A soccer genius, Zidane created history for France in the 1998 World Cup. An ultimate midfield player, Zinedine Zidane is known for his brilliant passing skills and breathtaking control of the ball. Rightly considered by many as the best soccer player in the world, Zidane is more than that. Zidane is a winner. His outstanding game play in the finals of the 1998 World Cup against Brazil is a strong evidence for it. The most astonishing thing about Zidane is the pace and control he displays. Zidane, who is very quick on the field, has full control over the ball. What is more amazing is his ability to pass the ball as accurately at that pace. All these make him one of the most talented midfielders in the world. An exquisite ball player who never stops working to improve his control and skills Zidane is the something special. He has an intuitive vision of the game and comes spontaneously with needed game play.

Both in his national team and the club he plays for, Zidane is a trusted player and has been considered as one who could be relied upon in all kind of a situation. He is a talented but quiet leader who goes out and does his job on the field where it counts, and not in the media.

If there is a criticism to be made of Zidane, it is that he does not respond well to failure and that he can drift in and out of play. Yet his technical brilliance can never be underestimated even during darkest moments.