Zinedine Zidane

Attacking Midfielder · 53 yrs

Legend

Player Profile

Three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and 1998 World Cup champion. Defined elegance on the football pitch with sublime ball control, vision, and the ability to produce magic in the biggest moments. Later became one of the most successful managers in Champions League history.

Tactical Role

The ultimate big-game midfielder. Operated between the lines with peerless first touch and body feints. Could control the tempo of any match and possessed extraordinary composure under pressure.

Key Strengths

First Touch Composure

Bio

Born 1972-06-23 (53)

Birthplace 16th arrondissement of Marseille

Height 185 cm

Nationality France

Foot Right

Positions attacking midfielder, midfielder

Club Career

France U17

1988 — 1989

France U18

1989 — 1990

AS Cannes

1989 — 1992

France U21

1990 — 1994

Bordeaux

1992 — 1996

France

1994 — 2006

France B

1995 — 1995

Juventus

1996 — 2001

Real Madrid

2001 — 2006

Honors (6)

Officer of the Legion of Honour L'Équipe Champion of Champions FIFA World Player of the Year Ballon d'Or World Cup Golden Ball Knight of the Legion of Honour

Iconic Moments

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Champions League Final Volley 2002 GOAL 2001-02

Left-foot volley against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League final

Why it matters

One of the greatest goals in Champions League final history — hit on the half-volley from the edge of the box.

★ 1.0

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1998 World Cup Final TROPHY MOMENT 1998

Two headed goals against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup Final

Why it matters

Delivered France's first World Cup title with a dominant performance against the defending champions.

★ 0.9

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squadJun 7