Zinedine Zidane Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 0¾ in |
Weight | 80 kg |
Date of Birth | June 23, 1972 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Green |
Zinedine Zidane is a French former professional football player who played as an attacking midfielder. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he has also served as the manager of La Liga club Real Madrid and is one of the most successful managers in the world. Known for his elegance, vision, passing, ball control, and technique, Zinedine Zidane has been honored with numerous accolades including the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1998, 2000, and 2003, and 1998 Ballon d’Or as well as the Legion of Honour in 1998. Legendary Brazilian former professional footballer Pelé included him in the FIFA 100, a list of the world’s greatest living players, in 2004 while Zidane was also named the best European footballer of the past 50 years in the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll the same year. After retiring as the 4th-most capped player in French history, he started his head coaching career at Real Madrid Castilla and became the first coach to win the Champions League three times consecutively, won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup twice each, as well as a La Liga title and a Supercopa de España.
Born Name
Zinedine Yazid Zidane
Nick Name
Zizou
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Marseille, France
Nationality
Occupation
Former professional footballer
Family
- Father – Smail Zidane (Nightwatchman and warehouseman at a department store)
- Mother – Malika Zidane (Homemaker)
- Siblings – Lila Zidane (Sister), Farid Zidane (Brother), Madjid Zidane (Brother), Nourredine Zidane (Brother)
- Others – Jonathan Zidane (Cousin)
Manager
Zidane is signed with Alain Migliaccio.
Position
Attacking Midfielder
Shirt Number
5
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 0¾ in or 185 cm
Weight
80 kg or 176 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Zinedine Zidane has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
Zidane is of Algerian Kabyle Berber descent.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Bald
- Smile
Measurements
- Chest – 40 in or 102 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 13.5 in or 34 cm
- Waist – 30.5 in or 78 cm
Shoe Size
10.5 (US) or 9.5 (UK) or 44 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
The popular Zizou has taken a part in TV commercials for Adidas (2000, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2016), Foot +, Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A insurance (2006), Visa, Grand Optical, Luis Vuitton, etc.
He has signed endorsement contracts with Lego, France Telecom, Audi, Volvic.
It is good to mention that Zidane was Christian Dior’s first male model.
In 2010, he has also appeared in print ads for Louis Vuitton deluxe luggage.
Religion
Non-practicing Muslim
Best Known For
- Zidane is widely known as one of the best footballers that have ever played this sport. He is recognized for his rarely seen qualities such as great vision, ball technique, and great scoring skills with both legs.
- Zinedine will also be remembered for his achievements as a footballer, winning numerous titles including Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, a World Cup, and European Cup titles with the national team of France.
- It is worth mentioning that Zidane won the Ballon d’Or for best European Player of the Year (Nowadays known as FIFA Ballon d’Or).
First Football Match
On May 18, 1989, Zinedine debuted for Cannes in a match against Nantes.
He played his first official match for the French national team on August 17, 1994, against the Czech Republic. Zidane scored twice in his team’s 2-2 draw.
As a coach, Zidane led Real Madrid on January 9, 2016, in a 5-0 success over Deportivo La Coruna.
Strengths
As an active footballer, Zidane had these qualities –
- Ball control (Technique)
- Playmaking
- Vision
- Focus
- Finishing
- Passing
- Long Shots
Weaknesses
Zidane had no weaknesses as a player.
First Film
In 2008, Zidane played Numérodis in the movie Asterix at the Olympic Games. It was his first movie as an actor.
He was already seen in numerous TV movies and documentaries before that. In 2007, Zinedine appeared as himself in the sports film Goal II: Living the Dream.
First TV Show
Other than football matches itself, Zizou appeared in the TV Series Gomorron in 1998 as himself.
Zinedine Zidane Facts
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