Zidane

Zinedine Yazid Zidane, commonly known simply as Zidane, is a French former professional footballer and manager born on June 23, 1972, in Marseille. He played as an attacking midfielder and is celebrated for his technical elegance, vision, ball control, and goal-scoring ability. Zidane began his senior career with Cannes, moved to Bordeaux (1992–1996), then Juventus (1996–2001), and finished his playing career at Real Madrid (2001–2006).

Internationally, Zidane earned 108 caps for France and scored 31 goals. He captained the national team to victory at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, including two goals in the final, and helped France win Euro 2000. His individual accolades include the Ballon d’Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year, both awarded in 1998. At the club level, he won domestic titles in France, Italy, and Spain, and captured the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in 2002, scoring a famous winning volley in the final.

After retiring as a player, Zidane became a manager. He led Real Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018, a historic achievement. He later returned to Real Madrid for a second managerial spell in 2021. Zidane is widely regarded as one of the greatest French players of all time and is frequently cited among the best players of his generation for his impact on the game and his success at the highest levels of football.