Zinedine Zidane

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Zidane occupies a unique place in football history. He stands as the only manager to win three consecutive Champions League titles in the modern era. As a player he achieved the rare feat of winning both the World Cup and European Championship in consecutive tournaments. His three FIFA World Player awards and 1998 Ballon d'Or highlight his individual brilliance. What sets him apart remains his ability to perform on the biggest stages. Two headers in a World Cup final. That perfect volley in Glasgow. These moments define him. French fans view him as the greatest player their nation has produced. His success coming from immigrant roots adds special meaning to his story for millions.

AwardsZidane claimed the Ballon d'Or in 1998 and earned FIFA World Player of the Year honors three times. He won the Golden Ball at both the 1998 and 2006 World Cups. As a manager he guided Real Madrid to three straight Champions League titles. His trophy cabinet includes multiple league titles in Italy, Spain and with the French national team. These achievements confirm his status among football's true legends.

Honours & Distinctions

Chevalier of the Legion of Honour

French Republic·1998

Awarded after France's 1998 World Cup victory

FIFA 100

FIFA·2004

Named one of 125 greatest living players by Pelé

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Footballers of All Time

FourFourTwo·2020

Greatest Footballers of the 20th Century

World Soccer·1999

Magazine Covers

TIME

July 1998

Vive la France

France Football

December 1998

Ballon d'Or Winner

Records & Feats

Only manager to win three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles

Managerial Record·2018

Achieved with Real Madrid from 2016 to 2018

Youngest French player to reach 100 caps

International Milestone·2006

Reached the milestone at age 34