1996
Transfer to Juventus
Zinedine Zidane leaves Bordeaux to take up a new playing role with Juventus. His performances in France had brought him to Juventus in 1996, where he developed into a continental star.
Football player and manager history
Zinedine Zidane
Explore 14 football history records associated with Zinedine Zidane, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1998
1998 Championship Playmaking
Directs Juventus's attacking midfield as the team retains the Italian championship in 1997-98, combining close control with inventive passing.
1998
International Caps
Heads two goals for France against Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final, helping the hosts claim their first title.
1998 July 12th
Two Headers in World Cup Final
Scores two headed goals as France defeat Brazil 3-0 in the World Cup final.
1998 July 12th
World Cup Winner
Zinedine Zidane scores two first-half headers against Brazil to put France in firm control of its first World Cup final victory.
2001 July 9th
World Record
The highest transfer fee for a player at 47 million pounds for Zidane from Juventus to Real Madrid
2006
International Caps
Opens the scoring from the penalty spot against Italy in the 2006 World Cup final before being sent off in extra time.
2006 July 9th
Panenka Penalty in World Cup Final
Scores a chipped penalty off the crossbar to give France an early lead.
2006 July 9th
World Cup Final Red Card
Is sent off in extra time after headbutting Marco Materazzi.
2016 May 28th
First Champions League Title as Manager
Wins the Champions League less than five months after taking charge of Real Madrid.
2017 May 21st
Thirty-Third La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their thirty-third Spanish league championship.
2017 June 3rd
Back-to-Back Champions League Titles
Becomes the first coach in the Champions League era to retain the trophy.
2018 May 26th
Third Consecutive Champions League Title
Guides Real Madrid to a third successive Champions League triumph.
2020 July 16th
Thirty-Fourth La Liga Title
Coaches Real Madrid to their thirty-fourth Spanish league championship.