Apart from his touch, pass, turn, vision, ability to keep the ball, I always felt Zidanes greatest strength was the way he controlled the big matches. He destroyed Brazil by taking control. He scored two against them in an earlier final (1998). He scored 2 against England in Euro 2004. Deflated us. Scored a free kick and last minute penalty. He beat Spain by dominating midfield and limiting Xavi and Iniestas influence on the game. He was a boss for this reason. When I think Zidane I think control and someone who has a stronger grip on the game than his opponents. It helped some extremely average France teams do very well. Favourite player ever and very lucky to have seen him (Man U v Juventus 1997 and again in 1999). Props to Roy Keane for keeping him under pressure in 1999. Stop Zidane, you stop Juve. He knew that. Zidane went global when he went to Real Madrid but true football fans knew when he was at Juventus and pre World Cup 1998 that he was a very special player. That lazy style, impossible to get the ball off, grows in influence as the game wears on. He takes over slowly. Mesmerising.
France team was loose for international level (not qualified for world cup 1990, 1994) but an heroe has came from nowhere.. What a chance for having this player in my french childhood (11-22 years). He has made me dream like nothing else...
I have never seen player better than Zidane in this worl, he is absolutly Legend noone can compare to him in history of football even pele and maradona. he is the best player ever long life Zizou.
@TheGiorgi7 Messi is overhyped? and you achieved what? you're talking about a six-time ballon d'or winner, one-time World Cup golden ball winner, six-time golden boot winner, and the top goalscorer of LaLiga and Argentina. yeah, Argentina. if we talk about individual achievements, no one come past Messi. not even Ronaldo. Messi has 35 while Ronaldo has 32, sorry
@TheGiorgi7 are you kidding me? This is just a bullshit argument. "Boring"? Really? I mean, you could be a dickhead a believe what you wan, you can hate on Messi, that's prevalent nowadays anyway. But to call him boring? My guy, even his usual haters would tell you that he's not boring🤦♂️this guy is too much. My goodness, just because he can't win Copa America, he's boring? My guy, you're just a guy in the RUclips comment section😂pipe down HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Makes it look so easy and no effort here. And I know it's against this kind of competition, (with absolutely no disrespect) but still, to move a ball around like he does is quite hypnotic. No wonder he's gone down as one of the greats of the game. No doubt he could have waltzed through every player on that pitch 3 or 4 times and then scored at will but his personality shines through as well. Legend, wish there was more like him now.
I've seen Pele in action, I've seen Maradona's skills, I've witnessed Messi's magics, & I've watched most of C.Ronaldo's fancy foot-works. But the player I'll pay to watch is Zizou..& I don't care what people think about this. Zidane is simply the greatest ever.
@@zakariabhaidka380 Not really...Ronaldo Nazario was superior to Cristiano and Zidane really was a superior all round player. It’s bot just about the goals...
Watching this in 2022. I remember watching zidane on tv with my dad and my dad would always be amazed by zidane. I’ve never seen a footballer like zidane. For me football was never the same again after zidane retired. The best of all time
It's the little things that Zidane does that makes him so good. He does everything perfectly, right down to the last inch of kicking a ball. Ronaldo has flair and pace, Messi has flair and pace, Zidane had that and more...
Zidane is a great man, not only for playing in this match but for not walking it past all of them like he could, but always giving the ball to his teammates to have a go
Generation post 2000 ^^ Zidane , Ronaldihno , Roberto Carlos , Figo , Beckham , Ronaldo , Henry , Van Nistelrooy , Khan etc... That's was real Football ..
lol people who try to compare messi and ronaldo to zidane can't compare players from other generation and other position (midfield vs attack) but, even, Zidane had far more talent and influence in the game
I've never seen a retired footballer played this good..unbelievable, he plays as if he has never retired. It's been more than 3 years after his retirement, but he does a skill @1:35 oh-so-calmly. I believe he could still be a playmaker if he's called to play again, whether for France or for any football club. Miss Zizou so much!
Agreed - he carried France in 98 and 2006 and likewise did so for do many of his club teams....he has won every major football honour at club and country level. Legend!
this guy is so good i believe he will remain the best for 20 yrs to come . young kids now doesn't have passion like him they have all in 10 seconds it takes YEARS TO HAVE DEDICATION
He plays a type of football that has become extinct now. You could mention xavi,iniesta,pirlo,silva,ozil,mata,snijder and people who have seen Zidane play will tell you that NONE have that mixture of calmness, class, vision, and even finishing that this man had. He played a type of football that visioned everything in slow motion.
zidane took bordeaux at a young age to a european cup final hence why juve wanted to buy him, and he did a lot wid juve, who he won 2 seria a which was a hard league to perform and 3 champions league final runners up, that is success, messi's arg didn't even reach a final and arg do have talented forwards, its just that messi couldn't adapt to a different style of play as he is used to possession football, i just feel zidane had that sort of intimidating 1 man confidence in the big match
How casual does he look here? It's incredible, even though he's playing people who for the most part have never played world class football, he looks so relaxed. It's like breathing for him.
Also, Zidane was ALWAYS on the top at big stages. He never failed when he had to take responsibility in quarter, semi or final. I've seen Messi fail a few time at big stages. I've seen C.Ronaldo fail many times at big stages.
Messi is a striker. Compare him to Gerd Muller, Maradona and Pele. Zidane a midfielder and playmaker. Possibly the best ever. He played both Defensive and Attacking midfield and scored with both his feet. His exclusion from the team in the 2002 worldcup meant France did not qualify for the knockouts, such was his role in the team. Take Messi out of Barca, the still perform as well with Villa and Pedro upfront. Messi is a great striker but not as complete a footballer as Zidane.
What a player he was. Kids, watch this guy, he was perfect in every aspect of his play! I really hope his son Enzo has a great career. I cant wait to see if he can emulate his father
I use to think soccer was about trying to be spectacular and always taking on players but zizo made me realize theres nothing wrong with touch and class. "thank you zizou"
True. He was an attacking midfielder who used to play as a second striker whenever needed. Similar playing position to Juan Mata at Chelsea and Ronalidinho for Brazil and Barca.
I remember this game,Kenny Dalgliesh was the Rest Of The World manager and he started Henrik Larsson in central defense........ speechless wasnt the word
this guy is way more valuable than messi. Also unlike the Seedorf and Stam in 2012, Zidane wasn't thinking about himself, he knew it was for charity and passed the ball to everyone and let them have fun. Seedorf, Stam and Lunberg were just passing it to the good players and were too greedy even in a charity match no wonder the team lost, they didn't even pass the ball to either Myers or Butler in a good position once. Zidane here was being really positive.
i'm not the only one who thinks zidane waz best ever !! hav u ever seen him play !! i guess not bcuz if u had seen u would have had ur opinion the other way around !!
the french were not strong side in 2006, zizou was 34, and his performance in the knockout stages was impeccable that france wud never lose if he's on the pitch.he totally ran the show against brazil, spain, portugal italy
All great players reach a certain level of "composure" when they come of a certain point in their careers, I'm from Mexican origins and admired players who possessed this truly amazing swagger. Blanco #10, was the Mexican player who in the same regard as Zidane could be considered one of the better talents in futbol history.
Did Mike Myers control that long pass from Zidane at the 2 min mark?!! lol Someone should make a compilation of Woody Harrelson from teh same game! I must confess I love watching these games. Looking forward to the game tomorrow night!!
Watching this, I was in awe of the best player of all time (In my opinion) however, come 4:19, I was more impressed by the guy from GMTV putting in a world class tackle on Zidane when he was through on goal. Great stuff.
uefa cup was a prestigious tournament back then because back in those days champions league was a champions cup that mainly had 1 representative from different domestic champions, it was hard and ziziou did it on his own, shows how lead teams to success. ziziou had many great players in his era that today it just has ronaldo and messi, ronaldo 9 is one of the greatest, also u can't compare wales with argentina, arg have a history so wid their golden players messi shud led thm 2 final at least.
I've just never seen a player who made the game look so effortlessly easy. Very glad I got to see him in his prime.
Ronaldinho
@@brodiescott-bridger652 Zidane is better than Ronaldinho
@@brodiescott-bridger652 Zidane vs Brazil 06 I dare you lol
The greatest midfielder the game has ever witnessed.💯💯💯💯💯
Messi exists
form is temporary, class is permanent !!
Apart from his touch, pass, turn, vision, ability to keep the ball, I always felt Zidanes greatest strength was the way he controlled the big matches. He destroyed Brazil by taking control. He scored two against them in an earlier final (1998). He scored 2 against England in Euro 2004. Deflated us. Scored a free kick and last minute penalty. He beat Spain by dominating midfield and limiting Xavi and Iniestas influence on the game. He was a boss for this reason. When I think Zidane I think control and someone who has a stronger grip on the game than his opponents. It helped some extremely average France teams do very well. Favourite player ever and very lucky to have seen him (Man U v Juventus 1997 and again in 1999). Props to Roy Keane for keeping him under pressure in 1999. Stop Zidane, you stop Juve. He knew that. Zidane went global when he went to Real Madrid but true football fans knew when he was at Juventus and pre World Cup 1998 that he was a very special player. That lazy style, impossible to get the ball off, grows in influence as the game wears on. He takes over slowly. Mesmerising.
Zizou could have kept playing at the top level for a few more years if he wanted to. Legend
France team was loose for international level (not qualified for world cup 1990, 1994) but an heroe has came from nowhere.. What a chance for having this player in my french childhood (11-22 years). He has made me dream like nothing else...
Unbelieveable!! Retired for 6 years and still looks better than anyone that plays today, without a doubt!!
37 years of age, in retirement since 06 and is still better than all the current football starts put together and multiplied by 500.
65,000 at Old Trafford for Zidane Manchester United Fans know appreciate greatness.
The greatest Player ever.....simple as........I haven't seen Maradona or Pele in my life time, but i have seen this guy and he is one in a million.
zinedine zidane... can you finally unretire and change the world with you're amazing football skills again?
Greatest player I have ever seen
I have never seen player better than Zidane in this worl, he is absolutly Legend noone can compare to him in history of football even pele and maradona. he is the best player ever long life Zizou.
Greatest player of all time
Greatest player of all time
GOAT
@TheGiorgi7 Messi is overhyped? and you achieved what? you're talking about a six-time ballon d'or winner, one-time World Cup golden ball winner, six-time golden boot winner, and the top goalscorer of LaLiga and Argentina. yeah, Argentina. if we talk about individual achievements, no one come past Messi. not even Ronaldo. Messi has 35 while Ronaldo has 32, sorry
@@datuputi2549 Ballon d'or means nothing, did Maradona win a fucking balloon d'or!
mustafa juventino compare maradona stats to messi that’s what’s important if you can’t find anything you like that’s against messi fuck off g
@TheGiorgi7 are you kidding me? This is just a bullshit argument. "Boring"? Really? I mean, you could be a dickhead a believe what you wan, you can hate on Messi, that's prevalent nowadays anyway. But to call him boring? My guy, even his usual haters would tell you that he's not boring🤦♂️this guy is too much. My goodness, just because he can't win Copa America, he's boring? My guy, you're just a guy in the RUclips comment section😂pipe down HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Makes it look so easy and no effort here. And I know it's against this kind of competition, (with absolutely no disrespect) but still, to move a ball around like he does is quite hypnotic. No wonder he's gone down as one of the greats of the game. No doubt he could have waltzed through every player on that pitch 3 or 4 times and then scored at will but his personality shines through as well. Legend, wish there was more like him now.
This guy retired four years ago, and yet he's still good enough to walk into any premier league starting 11. Phenomenal player...
Simply , a legend
0:21 figo is like WTF are you?
lmao
I've seen Pele in action, I've seen Maradona's skills, I've witnessed Messi's magics, & I've watched most of C.Ronaldo's fancy foot-works. But the player I'll pay to watch is Zizou..& I don't care what people think about this. Zidane is simply the greatest ever.
damn right
@W what?
After 10 years, you've now seen that LM10 and CR7 are the real Goats.
Agree
@@zakariabhaidka380 Not really...Ronaldo Nazario was superior to Cristiano and Zidane really was a superior all round player. It’s bot just about the goals...
He arrives in style… finishes it in style 😎 he’s Zizou 🇩🇿
dang he still had the sick skills, amazing ball controls, and killer passes.
Watching this in 2022.
I remember watching zidane on tv with my dad and my dad would always be amazed by zidane. I’ve never seen a footballer like zidane. For me football was never the same again after zidane retired.
The best of all time
Zidane was the best, no one else comes close, the world of football misses him and the french team needs him back!!.
It's the little things that Zidane does that makes him so good. He does everything perfectly, right down to the last inch of kicking a ball. Ronaldo has flair and pace, Messi has flair and pace, Zidane had that and more...
Zidane is your favorite players, favorite player. End of discussion
Thanks for the upload, great video, it brings good memories.
We miss you Zizou!!!
With the ball at his feet, the most elegant of all time. Among the best of all time. Thanks Zidane!
I get emotional when I watch Zidane, could not find a more humble, brilliant player!
The best player in the history of football
Football = Zizou
Zidane is a great man, not only for playing in this match but for not walking it past all of them like he could, but always giving the ball to his teammates to have a go
Generation post 2000 ^^
Zidane , Ronaldihno , Roberto Carlos , Figo , Beckham , Ronaldo , Henry , Van Nistelrooy , Khan etc...
That's was real Football ..
0.20: Meanwhile Figo looks on... hes a legend too you know!
He's still the NUMBER ONE! We miss you, Zidane!
Everything slows down when he is on the ball, it's magical.
I’ve never seen another footballer manipulate time like Zidane. Quite surreal to witness.
i swear iniesta plays almost extacly like him , the dummies , the turns, and the vision.
His still better then most world class players these days
One of the greatest of our time. A real honour to have lived to see this man play the beautiful game with such artistry!
Look at how Figo's sizing up Ralf little like are you okay mate? I wasn't too shabby either!!! hahahaha
for me, zizou is the best playmaker ive seen so far in football...do u think the same way ?
Most stylish player on the ball, easily my favourite player ever.
1:28 was the moment Nick Brody died.
@Jon Treasure nick brody from homeland tv show :d
The best ever.
Just *Greatest player ever to grace the field.*
lol people who try to compare messi and ronaldo to zidane
can't compare players from other generation and other position (midfield vs attack)
but, even, Zidane had far more talent and influence in the game
Zizu will live forever in our hearts and minds.
Imagine having this guy just constantly finding ways to put you through. Incredible player, when football seemed to be at one of it's prime moments!
absolute genius
I've never seen a retired footballer played this good..unbelievable, he plays as if he has never retired. It's been more than 3 years after his retirement, but he does a skill @1:35 oh-so-calmly. I believe he could still be a playmaker if he's called to play again, whether for France or for any football club. Miss Zizou so much!
King zidane is a one man show in his own right. Who needs the rest? ;-)
Agreed - he carried France in 98 and 2006 and likewise did so for do many of his club teams....he has won every major football honour at club and country level. Legend!
this guy is so good i believe he will remain the best for 20 yrs to come . young kids now doesn't have passion like him they have all in 10 seconds it takes YEARS TO HAVE DEDICATION
He plays a type of football that has become extinct now. You could mention xavi,iniesta,pirlo,silva,ozil,mata,snijder and people who have seen Zidane play will tell you that NONE have that mixture of calmness, class, vision, and even finishing that this man had. He played a type of football that visioned everything in slow motion.
zidane took bordeaux at a young age to a european cup final hence why juve wanted to buy him, and he did a lot wid juve, who he won 2 seria a which was a hard league to perform and 3 champions league final runners up, that is success, messi's arg didn't even reach a final and arg do have talented forwards, its just that messi couldn't adapt to a different style of play as he is used to possession football, i just feel zidane had that sort of intimidating 1 man confidence in the big match
How casual does he look here? It's incredible, even though he's playing people who for the most part have never played world class football, he looks so relaxed. It's like breathing for him.
Also, Zidane was ALWAYS on the top at big stages. He never failed when he had to take responsibility in quarter, semi or final.
I've seen Messi fail a few time at big stages.
I've seen C.Ronaldo fail many times at big stages.
World cup? xD
Agreed though, Zizou my favourite
@@parko3327 yep scored 2 headers in the final 98. Zidane was player of the tournament 2006.
Many league seasons he was nothing special though
Messi is a striker. Compare him to Gerd Muller, Maradona and Pele. Zidane a midfielder and playmaker. Possibly the best ever. He played both Defensive and Attacking midfield and scored with both his feet. His exclusion from the team in the 2002 worldcup meant France did not qualify for the knockouts, such was his role in the team. Take Messi out of Barca, the still perform as well with Villa and Pedro upfront. Messi is a great striker but not as complete a footballer as Zidane.
Zidane is a legend, Ultimate team player!! Watching someone as good as him is like art.
What a player he was. Kids, watch this guy, he was perfect in every aspect of his play!
I really hope his son Enzo has a great career. I cant wait to see if he can emulate his father
He was the epitome of class \ elegance and style.
such a shame he retired, watching him was just pure joy
that tackle at 4:16 is from a celebrity? wow, very nice.
unbelievable player
even 5 years after his soccercareer zizu is still the greatest!
Form is temporary, class is permanent. Really enjoyed seeing zizou play again
Getting nutmegged by Zidane..What an Honor
So glad I watched every France game in 2006 world cup and love when they beat Brazil with Kaka, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo
If I were only 5 years older I'd have seen Zidane, ronaldinho and Ronaldo in their prime
I use to think soccer was about trying to be spectacular and always taking on players but zizo made me realize theres nothing wrong with touch and class. "thank you zizou"
Estupendo y magnifico Zidane aun despues de 4 años de su retiro juega de manera tan increibre ,grande futbolista Zidane🙌🙌👊👊
That guy is Luis Figo btw... :)
Its hard to believe that this match was played in 2010. Zidane is timeless.
zizou hasn't lost his technic at 38 years old ^^
True. He was an attacking midfielder who used to play as a second striker whenever needed. Similar playing position to Juan Mata at Chelsea and Ronalidinho for Brazil and Barca.
Watching him is like watching FIFA gameplay absolute pleasure Sir
Zidane not marked "Let him play, its a friendly" come on we know he's brilliant. Beckham said the best player he had played with. Well then!
Can I cry after watching this? Zidane, we need you to come back... "Same as it ever was..."
I remember this game,Kenny Dalgliesh was the Rest Of The World manager and he started Henrik Larsson in central defense........ speechless wasnt the word
Zidane + Michael Jackson = perfect video :D
II LUV U ZIDANE, WHY U RETIRE SO FAST????
Zidane and Pierluigi Collina and David Seaman on the same pitch. Absolute class!
this guy is way more valuable than messi. Also unlike the Seedorf and Stam in 2012, Zidane wasn't thinking about himself, he knew it was for charity and passed the ball to everyone and let them have fun. Seedorf, Stam and Lunberg were just passing it to the good players and were too greedy even in a charity match no wonder the team lost, they didn't even pass the ball to either Myers or Butler in a good position once. Zidane here was being really positive.
after 4 years he still better then everyone who is footballing right now.
Who fed midlane Zidane?!
please report englands mid for afk trolling
My fav. football player and the best ever in my opinion. Pure class
still got the touch..The man that left history
Best player i have ever watched .. awesome first song as well
i'm not the only one who thinks zidane waz best ever !! hav u ever seen him play !! i guess not bcuz if u had seen u would have had ur opinion the other way around !!
the french were not strong side in 2006, zizou was 34, and his performance in the knockout stages was impeccable that france wud never lose if he's on the pitch.he totally ran the show against brazil, spain, portugal italy
The worlds needs another Zidane ,it's unfair for this new generation they will miss the greatest player of all the time !
Wish he never retired, he's still got it!
The Legend of all Legends!
my best footballer of all time.
All great players reach a certain level of "composure" when they come of a certain point in their careers, I'm from Mexican origins and admired players who possessed this truly amazing swagger. Blanco #10, was the Mexican player who in the same regard as Zidane could be considered one of the better talents in futbol history.
the man still got it yo!!
Did Mike Myers control that long pass from Zidane at the 2 min mark?!! lol Someone should make a compilation of Woody Harrelson from teh same game! I must confess I love watching these games. Looking forward to the game tomorrow night!!
I miss him. C. Ronaldo and Messi are really great but Zidane´s touch on the ball is the best ever, even the ball seems to enjoy it.
Remembaring 2006 wc, when zidane carried whole france
I don't think he got over the loss in the WC, emotionally. He gave it his all and probably didn't feel like competing any more, so he retired.
thanksss
there is no way messi would have scored as many as he did without iniesta or xavi, zidane is pure class
Watching this, I was in awe of the best player of all time (In my opinion) however, come 4:19, I was more impressed by the guy from GMTV putting in a world class tackle on Zidane when he was through on goal.
Great stuff.
the legend himself, i believe he could easily come out of retirement and dominate the game and show the world how this game should be played
uefa cup was a prestigious tournament back then because back in those days champions league was a champions cup that mainly had 1 representative from different domestic champions, it was hard and ziziou did it on his own, shows how lead teams to success. ziziou had many great players in his era that today it just has ronaldo and messi, ronaldo 9 is one of the greatest, also u can't compare wales with argentina, arg have a history so wid their golden players messi shud led thm 2 final at least.
Zidane is one of the most intelligent footballers there has ever been.