 3 consecutive times during his first two and a half seasons in charge.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Zinedine Zidane
- Philippe Sollers, a novelist, proposed that Zinedine Zidane take office as France’s prime minister.
- He has a song to his credit, which was rendered by Melbourne-based Vaudeville Smash.
- He began his football career with AS Cannes, a team that competes in France’s fifth level.
- In the FIFA World Cup, he received the most red cards of any player in history with six.
- Zidane is a Muslim by faith, however, he does not regularly observe the religion. His family is an immigrant from Algeria.
