ZINEDINE ZIDANE-The Coach And Player
Zinedine Yazid Zidane O.L.H. , A.O.M.N ( French pronunciation: [zinedin zidan] , born 23 June 1972), nicknamed " Zizou ", is a retired French footballer and current manager of Real Madrid . He played as an attacking midfielder for the France national team , Cannes , Bordeaux , Juventus and Real Madrid. [3] [4] An elite playmaker , renowned for his elegance, vision, ball control and technique, Zidane was named the best European footballer of the past 50 years in the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll in 2004. [5] He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. [6] [7] [8] Zinedine Zidane O.L.H. , A.O.M.N. Zidane in 2015 Personal information Full name Zinedine Yazid Zidane [1] [2] Date of birth 23 June 1972 (age 45) [1] Place of birth Marseille , France Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Playing position Attacking midfielder Club information Current team Real Madrid (manager) Youth career 1981–1983 US Saint-Henri 1983–1986 SO Septèmes-le