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Zinedine Zidane
Zizou. Balance, vision, and a touch so calm it looked like the game was slower for him than everyone else.
Legend Profile
Zizou. Balance, vision, and a touch so calm it looked like the game was slower for him than everyone else.
By the Numbers
The Journey
From the tower blocks of La Castellane to lifting the World Cup on home soil.
Childhood
1972 – 1988
Grew up in the La Castellane housing project, honing his touch in the neighborhood's tight courtyards.
Club
1988 – 1996
UEFA Intertoto Cup · Breakthrough seasons that earned a move to Italy
Club
1996 – 2001
2 Serie A titles · Ballon d'Or 1998
Club
2001 – 2006
1 La Liga title · 1 Champions League · Iconic 2002 final volley
National
1994 – 2006
FIFA World Cup 1998 · UEFA Euro 2000
Moments
I think and think, hour after hour, until the solution comes to me.
— Zinedine Zidane