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Zinedine Zidane Trivia Quiz

Zinedine Zidane is considered to be the best player in the world right now. His magic ball touch, his game vision and his leadership made this player the base of both Real Madird and French teams.

A multiple-choice quiz by swisspower. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
swisspower

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,745

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Zidane play as a kid? Hint

La Castellane

Toulouse

Massonnens

St-Germain-des-Pres

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was his first professional club? Hint

Bordeaux

Cannes

Marseille

Paris SG

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Question 3 of 10

3. Zidane later moved on to what French club (where did he play after Cannes)? Hint

Olympique Lyonnais

Marseille

Bordeaux

Paris SG

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Zidane meet in Bordeaux that became his best friend? Hint

D. Deschamps

F. Barthez

M. Desailly

C. Dugarry

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Zidane make his debut for France (get his first cap)? Hint

1995

1997

1996

1994

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Question 6 of 10

6. What season did he arrive at Juventus FC? Hint

1994-1995

1995-1996

1996-1997

1997-1998

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Italian Championships did he win with Juventus? Hint

None

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which one of these competitions did Zidane win with Real Madrid? Hint

World Cup

World Club Championship

European SuperCup

UEFA Champions League

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Question 9 of 10

9. What day did he become the most famous football player by scoring two goals in the World Cup final? Hint

July 22nd, 1994

July 4th, 1994

June 29th, 1998

July 12th, 1998

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Zidane's nickname?

Answer: (one word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Zidane play as a kid?

Answer: La Castellane

La Castellane is near Marseille.

2. What was his first professional club?

Answer: Cannes

Jean Fernandez was Cannes coach at this time.

3. Zidane later moved on to what French club (where did he play after Cannes)?

Answer: Bordeaux

Rolland Courbis was Bordeaux coach and asked Zidane to come. It was the time Zidane was playing with Dugarry and Lizarazu, both FIFA world champions in 1998 with Zidane.

4. Who did Zidane meet in Bordeaux that became his best friend?

Answer: C. Dugarry

They had the same approach of the game.

5. In what year did Zidane make his debut for France (get his first cap)?

Answer: 1994

It was on April 17th, 1994 in Bordeaux. Zidane came on at the 63rd when France were losing by 2-0. He scored two goals and the game ended a draw.

6. What season did he arrive at Juventus FC?

Answer: 1996-1997

Zidane is often compared to Platini, because both played for Juventus, and played as #10 for France.

7. How many Italian Championships did he win with Juventus?

Answer: 2

It was in 1996-1997 and 1997-1998.

8. Which one of these competitions did Zidane win with Real Madrid?

Answer: UEFA Champions League

In the 2002 final, he scored one of the most beautiful goal of his career!

9. What day did he become the most famous football player by scoring two goals in the World Cup final?

Answer: July 12th, 1998

Everybody remembers France's victory 3-0 over Brazil, E. Petit scored the third goal.

10. What is Zidane's nickname?

Answer: Zizou

Zinedine Zidane is his 'official' name. Teammates and coaches call him Zizou and his very own friends call him Yazid.

Source: Author swisspower

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