I don't understand why people don't include him in the conversation as the greatest of all time. I know he wasn't an out and out goal scorer but for me he is in the GOAT conversation.

@-Muhammad_Ali-

Жыл бұрын

I do

@igorbarbosa24anosmelhoridade

Жыл бұрын

Headbutt

@tupaicindjeke275

Жыл бұрын

Because he must wait for his time to be included..

@don.m11

Жыл бұрын

he is surely one of the 10 greatest players but the greatest of all time can only be one and its messi

@FoxtrotbravoSierra

Жыл бұрын

My list goes like this- Messi, Pele, Maradona, Zizou and C.Ronaldo, Ronaldo N., Ronaldinho. You can throw in your Cruyoff and Beckenbauer in there too.

The fact Casameiro said when Zidane was coach, and he would train with the team, he was the best player out there says enough... legend

@JustN0tMe

2 жыл бұрын

Many coaches do or did do it before Zizou. Mou(used to) and Pep(not sure anymore) are 2 cases that are still in in the game

@DaftLuva

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustN0tMe That‘s not what he meant. Casemiro said, when Zidane trained with his Real Madrid squad (CR7, Benzema, Bale, Ramos…), he was still a better player than all of them. That‘s certainly not the case with Pep, Mou or any other manager.

@MrBlue797

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustN0tMe vvb fr i

@andrewc3294

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustN0tMe seriously doubt Mourinho was ever the best player in any training session, he wasn't even a professional footballer. Or did you just reply to the comment without reading it properly.

@stemster972

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustN0tMe 😂

I’m 38 and loved football ever since I could open my eyes …. Still the best I’ve ever seen .. Zidane is still king 👑

@bobbycorbett3046

7 ай бұрын

@@stra998 lol 😆 I've had a hard life 😅 🤣

Zizou? One of the greatest of all times. Effective and elegant. My favorite player ever.

Out of all the greats, I have never seen a player so calm, not in a hurry but completely outclass with simple moves and out of this world ball control. This is still unique player in the history of the football.

@imanebouziane3412

Жыл бұрын

until he headbutted someone and never played again...

@rajz9138

Жыл бұрын

Dennis Bergkamp

@zKrazeM8

Жыл бұрын

Haaland is better

@valdi97otakusensei23

Жыл бұрын

Mmm watch Iniesta

@Snowville84

Жыл бұрын

@@imanebouziane3412 If this is your reply it shows you have no clue about soccer.

The most underrated of the GOATs. This guy is a genius.

@norpriest521

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated? Nah He's top 5 of all time

@MrJacoballan

2 жыл бұрын

He was not unterrated🤔

@Butterpants1987

2 жыл бұрын

@@norpriest521 none of the modern kids would rate him top 5 which is tragic. it also explains why most of the modern kids get destroyed by old guys despite how tactically better the game is now. they all know what theyre supposed to do. none of them can dribble out of a pinch though. far less can beat multiple defenders with a pass. the game is almost scripted at this point.

@storyanaksekolah2

2 жыл бұрын

iniesta is the real maestro

@tondchopa7316

2 жыл бұрын

@@storyanaksekolah2 That's why we're saying he's underrated. Yes, Iniesta was good but Zizou had a touch of class and some ppl just seem to forget

Not only an absolute pillar of my all-time dream team, but also the most classical and elegant footballer ever and the purest definition of a maestro on the pitch. Unreal talent, divine technique, immeasurable intelligence, extraordinary ability to improvise and colossal decision-making power make Zidane a unique and incomparable player. Magician, genius!

The most complete player ever. He turned football into an art. He has done it all and won it all as a player, a coach and a family man. Bravo 👏

It's more than elegance. Almost every single time his touch, technique or vision created an advantage or a chance for his team that no ordinary player could. He is my favorite player of all time along with R9 and Maradona.

@markdavis7397

2 жыл бұрын

What advantage or chance did he create by headbutting Materzzi?

@sagan08

2 жыл бұрын

@@markdavis7397 It proves he is just like us, full of emotions and prone to outbursts. How about you, how’s life emphasising on negativity?

@dylana.9057

2 жыл бұрын

@@markdavis7397 he would have 2 ballons d'or and 2 world cups had things gone different . Proves he's a man of honor but with rash decision making. A regrettable mistake

@gustaf3811

2 жыл бұрын

Ronaldinho beat him though when it came to elegance.

@timothymcbride5092

2 жыл бұрын

Panache but without showboating.

He was a wizard with the ball, and probably still got it. For me the best player ever.

@juanchoteado5046

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@spotsthecat7913

2 жыл бұрын

I guess so too. He's still great back in 2006 when i watch World Cup. Absurd that France wasn't a favorite by many pundits or football fans because they think Zidane & Co. Is too old. Yet, they almost beat my favorite team by getting early lead in finals 👍

@realmadridstyle

2 жыл бұрын

@@juanchoteado5046 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@NightShooter87

2 жыл бұрын

Maradona was the best ever, but Zidane, has been the best in the last 20 yes, by far for me.

@norpriest521

2 жыл бұрын

For me Zidane the best ever. Not Ronaldo. Not messi

Poetry in motion. He wasn’t a footballer, he was an artist 👩‍🎨 ❤ like Shakespeare, Michelangelo or Mozart 💖

The way he glides past defenders is unique. He doesn't have the pace but his simple skills that are executed to perfection used to unbalance the defenders and than made it look easy even though he wasn't fast

I love these kinds of highlights without music and cheap effects. Also as a long time Zidane fan there are many scenes I've never seen. Thank you for this. This is beautiful.

@23aceballer

Жыл бұрын

Zidane is like the classical music of football. So beautiful

@ox5258

Жыл бұрын

@@23aceballer 👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👍

@pauloalcantara3133

Жыл бұрын

@@23aceballer até o ronaldinho gaúcho levou uns olés do zidane kkkkk essa foi demais

His football style was not only genius and precise, it was always beautiful to watch. Its like a form of art. He really dances with the ball and is a faster thinker than any of the opponents. I could watch him play for hours and hours. Absolutely amazing!

@dontgetmad4849

Жыл бұрын

Theres a slow mo video tape of him, something artsy

@user-wz8zu7rw6o

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Roger Federer

@facefact3737

Жыл бұрын

It reminds me of Dennis Bergkamp. The same insane technique, although there were very different players.

@dinogt8477

Жыл бұрын

he really is good

@indjke

Жыл бұрын

And not diving like crying dying girl after any slightest touch with an opposite player

im 40 and have been football fan for a long time and i can assure you Zidane is THE MOST elegant & unique player ever on a football pitch. his moves and tricks are so simple yet elegant and very effective

The most complete player ever . Fluid went past players like a stream around a rock. He knew what opponents would do before they did the way he could move the ball between both feet and take it past 3 player within a square metre. Many players have better stats but none had Zidanes pure ability his first touch was second to none how ever he received the ball he would somehow have it under control and ready for next touch. Every other player on their best day still come second to zidane on his best day. Simply sublime football player.

An example of a player who fulfilled his potential. A guy that makes you fall in love with the game.

@51gan788

2 жыл бұрын

If he had fulfilled his true potential, he would've won 2 world cups, not one

@Uzodesign

2 жыл бұрын

@@51gan788 Oh hush, there's no rule that said he must win 2 world cups.

@51gan788

2 жыл бұрын

@@Uzodesign I'm just saying, if he hadn't head-butted that dude, he'd have won 2

@gabrielcastillo9745

2 жыл бұрын

@@51gan788 that's not certain. The game would have gone to penalties either way, and anything can happen there.

@51gan788

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielcastillo9745 of course, I'm only half-serious. But the guy who replaced Zidane missed his penalty, so who knows

As a french guy, one of my best football memory (besides the two world cup victories) was the Brazil - France game in 2006. I've watched this game with my grandpa and we were just shocked at Zidane's skills during this game. Zidane will always be my favorite football player.

@cigh7445

Жыл бұрын

As an Irish guy, watching Zidane bring France to the Euro 2000 finals and returning from retirement to bring them to the 2006 World Cup final were my favourite football memories (besides Ireland making it out of the group stages in 2002 of course). He was/is my favourite player of all time. He brought magic.

@laouch

Жыл бұрын

@nicolas Il était encore plus fort contre l'Italie mais on l'a oublié à cause du coup de boule.

@rochas24

Жыл бұрын

Zidane destruiu nesse jogo, com 30 segundos rodou em cima da bola driblando ze roberto, deu chapeu no ronaldo, drible no cafu, passe pra gol....

@joseferrandez1118

Жыл бұрын

Maybe his best match.

@sapopembazl3334

Жыл бұрын

Vocês compraram essa copa ,Brasil o melhor

I was few years old when he was in his prime so I don't remeber his era. But when I look at the compilations like that one - wow. I wish I could watch him right now as he looks so unique. His movement - something completely different. He's been moving with such a grace so I cannot even describe it with any words. Pure elegance on the pitch!

@furkanbozdag8198

5 ай бұрын

​@@stra998so are you kid

@furkanbozdag8198

5 ай бұрын

@@stra998 kid who does not get it how ironic

Il a fait du foot, un art. Zidane n’était pas seulement un distributeur, un organisateur, un buteur, mais il donnait plaisir voir jouer: Élégant, souple, fin, tactique. C’est le plus grand maître dans ce domaine...

Zizou will always be a legend in our hearts and our childhood hero. Watching France 🇫🇷 with Zidane was pure magic.

@vapeurdepisse

Жыл бұрын

France 98 I was there

@Rubiecat

Жыл бұрын

@@vapeurdepisse I was just a little kid but I'll never forget it !

@Elipsis21Gaming

Жыл бұрын

parlez francais arretez de faire les acteurs

@toccandocreacanaleulterior176

Жыл бұрын

Headbutt

@shn402

Жыл бұрын

@@Elipsis21Gaming En français, qui de la majorité anglaise qui regardent la vidéo aurait compris ? Il faut savoir s'adapter. Et puis de toute façon l'anglais est la langue internationale et tu ne peux rien y faire. Imagine si tout le monde communiquait qu'avec sa langue natale..

Zizou is the epitome of a number 10, favourite player of all time

@Daryl-yz8ij

2 жыл бұрын

Maradona would say otherwise

@duckmandon3260

2 жыл бұрын

ZZ10

@Uzodesign

2 жыл бұрын

@@Daryl-yz8ij I love Diego but I have to say Zidane is better.

@Butterpants1987

2 жыл бұрын

@@Daryl-yz8ij id take zizou over diego any day

@stefan7090

2 жыл бұрын

I remember as a kid watching Zidane Play! He alwyas delivered in big games!

Zidane is the greatest and complete player of all time. His ball control is incredible ❤

@mohammedchowdhury6483

4 ай бұрын

Zidane is there amongs the greatest midfielder of all time but pleople will include iniesta or Modric as well.

Nothing he can’t do literally. Dribbling, assisting, scoring, using both feet, heading the ball and free kick master! This is really what is called a COMPLETE PLAYER.

@JR-Weh

5 ай бұрын

reminds me of Cristiano

@danecadette4714

4 ай бұрын

Leadership

his control of the ball was one of a kind, he always looked like he knew what he was doing 🔥

@rov3rPL

2 жыл бұрын

He did!

@ZolaMagic25

2 жыл бұрын

Apart from when he got sent off in the 2006 WC final...

@bobliiswagger574

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZolaMagic25 he knew what he was doing there too..

@lokdok2236

2 жыл бұрын

Just because he knew 😉

@marting8391

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZolaMagic25 , cheap shot

Zidane's game was so elegant that it felt like time slowed down for him when he got even close to the ball. And then every move and every touch was calculated and executed with precision.

@selliantuttimusi6735

2 жыл бұрын

Zizou was only bending the fabric of space-time as gods do

@muhammadrayanahmad9454

2 жыл бұрын

@@selliantuttimusi6735 😂😂

@pereiraplaza222

2 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of Dennis Bergkamp

@sos.gamers

2 жыл бұрын

And he learned all that from his idol, the Uruguayan Enzo Francescoli, was the best player of the world before Zidane, and they are best friends now

@airjordan4ever

2 жыл бұрын

Same happened with MJ in Basketball. He made the game look easy. Zidane was out of this world.

fluid football poetry, Zidane was fearless, an artist on the pitch. his tactical awareness IMO is almost unmatched. he knew how to put the players off balance, create space, either run into it or draw the opposition to create that space for team mates. They dont make em like that anymore. Zidane and Gerrard are my two favourite midfielders.

The way he controlled games with his touch is unreal. Zidane never did anything unnecessary with the ball. Every touch was measured and executed with efficiency. He was a true midfield commander

@cameronjones8641

Жыл бұрын

This

@dmoeller0

Жыл бұрын

lol well done

He had an elegance I've never seen before in a footballer. Amazing player.

@OompaL0ompa

2 жыл бұрын

Bergkamp had it too towards the end of his career

@bp2000k

2 жыл бұрын

Bergkamp Berbatov Henry Pirlo

@masterreif

2 жыл бұрын

adel Taarabt has a similar style but he is not so famous like zidane

@harinhari7903

2 жыл бұрын

@@OompaL0ompa bergkamp couldn't dribble 3,4 ppl in a time like Zidane that too in a constant basis that is why Zidane is considered as the best Midfielder of all time

@daarom3472

2 жыл бұрын

Iniesta, Cruyff, Kaka

3:08 is totally an iconic moment. That pass of Beckham! What a delivery! And the Zidane's finish, perfect moment!

Such a finesse and elegance to his stride and first touch. Barely ever the loses the ball, knows when to offload, and when to retain. Master of finding the space and the tight gaps. In my humble opinion, he is one of the best midfielders the game has ever seen. In the period of the noughties, from late nighties, there were few that surpassed his brilliance and talent. Zizou

Zidane was the complete footballer, dribbling, passing, heading, and one of the best free kick takers ever. He didn't hang around the box like a lot of today's players. I've seen a lot of very good players , but for me Zidane had everything.

@LiamDemorySoccer

6 ай бұрын

We don’t think of it often, but when Zidane retired, before Messi and Ronaldo, he was considered the 3rd greatest of all time, just behind Pele and Maradona. What a player!

@davidac4532

5 ай бұрын

@@LiamDemorySoccer here in Spain, before Messi and Cristiano, press, media considered him as 5th behind of Maradona, Pelé, Di Stefano and Cruyff and I don't agree. I love Zidane but he's not on the all time top for me.

@openedeyes3246

5 ай бұрын

And although people want to talk about mbappe today as being one of the best in the world, I laugh. He hasn't even reached Zidane's level yet. In Zidane's era, mbappe would have been like any other average player . The only thing he has is speed and a bit of accuracy on goal. That doesn't make a complete player. For me Haaland and mbappe don't even come close to the greats of yesteryears, i e Ronaldo nazario, CR7, Messi, Zidane, Kaka, etc. Today's football focuses so much on scoring goals. But it takes a lot to be a goat.

@CZInform

5 ай бұрын

Your opinion, my opinion or the' medias' opinion does not have any value here. What matters is the opinions of coaches and successful footballers and he is one of the very best of all time according to the vast majority of these. In my opinion he would have won a lot more if it was not for his temper, including a second world cup.

@davidac4532

5 ай бұрын

@@CZInform even mass media and coaches don't matter... I don't think so althought he was a great player

Loved the way he controlled the ball with pure smooth feet..his generation was full with great talents.. zidane,figo,ronaldo,ronaldinho n more..

The crown jewel when it came down to ball control. Zizou had a wicked first touch, could easily shift in any direction, precise passing, and his IQ on the pitch was immaculate

Zidane - true maestro of football. Magnificent!!! One of the best!!!

Zizou had such a unique way of manipulating the tempo of play as though the ball was elastic at his feet. He wasn't the fastest, but he would stride with this peculiar air of confidence and elegance. He was a natural leader and playmaker, so when he had the ball you just felt at ease. He was the calm *within* the storm. Very few players in all of football history, let alone the current era, make me feel that way. He was truly special.

@shivamchandrol8641

Жыл бұрын

Same here .. i only watch zizou highlights and videos don’t know why 😅 though I like messi and Ronaldo but maradona and zidane are such a joy to watch.

@DimitrisSalonidis

10 ай бұрын

in that sense about the flow and tempo the only one i enjoy watching this era is Luca Modric!!!

@roziifrancis8623

9 ай бұрын

I love it how you describe about zizou

@cupperdigger3494

7 ай бұрын

He was the best of Mordic, Kroos and Isco a couple other great midfielders. I didn't watch his last game for us because I couldn't say goodbye to him.

@RobLewis3

5 ай бұрын

He wasn't that fast in a sprint but he was very fast at quick lateral movements and switching from left to right foot to put his opponents off-balance. I would recommend any slow players just work on using both feet and lateral movements like Zidane. He gained so much space with these techniques.

Zizu and Ronaldinho are the definition of football at its finest form.Magicians with class both in and out of the pitch.

@elvisthetuxedocat7578

Жыл бұрын

Bergkamp??????

@dsinemoi1mouton

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. Ronaldinho more in a technical, physical way. Zidane more in the way he anticipates opponents movements.

@laouch

Жыл бұрын

Zidane was the most "artistic", the most enjoyable to watch and he was always here on big games (unlike like Messi, R9, CR7...) which make him stands next to Pele and Maradona but Ronaldinho, he is just the best player of all times, he had everything (technical, physical, speed...) and he won everything at a very young age, football was really too easy for him.

@gamexgamer2002

Жыл бұрын

Ronaldo Nazario too

@jugbrewer

Жыл бұрын

didn’t he headbutt that one guy

Hay que vivir en directo las épocas de los jugadores para entender lo que fueron. Zidane fue un mago, sobre todo en sus ultimos años .

The very first clip is a work of art. The way he picked the ball from the air to set himself up for the beautiful finish, at the same time sending the defender out of the screen.. Poetry in motion

Watching him was like listening to Mozart for hours, or standing in front of Rodin's sculptures. What an artist!

@martinmcewen6

2 жыл бұрын

Just the normal in Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇯🇵

@infernagold

2 жыл бұрын

@@DK-wj3bf Zidane is luxury. Iniesta is affordable budget

@phillipedwardness9591

2 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was like watching a really good football player

@farhany8129

2 жыл бұрын

@@DK-wj3bf yes, not even half of Zidane

@marksinclair946

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipedwardness9591 I'm with you, mate, great player but it's just pissing about with a football.

What a work of art. The real Van Gogh of football, alongside Ronaldinho. I could spend hours and hours watching this in slow motion!

@imunmire

Жыл бұрын

Such a clean elegant play style

@tairo1092

Жыл бұрын

@@imunmire He was more like the Raphael of football. Pure beauty.

@orcastrodegandasozinhomaca3333

10 ай бұрын

Include Neymar there. Actually no playr can match Neymar and Ronaldinho's beautiful football skills. Even the two GOATs (Messi&Ronaldo7) can agree with me

@mr.gamerkabir8142

9 ай бұрын

​@@orcastrodegandasozinhomaca3333in terms of diving? Definitely

I am fan of Germany, but I have a great admiration for French football. France has an elegant football, it is a joy to watch them.

Wow he does things I haven't seen other greats do. Imagine if there were two players on the same team with similar Zidane skills. They'd be able to tear through defenses.

Elegance, panache, deadly efficiency, accurate passes, one-touch lay-offs, nasty free kicks, super headers, you name it, Zizou had it in his bag of tricks. One of the best to ever grace the game!

@sedii91

2 жыл бұрын

super headers alright 😂

@YoYoFunPlay

2 жыл бұрын

headers were really good especially satisfying on that moron

@sedii91

2 жыл бұрын

@@YoYoFunPlay haha I kinda miss the old rat squad of Italy with Zambrotta's and Materazzi's, there's not really that much flair in world football right now like that

@ryanhadi7084

2 жыл бұрын

And Strong, calm, great vision

@leopardoamur

2 жыл бұрын

I almost cry with this one

He was so damn good at giving himself acres of space with a single touch of the ball whenever he was marked in a tight space. So creative and always one step ahead. I miss watching him play

@NazriB

2 жыл бұрын

Lies again? Far Fat

@mandingodestroyer3104

2 жыл бұрын

Miss his artistry in this modern era

@cemaldokuzkardes7279

Жыл бұрын

Bravo Zidane tu mérite le ballon j'adore d'or 20 🥰🤲👁 vive l'algerie

He was so calm in possession. I don’t think anyone comes close to him in that aspect of the game. There are better strikers, better passers of the ball, there are faster players, but not a single player on the planet has ever been able to calmly rip holes in defensive lines the way he could.

@RobLewis3

5 ай бұрын

He's so relaxed on the ball it's like he's not even trying.

He made playing football look effortless. He had sublime skill

He was the ultimate midfield playmaker maestro. He would "unravel" a very complicated position and release the ball to a team mate in a good position even when you thought it was unlikely. Magnificent player.

@cameronjones8641

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what he would do, its hard to explain to people who didn't watch him play. All these people comparing him to Berbatov cannot have seen them both enough.

His Flow is undeniable unique. He really flies over his Opponents like a Butterfly

@Pandemonis

Жыл бұрын

And stings like a bee ;)

@ericcraw

Жыл бұрын

I love that analogy - so true!

@arshsinha4479

Жыл бұрын

Bergkamp did that better but Zidane is better overall

@christiankorsager1837

11 ай бұрын

Look at Michael Laudrup, seems like Zidane copied his style

@faraazkhan90

10 ай бұрын

Rui costa and luis figo also had that fluidity like zidane.

"The most important thing is to have control of the ball" - Zinedine Zidane

My favourite player of all time ! Long live the GOAT , king Zizou

it's not just the perfect execution that impresses, it's just the winning idea of ​​doing certain things that makes you understand that Zinedune Zidane was just from another planet.

@shady2196

Жыл бұрын

I'd rate him above CR7 but bellow R9 and obviously Messi

@zefyrisd69

Жыл бұрын

@@shady2196 AFAIK he met R9 twice in WC and outmatched him twice. He also met CR7 in 2006 and also outmatched him.

@shady2196

Жыл бұрын

@@zefyrisd69 I said he was better than CR7 ya dough ball , but I'm sorry he wasn't better than R9 , he didn't put class him either , stop acting like your opinion is a fact , I feel like I'm talking to kids

@santana5367

Жыл бұрын

@@shady2196 ya pas meilleur que Ronaldinho et zizou cherche pas Messi CR7 qui tu veut c'est grâce à eux si il ont jouer au foot mdrrr

@santana5367

Жыл бұрын

CR7 meilleur buteur mais moins fort en contrôle de balle mais une vrai machine a buts

He does things that constantly make you go “wtf” and “how”. Absolute wizard and maestro.

A true definition of class midfielder he's football touch and control is crazy so unselfish with insane finishing skills also eagle eye view one of the best midfield maestro for me...viera and zidane on midfield imagine❤❤

I watched all of Zizou's matches with Juve and was happy when he moved to Madrid. He is the legend of football and my favorite player. How beautiful are your days, Zizou

An absolute wizard. His technical prowess and class weren't just for show, his talents had an impact in any game he played and his trophy collection proves it.

@GuideUsAllah401

2 жыл бұрын

That’s right, it wasn’t just for show.

@danielwoods3563

2 жыл бұрын

He did all this at the highest level as well. It wasn't against relegation teams in weak leagues or whipping boys. If I had to choose between Messi, Ronaldo or Zidane in my fantasy team I would pick Zidane.

@avsn1194

2 жыл бұрын

@@danielwoods3563 messi is better🤣

@tommyk7317

2 жыл бұрын

Awwww please capture my favorite when he, with his back to the opposing side take a high ball on the chest whiles turning in midair. Use the tihigh to control it then make his move. He is the only one I have seen do that.

@avsn1194

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommyk7317 English .

Watching this guy playing put tears in my eyes. Pure Beauty. Zidane was an Artist!

@o.foster9123

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY EXACTLY EXACTLY HE IS SO CAAAALLLMMMM ON THE BALLL ITS UNBELIEVABLE😄😄😄ZINEDINE ZIDANE PLAYER OF ALL TIME ...PLEASE GOD RE YOUNG HIM AND LET HIM PLAY AGAIN😆😆

One of my favorite players of all time.

I have never seen a so beautiful game! Proud of our Zidane ❤️

He danced with the ball ; has crystal clear tactical view and played for his team to win, never hogging for personal glory. A true class act.

@mattkinsella9856

5 ай бұрын

He had such a physical presence too. Very unique and unusual for such a powerful guy to move with the ball with such speed and grace at the same time. In this respect he was (and still) in a class of his own.

As a Brazilian I can say that we had our share of artists with the ball, but none could match the elegance and grace of Zissou.

@oceaneaveline6278

2 жыл бұрын

Ronaldinho > Zidane

@soumyadeepray1272

2 жыл бұрын

@@oceaneaveline6278 Lol, no way. Ronaldinho was mighty inconsistent throughout his career, barring two years, Also Zidane had better ball-control, bigger passing range, was physically stronger, and had better dribbling ability. Ronnie was glamorous, entertaining, and yes had so-called "flair"(I don't even understand why is having flair relevant). Had you seen both these players week-in and week-out, you'd know Zidane was the better footballer, and by a good margin.

@fp3728

2 жыл бұрын

@@soumyadeepray1272 I disagree with you wholeheartedly. By a clear margin! You have to be trolling. Yes Ronaldinho's Achilles heal was his partying and lack of professionalism. But he was more talented with the ball than Zidane. Ronaldinho was ALWAYS double teamed. As you can see from these Zidane highlights most times Zidane was marked one on one.. Ronaldinho had a larger bag of tricks than Zidane.

@psimbyosis8162

2 жыл бұрын

Zidane fue el único jugador que ha neutralizado a Brasil dos veces en los mundiales, en 2006 fue más que legendario su cometido. De 2014 en adelante ha sido responsabilidad de Brasil mismo. Espero ver una final entre Brasil contra Francia o Bélgica este año que viene.

@yngwiemartin5638

2 жыл бұрын

Pelé did. Ronaldinho not far too.

He makes the beautiful game joyous to watch, Ballerina that's Zidane in one word

People who only start wastching football in Cr-Messi Era have absolutely no idea how GREAT Zidane was. Truly Genius, Pure Baller. For me top 3 GOATS, Messi, Zizou and R9. Aside Pele, CR7. Cruyff and G Best as well. But Zidane was really different.. Most beautiful, Most intelligent and the most important is he is always show up the highest level of the football game. His Leadership. The Great General with most beautiful and pure feet and brain. Truly the GOAT.

I started watching football because of him. Messi’s control comes from his frequent touches, but Zidane with his long legs don’t have high frequency, yet he controls the ball like there’s magic. Every touch is so purposeful and intelligent. Just amazing

@manuelmendoza6766

10 ай бұрын

PErfectlydescribed, thats why they called him Harry Potter by the hispanic narrators and zizou the magician, prue magic

@reginald6451

8 ай бұрын

Pure street ball zizou

@errezmardi506

3 ай бұрын

yeah you can't even compare, zidane was way better than messi

He’s the most successful person in football history, not only he’s a best player who won many thropies including World Cup, but also won the most prestigious thropy as a manager as well.

@osmarbatalha6831

2 жыл бұрын

Hes the second most successful. Pele has a trifecta of world cups. Being the talisman in 2 editions. Sad but true.

@norpriest521

2 жыл бұрын

@@osmarbatalha6831 The funny thing is Zidane always destroyed Brazil lol

@mahath9198

2 жыл бұрын

@@norpriest521 still pele has 2 world cup

@yousefal-nassar7279

2 жыл бұрын

@@osmarbatalha6831 Zidane got the world cup when there were more national teams playing in the tournament, and they were all loaded with extremely proficient players. ‘98 world cup is more valuable than a ’58 world cup. Plus Zidane played and became successful in multiple leagues, Pele never went to Europe (But we all know how Zidane faired against the entire squad of Brazil). It took France a decade to regain their momentum after Zidane retired.

@purpleperc1012

2 жыл бұрын

Money league is overrated too many averga managers getting credit for winning a money award based on the team with the most expensive players

You can tell by the way Zidane moved he could easy take care of himself🤭🔥 For me the best player ever, J'adore💙🔥🇫🇷🔥🇫🇷

He is on the rooftop. We can think and explain that someone is better, it is the liberate appreciation of anyone but all we can say is that nobody is more elegant in the dribble, nobody! Beauty of football!

He's such a joy to watch

It was amazing how he could glide past players without using any speed his ball control was unrivalled

@goatgoat9940

2 жыл бұрын

Messi does exactly that, just universes greater

@lightningawesomefantasy5354

2 жыл бұрын

@@goatgoat9940 bruh

@LuisGarcia-pl6jv

2 жыл бұрын

@@goatgoat9940 Messi uses his acceleration and quickness, so no its different. Zidane just makes it look so smooth

@nihatnihat8264

2 жыл бұрын

@@goatgoat9940 Messi might not have been the fastest footballer but he has an inhuman ability to change direction quickly and keep the ball stuck to his feet while he moves fast

@goatgoat9940

2 жыл бұрын

@@lightningawesomefantasy5354 its a fact

I was a keeper and a defender growing up playing the beautiful game and this man was my idol pure class and a privilege to watch I miss watching players like him Ronaldo,Bergkamp,Nedved,Pirlo,Del Piero,Ronaldihno,Beckham,Scholes,Gerrard,Henry,Davids,Totti and Figo my generation was truly blessed with amazing futbol. 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽

The Greatest midfielder of the time..Good technical ability,good vision and good shooting power...world best

This is ridiculous, how can anyone be this good? Imagine being blessed with this talent.

@fadhilsyarif5374

2 жыл бұрын

He has talent and..... He worked hard, holy!!

@lokdok2236

2 жыл бұрын

Il était béni ... tous ses buts sont magiques ! Il marque en finale de Coupe du Monde .. 3 fois Il marque en finale de Ligue des Champions .. Il était vraiment béni ! En France, on connaissait déjà le résultat du match quand on voyait son regard et celui de ses adversaires se croiser avant le début du match ... J'avais 15 ans en 1998 et je n'oublierai jamais ! Mais comme CR7 ou Beckham, il arrivait avant et repartait après les autres ... Quel joueur magnifique ... ✌

@blokkka9inety293

2 жыл бұрын

@R R hard work too. but common, the touch that he has... thats god-given man.

@soumyadeepray1272

2 жыл бұрын

@@blokkka9inety293 Nope, that is hard work, dedication, years of struggle, and the will to never give up. You have absolutely no right to demean, dismiss, and abuse someone's years and years of hard-work, by calling it god-gifted.

@rgonzalo511

2 жыл бұрын

@@soumyadeepray1272 Fist of all saying someone has god given talent is the best compliment anyone can receive. Second no amount of hardwork will make you do that if you ain't got it. Get mad I don't care. Zidane had the talent and the work ethic.

Football experts said, zinedin Zidane is the most complete player in history of football. I agree with them. The guy has everything that is needed in football. I don't see any weaknesses. Wooow!

@AitorACR

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah he scored a lot of goals and make more assists during his carrer omg what i have to read

@virtuoso513

Жыл бұрын

@@AitorACR freekicks

@neethuandthomasphotography

Жыл бұрын

its Leo Messi and Ronalindho , they are the most complete players in history ..Zidane not even close to complete player ..He just has that flar elegance , Messi and ronaldinho are more elegant to watch as well.

@Manu-vc3wy

Жыл бұрын

@@neethuandthomasphotography I’m agree with you

@MrGantritor

Жыл бұрын

@@neethuandthomasphotography sure dude

Zidane qui pouvait faire mal à n'importe qui. Cette conduite de balle et placée les dribbles quant il fallait. Ça a lui était prédestiné et lui appartiendra pour toujours. #LaLégendeZizou👑

I've seen him play twice at the Bernabeu, just astonishing. One of the greatest players of all time. Was a privilege to see him play live, will never forget it.

Zidane skills are at another level . He used it often over and over , but with purpose, not for just show boating but with objective to get away so that he will be ahead of opponents.. The opponents couldn't tackle him , even surrounded by opponents .. Some great players , if tightly marked by few players , just couldnt do anything , but not zidane .

Zidane was just 15 steps ahead of anyone else on the pitch. Absolute genius.

@EdwinSalgado999

2 жыл бұрын

Same with Iniesta and way more consistent. Both are top 3 midfielders for sure though

@louong93

2 жыл бұрын

@@EdwinSalgado999 Maradona and Rivaldo prime is much better than Zidane and iniesta . Sometimes I could see European players like Zidane, Beckham, ballack and iniesta have ball control problem. Only Thierry Henry could control the ball . He should be one of the greatest players that played for France. Not Zidane.

@EdwinSalgado999

2 жыл бұрын

@@louong93 iniesta having no ball control 😂what you smoking on bro . Na they didn't win half the trophies iniesta has

@estevao7k

2 жыл бұрын

I still prefer Ronaldinho, but Zidane is insane too

@ak3nodxd674

2 жыл бұрын

Only zidane can dictate a match all by himself.. It's more then just technique...

I watched him lead France to WC trophy in 1998, got injured in 2002 and France was knocked out on group stage, came back in 2006 and led France to WC final. He's a true legend.

@jmara3741

Жыл бұрын

3 world cups and 3 eurocups to do all that. Mesi needed 5 world cups and 8 copa Americas to do something.

@arifirshad6700

Жыл бұрын

The best player of the tournament ever for me (however just watch since 98') only Messi ever come close

@jmara3741

Жыл бұрын

@@arifirshad6700 Ronaldo 2002, Ronaldo 98, Zidane 98, Zidane 2006, Xavi, Iniesta 2010 they had better world cups than Messi without a doubt. Garrincha in 62, Pele and Jairzinho in 70, Muller in 74, Maradona in 86, Romario in 94, only a few much better world cups than Messi's 5 world cups together.

@carlocappellanti9374

Жыл бұрын

Only to meet Italy and..............😊

@madridforever933

9 ай бұрын

@@jmara3741 🤣 FAXXXXX. CONMEBOL had to keep coming up with reasons to hold another copa america every summer just to extend his chances at winning a title for the historically mega colossal serial winners Argentina. Here's a newflash for the casual fans and stans: Winning a world cup for France, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy is more of an expected goal than it is a miracle against all odds because those countries are so flush with talent pools, they always have loaded teams with top in their position talents all over the roster.

He's sort of Ballet, the grace, strength, mixed with future thinking, like a wizard. Such a big dude to be so graceful.

Acomodaste los clips del video , esta bueno 👏 grande Zidane

I was 8 years old. I started watching football at the World Cup 2006. I remembered when he was scoring the penalty against Buffon in the final. I was scared because of the ball which was touching the bar. My parents said he is a magician. Since that day I was in love with him. Such a shame he ended his career after that game. He could definitely continue his career until he was getting 40 years old. I have never seen such a player like him. And I seriously watched one game of him in my lifetime. Nobody can not compare to him. It's crazy but it's the truth. And until December 2021 I have seen many great players and also good playmakers but nobody was like him. After seeing so many documentaries, highlight videos and expert meanings I know why.

@amnodean

2 жыл бұрын

This is wholesome my guy.

Just because the kids nowadays didn’t see him think many of the past greats had no value. Thanks for putting this together.

@sagan08

Жыл бұрын

True that. They will worship CR7 like he is the greatest of all time 😂

@banana4814

Жыл бұрын

@@sagan08 ronaldo and messi literally changed football

@HighwayMotorcycles1

Жыл бұрын

The sad thing is most kids today still won't acknowledge it because the video quality is so poor so they won't watch it!

@sagan08

Жыл бұрын

@@banana4814 They didn’t change football. Pele, Maradona and legends of the past did. Messi and CR7 were best of their era and Messi is in my top 5 players of all time. Ronaldo(R9) did revolutionize different approach to a striker, even Zlatan said this. Even Ramos, he changed the perspective of an aggressive defender. I’m not shitting on CR7. Just that, I find current gen idolize him too much, perhaps that what got to his head as well. Remarkable hardcore player but he started off attention-seeking football and many followed, such as clowns like Neymar who is incredibly talented but waste his time being selfish on field and seeking validation all the time. Reminds me of Adrian Broner of the boxing world.

@kitsu9085

Жыл бұрын

@@banana4814 they changed nothing but their hairstyles

GOAT midfielder with no doubt💯💯💯

Et oui zizou !!! Quel régale même après tant d'années de le regarder jouer !

Never does anything unnecessary with the ball, amazing player. One of the best ever.

@antiagonista

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Reminds me of Iniesta, but even classier.

@farhatqureshi8562

2 жыл бұрын

@@antiagonista His presence in the centre of the field of battle was unmatched. The vision and command of a brilliant general.

@shivanshu111

2 жыл бұрын

Even messi doesn't do anything unnecessary

@purgetheheretic

2 жыл бұрын

Very apt description of Zizou

This video made me so happy for some reason. So much of nostalgia coming through. There hasn’t been players like this. Such elegance, and confidence, so much that watching him as rival fan will make you stand up and clap for him even when watching from your home.

my son was 7 years old when he saw Zidane played. He didn't know soccer, but he told me that this player is clever. That's Zidane, he's playing so right and so in time, always finding the solution and doing useful things.. yeah more than the beauty, Zidane was really smart on the field...

zidane représente mon enfance il a été un maestro pour moi comme pour beaucoup aimant le football et le beau jeux amateur de tous ces tours il m'aura fais le temps d'un match rêver dans n'importe quelle club ou avec la france ou il a joué il a été comme un idole ce frère qu'on regarde avec fascination et admiration devant ce magicien qu'il était merci beaucoup zidane pour ces moments de joies et de tristesse aussi que peu procurer un match de football

Best ever in my book. Complete player, leader, ambassador. Never tense in his action.

@user-tl2cs6wv8b

2 жыл бұрын

He was perfect. We had Ronaldinho at Barça who was a genius in his own right but Zidane was consistent throughout his entire career.

@Zipper83

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-tl2cs6wv8b brava roni he was copy past of r9 and garrincha ( meaning by all his techniques came from them ) zidane was zidane MEANING BY HE DIDNT COPY ANY he was in another level !!

@dharmaosman184

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Just don't insult his kin..

@sachit4

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a bias to give that title to goalscorers/forwards in my view

@gabrielevanoni5045

2 жыл бұрын

"never tense in his action"...hm.... Materazzi?

Zidane is like the Federer of tennis. The way how he plays & dribbles in a very calm & relaxed way. Doesn't even panic.

@kamazeusk274

2 жыл бұрын

Mohamed ali, jordan....lol

@massimilianoluttichau1230

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@davet2625

Жыл бұрын

Good comparison. Hugely talented and competitive, but expressing themselves with such gracefulness and elegance.

@philippecal6787

Жыл бұрын

Federer, le roi du coup boisé et de la balle de match ratée ? You're a funny guy !

@Xantoren

Жыл бұрын

@@philippecal6787 Je crois que vous vous trompez de personne ! Il parle du meilleur joueur de tennis de l'histoire, Roger Federer.

Most elegant player of all time

I recognize alot of street football in his game. Games played in a small area and tight spaces. Sometimes under one street light cos others lights is broken. His head and upper body seems to points to differents directions but then comes the lower part of the body and balance the lot. El Matador

I am guilty of it myself, but people forget how great Zidane was. This reminded me. What a player.

He had such a magical touch on the ball. Brilliant ball control. It seems so effortless

Amazing player ,great to watch and control of ball was brilliant. Made it look so easy

Le rouge en bas et du bleu en haut forment une symbolique plaisante. 3 buts contre le néant en finale. Un beau message du Ciel!

when this guy retired i cried his play was so smooth skilled & beautiful. when this guy touched the ball the time stopped. i ll feel the same when messi will retire. 2 different styles of legend but two humble football gods ! zidane forever in our heart

@gacem213

Жыл бұрын

Zidane was magic... There won’t be another player like him ever again unfortunately for football...

@abdoulsalammohamed2219

Жыл бұрын

This is crazy. The guy doesn't have weaknesses .👍👍👍

top dribbling and control skills (that undress/embarrass any number of top defenders); great field vision combined with uncanny instincts and impeccable passing that set up his teammates for scoring chances; can strike from anywhere inside and outside of the box. the PERFECT footballer to build a team!

@abandoned_soul

Жыл бұрын

Goodbye Penaldo, and the dilemma of the greatest in history will be solved soon, exactly on the 17th of December, when Leo Messi will win the World Cup. Messi will become the master of the GOATS, and you Penaldo, will be remembered by history as a secondary player with Pele, Maradona, the real Ronaldo and Zidane.

@wangkingsun9869

Жыл бұрын

@@abandoned_soul bro cant even get pass Croatia 🤭

@RetroFootballFC

Жыл бұрын

@@wangkingsun9869 Messi destroyed them

@liljimmy454

Жыл бұрын

​@@abandoned_soul sshutt up pessi fan go eat grass

@veget007

Жыл бұрын

@@abandoned_soul u sir r just another another fanboy :D he can have his own favourite like everyone. i bet u r barca fanboy 2. shallow, seeing only drama and confrontation with others :D i bet u have messi poster above your bed and your daily routine is wanking before sleep looking deeply into his eyes haha

GOAT in terms of playmaking, dribling skill, elegance, accuracy, pace, power and ball control... Zidane - The Greatest of all time ❤

This video brings me back. I remember my cousin and I in our early teens practicing Zidane's moves to exhaustion. This was before youtube, so we had heated debates on "the way he did it" haha I'm Brazilian, but Zidane was _the_ most important reference I have to the way I play football to this day.

@Blinkers2007GameDev

Жыл бұрын

Amazing player he really is. I mean KDB is starting to get there but Zidane is easily the best midfielder in history. Beautiful words

@Footballazz

Жыл бұрын

Something you’ll never see on a stat sheet, that makes Zidane quite possibly the best Midfielder ever, is his first touch under pressure It was so smooth it never looked like he was really under pressure lol…like you never thought he would lose the ball He was better at that than almost anyone else

@zoobomafoo1

Жыл бұрын

@@Blinkers2007GameDev with all due respect, you can't compare kdb to zizou. However, for a direct comparison, take a look at steven gerrard at his peak and watch kdb. Now that's identical.

@dalton1859

Жыл бұрын

@@zoobomafoo1 De Bruyne is far better than Gerrard and he's still playing. The English overrate their players so well.

@jeanphilipperondeau1070

Жыл бұрын

Good referance.