Zinedine Yazid Zidane was born in Marseille, France on June 23, 1972.
In 1982, Zizou started his youth career with US Saint-Henri for a year, SO Septèmes-les-Vallons for the next 4 years and then AS Cannes till 1988 where he started his senior career with the same club for 4 years, FC Girondins de Bordeaux for the next 4 years, Juventus F.C. and Real Madrid C.F. 5 years each.
He began his international career with the national team in 1994.
He joined Real Madrid C.F. for €66 million which was one of the most expensive transfer fees in history. Zidane is one of only two players who have won the FIFA Player of the Year award three times and was a key player in UEFA Champions League 2002 final scoring an amazing goal.

1. 2001: Spanish Super Cup
2. 2002: European Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup & UEFA Champions League
3. 2003: La Liga & Spanish Super Cup

1. 2000: UEFA European Championship
2. 2006: FIFA World Cup Runner-up

• FIFA: 100, World Cup All-Star Team, World Cup Golden Ball & Two Times World Player of the Year
• Two Times FIFPro World XI All-Star Team
• French Player of the Year
• Two Times Onze d'Or
• Serie A: Footballer of the Year & Foreign Footballer of the Year
• UEFA: Club Footballer of the Year, Euro Player of the Tournament, Two Times European Championship Team of the Tournament, Golden Jubilee Poll & Three Times Team of the Year