Zinedine Zidane
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Summary
Zinedine Zidane was born on June 23, 1972[1], in 16th arrondissement of Marseille[2]. He has worked as an association football player[3] and association football coach[4]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235,688 views/month, #1,718 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Child: Enzo Zidane[6], Luca Zidane[7], Elyaz Zidane[8], Théo Zidane[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Native language: French[11]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[12]
- Employer: UNICEF[13]
- Educated at: University of Limoges[14]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], World Cup Golden Ball[16], Ballon d'Or[17], FIFA World Player of the Year[18], L'Équipe Champion of Champions[19], Knight of the Legion of Honour[20]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Zinedine Zidane[23]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[24], attacking midfielder[25]
- Sport: association football[26]
- Family name: Zidane[27]
- Given name: Zinedine[28], Yazid[29]
- Pseudonym: Zizou[30]
- Significant event: Zidane headbutt[31]
- Official website: http://www.zidane.fr[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Zinedine Zidane[33]
- Commons gallery: Zinedine Zidane[34]
- Medical condition: COVID-19[35]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[36], Larousse Encyclopedia online[37]
- Participant in: 2006 FIFA World Cup[38], 2002 FIFA World Cup[39], 1998 FIFA World Cup[40], UEFA Euro 2004[41], UEFA Euro 1996[42], UEFA Euro 2000[43], 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony[44]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 3[45], 2[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[47], Italian[48], French[49], Arabic[50], Kabyle[51], African French[52], Algerian Arabic[53]
Product Details
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Type: Person[54]
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Country: FR[55]
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Began / founded: 1972-06-23[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 12aa6a19-e80c-47f4-a523-4c13a8d2ed23[57]
Why It Matters
Zinedine Zidane has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Zinedine Zidane born?
Zinedine Zidane's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Marseille[2].
What did Zinedine Zidane do for work?
Zinedine Zidane worked as an association football player[3] and association football coach[4].
Where did Zinedine Zidane go to school?
Zinedine Zidane was educated at University of Limoges[14].
What awards did Zinedine Zidane receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], World Cup Golden Ball[16], Ballon d'Or[17], and FIFA World Player of the Year[18].