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France · 1990sZinedine Zidane
Rating
98
Caps
108
Goals
31
Life
1972
Clubs
FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1998 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1998 · FIFA World Player of the Year 2000
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Editorial rank of 33 for France
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
The mercurial maestro whose iconic Marseille turn, balletic grace, and unforgettable header in the 1998 World Cup final defined a golden era for France and Real Madrid. Career record: 108 caps and 31 goals for France; club career at FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Ballon d'Or 1998, FIFA World Player of the Year 1998, FIFA World Player of the Year 2000.