India, July 28 -- The France national football team has officially named Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach. He takes the job from Didier Deschamps, who ended his long 14-year run after the team lost in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Zidane has signed a four-year deal and will also continue his long-time deal with Adidas. As he gets ready to lead his home country, let us look back at his great career and see what makes him perfect for this role.

Zinedine Zidane's playing career records

Before he became a manager, Zidane was one of the best players in football history. Known as "Zizou," he played as a midfielder for top teams like Juventus and Real Madrid. He helped France win their first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1998 by ...