Zinedine Zidane

ZInedine Zidane is a retired football player who is regarded as one of the greatest European players in football history, regardless of position, after his illustrious careers with Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid, and with the French National Team. He is a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and a one-time Ballon d'Or recipient.

Zidane made his name known to international audiences during his first World Cup appearance in 1998, successfully leading the French National Team against heavily favored Brazil in the Finals, scoring two goals in the match to secure France’s first World Cup and instantly becoming a legend in his country.

I love Madrid. I am happy to be here. I have been here three years and hope to be here longer. But I am proud of where I come from and never forget the people I grew up with.Zinedine Zidane

Music was important. Football was the easy part.Zinedine Zidane

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.Zinedine Zidane

We were a family who had come from nothing and now we had respect from French people of all sorts.Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane is a famous French footballer, who was born on June 23, 1972. As a person born on this date, Zinedine Zidane is listed in our database as the 2nd most popular celebrity for the day (June 23) and the 16th most popular for the year (1972).

People born on June 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Zinedine Zidane is the 58th most popular Cancer.

Aside from information specific to Zinedine Zidane's birthday, Zinedine Zidane is the 5th most famous French and ranks 12th in famous people born in Marseille, France.

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