On this day in 1972, Zinedine Zidane was born
Other celebrities who were born today are actress Melissa Rauch and South African former professional footballer Sibusiso Zuma.
Zinedine Zidane was born on this day in 1972.
Nicknamed Zizou, he is a former professional football player, and has been manager of Real Madrid since 2016.
Zidane is well-known for his elegance, vision, ball control and technique. He retired as the fourth-most capped player in French history.
He played as an attacking midfielder for Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus and Real Madrid and is regarded as the greatest football player of all times.
In Spain, Zidane won the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League. He also won an Intercontinental Cup and a UEFA Super Cup.
He has been named player of the tournament a couple of times. Capped 108 times by France, Zidane won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice in the final and being named to the All-Star Team.
Zidane received the Golden Ball for player of the tournament at the 2006 World Cup.
Other celebrities who were born today are actress, Melissa Rauch and South African former professional footballer, Sibusiso Zuma.
