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The Career Path of Zinedine Yazid Zidane

Which footballer followed this career path?

The career path

  1. Cannes1989 — 1992🇫🇷 France
  2. Bordeaux1992 — 1996🇫🇷 France
  3. Juventus1996 — 2001🇮🇹 Italy
  4. Real Madrid2001 — 2006🇪🇸 Spain

The answer

This career path belongs to Zinedine Yazid Zidane.

Position
Attacking Midfielder
Nationality
🇫🇷 French
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Hints

  1. Hint 1He won the World Cup with France in 1998, scoring two goals in the final.
  2. Hint 2Known for his elegance, vision, and ball control in midfield.
  3. Hint 3Ballon d'Or winner in 1998 and three-time FIFA World Player of the Year.
  4. Hint 4He ended his playing career at Real Madrid, where he later became a successful coach, winning three consecutive Champions Leagues.
  5. Hint 5He famously headbutted an opponent in the 2006 World Cup final, leading to his sending off.

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Did you know?

  • Zidane grew up in a family of Algerian immigrants in Marseille, with his father working in a supermarket to support the family.
  • He was the first Frenchman in Real Madrid's history to be the first-team head coach, achieving unprecedented success.
  • He obtained his first player license at 10 years old with a local club and made his professional debut at 17 with Cannes.

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This question appeared in the daily riddle of August 12, 2026.

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