ZINEDINE ZIDANE

FRANCE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name: Zinedine Yazid Zidane
Date of Birth: Friday, 23 June 1972
Place of Birth: Marseille, France
Position: Midfield

INTERNATIONAL CAREER

France

Years: 1994-2006
Appearances: 108 Goals: 31
Debut: 17/08/1994 v Czech Republic

(H) D 2-2
Last Cap: 09/07/2006 v Italy Italy

(N, GER) D 1-1 (3-5 pens)

Major Championships:

European Championship 1996 (ENG): Semi Finals (5 games, 0 goals)

World Cup 1998 (FRA): Winners (5 games, 2 goals)

European Championship 2000 (BEL/NED): Winners (5 games, 2 goals)

World Cup 2002 (JPN/KOR): First Round (1 game, 0 goals)

European Championship 2004 (POR): Quarter Finals (4 games, 3 goals)

World Cup 2006 (GER): Runners-Up (6 games, 3 goals)

Other Achievements:

One of only four men to score in two World Cup Finals (1998, 2006)