Zinedine Yazid Zidane (French pronunciation: [zinedin zidan]; born 23 June 1972) is a retired French World Cup-winning footballer. Widely regarded as one of the game's all-time greats, Zidane played for club teams in France, Italy and Spain, and was a member of the French national team. His career accomplishments include helping France win the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, in addition to winning the 2002 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. One of only two three-time FIFA World Player of the Year winners along with Ronaldo, Zidane was also named the European Footballer of the Year in 1998. He retired from professional football after scoring and being sent off in the final of the 2006 World Cup.
"Zidane" redirects here. For other uses, see Zidane (disambiguation).
"Zizou" redirects here. For the 2009 Hindi film, see Little Zizou.
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Personal information
Full name Zinedine Yazid Zidane
Date of birth 23 June 1972 (1972-06-23) (age 37)
Place of birth Marseille, France
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position Attacking midfielder
Youth career
1982–1983 US Saint-Henri
1983–1987 SO Septèmes-les-Vallons
1987–1988 Cannes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1988–1992 Cannes 61 (6)
1992–1996 Bordeaux 139 (28)
1996–2001 Juventus 151 (24)
2001–2006 Real Madrid 155 (37)
Total 506 (95)
National team
1994–2006 France 108 (31)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).
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