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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Zinedine-ZidaneZinedine Zidane | Biography, Clubs, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 15, 2024 · Zinedine Zidane, French football (soccer) player who led his country to victories in the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship. He starred on the club level for Italy’s Juventus and Spain’s Real Madrid, and he later served as Real’s manager. Learn more about Zidane in this article.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Zinedine_ZidaneZinedine Zidane - Wikipedia

    Zinedine Yazid Zidane (French: Zinédine Yazid Zidane; [4] Kabyle: Zineddin Lyazid Zidan; born 23 June 1972), popularly known as Zizou, is a French professional football manager and former player who played as an attacking midfielder.

  3. historydraft.com › story › zinedine-zidaneHistory of Zinedine Zidane - Timeline - Historydraft

    Jun 23, 1972 · Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Zidane was an elite playmaker, renowned for his elegance, vision, ball control and technique, and played as an attacking midfielder for Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus and Real Madrid.

  4. thefootballeducator.com › zinedine-zidaneZinedine Zidane: The Rise, Retirement, and Coaching Success ...

    Nov 26, 2023 · Zinedine Zidane’s legacy transcends his playing days, as he’s carved out a remarkable chapter in football history through his coaching achievements. His seamless transition from player to coach at Real Madrid showcases his deep understanding of the game and his ability to inspire greatness.

  5. www.footballhistory.org › player › zinedine-zidaneZinedine Zidane - bio and football Career - Football history

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    Zinedine Zidane was born in Marseille, France, on June 23, 1972. At the tender age of five, young Zidane was introduced to the football game. Together with his neighborhood friends, he played football, at the main square of the housing complex known as, the Place Tartane. In his early days, his love for football was mainly influenced by Olympique M...

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    After his training in the Cannes' Youth division, Zinedine Zidane, pursued football as a professional career. He made his first professional appearance at Cannes, at the age of 17, scoring his first goal. In 1992, he was transferred to the Bordeaux as a midfielder. Here, he proved his sterling all-around soccer skills that propelled his popularity....

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    Zinedine Zidane has created a legacy of his own in soccer with his many achievements and accolades. In 2004, he was named the best European soccer player of the past 50 years by the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll. This, subsequently, led to his name being included in the FIFA 100, Pele's List of the 125 greatest living soccer players of all time. He also...

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  7. www.bbc.com › sport › footballZinedine Zidane: Face of multi-cultural France and star of ...

    Oct 17, 2022 · To start our World Cup icons series, BBC Sport tells how Zinedine Zidane led a multi-cultural France team to 1998 glory.

  8. www.biography.com › athletes › zinedine-zidaneZinedine Zidane - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Zinedine Zidane was born on June 23, 1972, in Marseille, France. A three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Zidane led France to victory in the 1998 World Cup and starred for clubs in...

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