Zinédine Zidane

Zinédine Yazid Zidane (born June 23, 1972, in Marseille, France), nicknamed Zizou, is a French football player for Real Madrid and France. He is a secular Muslim of Algerian Kabyle Berber ethnic origin. Through his status as a prominent Frenchman of Maghrebi descent, he promotes racial and religious tolerance, especially among the youth.

Honours

With the French national team:

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• FIFA World Cup
• Winner: 1998
• Appearances: 1998, 2002
• European Championship
• Winner: 2000
• Appearances: 1996, 2000, 2004

With Juventus:

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• European Super Cup: 1996
• Intercontinental Cup: 1996
• Serie A champions: 1996/1997, 1997/1998
• Italian Super Cup: 1997

With Real Madrid:

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• UEFA Champions League: 2001/2002
• European Super Cup: 2002
• Intercontinental Cup: 2002
• Spanish League - La Liga champions: 2002/2003

Personal honours:

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• FIFA World Player of the Year: 1998, 2000, 2003
• European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d'Or): 1998