This biography of Zinedine Zidane, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, tells the story of his remarkable life. From his humble beginnings in the suburbs of Marseille, France, to his rise to international stardom, Zidane's
Zinedine Yazid Zidane, popularly known as Zizou, is a French professional football manager and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Zidane was a playmaker renowned for his elegance, vision, passing, and ball control. He received many individual accolades as a player, including being named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1998, 2000 and 2003, and winning the 1998 Ballon d'Or. He coached his former La Liga club Real Madrid in two separate stints between 2016 and 2021, winning multiple domestic and international club trophies.