Basic Details:
- Name: Zinedine Yazid Zidane
- Age: 50 (as of 2023)
- Birthplace: Marseille, France
- Profession: Football Coach, Former Professional Football Player
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m)
- Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- School: AS Foresta, US Saint-Henri, SO Septèmes-les-Vallons
- Education: Cannes Youth Academy
- Nickname: Zizou
- Nationality: French
- Awards: 1998 FIFA World Cup Best Player, 2000 Ballon d’Or, 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year, 3x UEFA Best European Player
Net Worth: As of 2023, Zinedine Zidane’s net worth is estimated to be around $120 million.
Career:
i. Overview:
Zinedine Zidane is a retired French football player and current football coach. He is considered one of the greatest football players of all time. Zidane played as an attacking midfielder for clubs such as AS Cannes, Girondins de Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid. After retiring from professional football, Zidane pursued a coaching career and has coached Real Madrid, leading them to numerous titles.
ii. Milestones and Achievements:
- FIFA World Cup Winner (1998)
- UEFA European Championship Winner (2000)
- UEFA Champions League Winner (3x) as a player and (3x) as a coach
- La Liga Winner (1x) as a player and (2x) as a coach
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
Zinedine Zidane is married to Véronique Zidane (née Fernández).
ii. Family:
Zidane is the father of four sons: Enzo, Luca, Theo, and Elyaz, who are all involved in football. Zidane is of Algerian descent through his parents, Smail and Malika, who were born in Algeria and immigrated to France.
iii. Controversies:
The most significant controversy involving Zidane was his headbutt on Marco Materazzi during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final, which led to Zidane’s ejection from the game and his retirement from professional football.
Trivia and Lesser-known Facts:
- Zidane was named the Best Foreign Player in La Liga’s history by Spanish sports newspaper Marca in 2012.
- He is involved in various charitable activities, including participating in charity football matches and working as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.
Social Media Links:
- Instagram: @zidane
- Twitter: @ZidaneOfficial_
- Facebook: Zidane.Official
