In 2001, Zidane made a record-breaking move to Real Madrid for a then-world record transfer fee of approximately $77.5 million. The sum was unprecedented and would not be surpassed until Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to the same club in 2009. At Madrid, Zidane became an integral part of the "Galácticos" era, playing alongside other superstars like Luís Figo, Ronaldo, and David Beckham.
He made an immediate impact, helping Real Madrid win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, including scoring one of the most iconic goals in Champions League history—a left-footed volley in the 2002 final against Bayer Leverkusen.
In addition to his club success, Zidane played a critical role for the French national team. He is best known internationally for helping France win the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where he scored two goals in the final against Brazil, and the UEFA Euro 2000. He was again named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2000 and 2003, making him a three-time recipient of the honor.
In 2004, he was voted as the best European footballer of the past 50 years in a UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll, reflecting his lasting legacy.
After retiring from professional football in 2006, Zidane transitioned into coaching. He took charge of Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team, and eventually became the head coach of Real Madrid’s first team in 2016. In his debut year as manager, Zidane guided the team to a UEFA Champions League title, becoming one of the few individuals to win the tournament both as a player and as a manager.
He went on to win multiple titles with Real Madrid, including a historic three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018, cementing his status as one of the most successful managers in modern football.
Zidane is married to Véronique Zidane, and the couple resides in Madrid with their children. All four of their sons have pursued careers in football. As of recent estimates, Zidane earns an annual salary of approximately $15 million, contributing to a net worth reported to be around $100 million. Beyond football, he is regarded as a global ambassador for the sport, admired for both his grace on the field and his calm demeanor off it.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 23 Jun, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | France Algeria |
| Birth Place: | Marseille |
| Education: | University of Limoges |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | French football player and manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 120 million |
