Vital Stats: Birth Name: Zinedine Yazid Zidane Birth Date: 23rd of June, 1972 Birth place: Marseille, France Nationality: French / Algerian Religion: Muslim Height: 185cm Weight: 78kg Position: Midfield, Attacking Midfield Nicks (AKA): Zizou, Yazid, ZZ Tops

National Team: France

• Jersey Number: 10


• Debut Date: 8th of August, 1994


• Debut Against: Czech republic [2-2] (both goals by Zizou)


• Career Caps: 39
  
• Goals: 11

• Jersey Number: 5


• Debut Date: 5th of August, 2001


• Debut Against: Ahly, Egypt [0-1]

• Jersey Number: 21


• Debut Date: 9th of September, 1996


• Debut Against: Reggiana [1-1]

• Cannes, France: (1988-92)


• Bordeaux, France: (1992-96)


• Debut in Top Division: 20th of May, 1994

• Soccer Idols: Enzo Francescolli (& Platini)
  
• Favorite Team: "My heart beats for Olympic Marseille"
  
• Marital Status: Married
  
• Wife: Veronica (Spanish)
  
• Children: 2 Sons: "Enzo", born 1994 and named after Zidane's idol; and "Luca", born 1999.
  
• Best Friend: Christophe Dugarry (France), Paolo Montero (Juventus), Claude Mekalele (Real Madrid).
  
• Personality: Self admittedly shy, though warm & intelligent
  
• Family: Zidane's older brother Farid, is said to play football just like Zidane.