French attacking midfielder who won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the Ballon d'Or in 1998, and later coached Real Madrid to three Champions League titles.
Background
Born in Marseille to Algerian parents, Zidane joined Cannes as a youth and made his senior debut in 1989 before moving to Bordeaux, Juventus, and Real Madrid.
Career
He won league titles in Italy and Spain and scored the winning goal in the 2002 Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen. He captained France to the 1998 World Cup, scoring twice in the final, and to the Euro 2000 title.
Style of play
A tall playmaker with close control and balance, Zidane was known for the roulette turn, accurate long passing, and goals from outside the box.
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