Zinedine Zidane Trivia
How much do you really know about Zinedine Zidane?
Test your knowledge of Zinedine Zidane's career, records, and Champions League performances with this in-depth quiz.
Who Is Zinedine Zidane?
Zinedine Zidane is a French former attacking midfielder and one of the most decorated figures in Champions League history, both as a player and as a manager. Born on June 23, 1972 in Marseille, he starred for Bordeaux, Juventus and Real Madrid before retiring in 2006, then returned to Real Madrid as manager in January 2016 — his first-ever job in charge of a first team.
Zidane in the Champions League
As a player, Zidane reached three consecutive Champions League finals with Juventus (1996, 1997, 1998), winning only the first, before joining Real Madrid in 2001 and scoring one of the competition's most iconic goals — a left-footed volley in the 2002 final. But his greatest Champions League legacy came as a manager: taking charge of Real Madrid for the first time in January 2016, he won the next three finals in a row — 2016, 2017 and 2018 — becoming the first manager in history to achieve a Champions League three-peat, and joining Bob Paisley and Carlo Ancelotti among the few coaches with three titles. He resigned just days after the third.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Zidane win the Champions League as a player?
Yes, once — in 2002 with Real Madrid, scoring the winning goal with a famous volley.
How many Champions League titles did Zidane win as a manager?
Three in a row (2016, 2017, 2018) with Real Madrid — the first manager ever to achieve that.
Did Zidane ever win the Champions League with Juventus?
No — he reached three straight finals with Juventus (1996-98) but only the 1996 final ended in victory, before he had a major role at the club.
How many questions are in the Zidane trivia quiz?
20 free questions covering his playing career, his historic run as a manager, and Champions League history.