football

Nicknamed "Zizou"
Born in Marseilles, France, of Algerian parents
Scored his first goal professionally in 1991; the president of the Cannes football club gifted him with a car.
In his first international game (playing for France against the Czech Republic) in 1994, he scored two goals in 17 minutes
Won Golden Ball — European MVP award for leading France to victory in 1998 World Cup
FIFA Player of the Year in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006
Became football's most expensive player in 2001, when Real Madrid acquired him for £46 million (roughly $66 million)
Christian Dior's first male model
After being sidelined several times with injuries, he announced he would retire after 2006 World Cup games in Germany
Captained the French team in World Cup 2006 games; they lost to Italy
Headbutted opponent Marco Materazzi after a brief altercation in the 100th minute of the World Cup Final game. Zidane was red-carded, banished from the field.
Still won 2006 FIFA Golden Ball
Is featured as a LEGO minifigure, included in some of the soccer playsets