Zinedine Yazid Zidane ([zinedin zidan] born 23 June 1972 in Marseille, France) is a retired French World Cup-winning footballer. Zidane played for club teams in France, Italy and Spain, and was the captain of the French national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of football, his career accomplishments include helping France win the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, as well as taking them to the World Cup Final in 2006. At club level his accomplishments include winning the 2002 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid.