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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
@@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.
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!
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 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
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 👍
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
@@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..
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...
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.
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.
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
@@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
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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
@@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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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😆😆
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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
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 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.
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!
@@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
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. 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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 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.
@@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!
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.
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 .
@@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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
@@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.
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
@@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 !!
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
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
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!
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.
@@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
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.
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
@@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.
