Zinedine Zidane is a retired French professional footballer and coach, born on June 23, 1972, in Marseille. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Zidane began his career at Cannes before moving to Bordeaux and eventually joining Juventus and Real Madrid. He won numerous championships, including the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. After retiring as a player, Zidane transitioned into coaching and managed Real Madrid to unprecedented success, winning multiple La Liga and Champions League titles. He is known for his elegant style of play, vision, and leadership on and off the pitch.