Ronaldinho calls him his idol, David Beckham says playing with a Real Madrid star is a dream and Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says watching him play is like poetry in sport.
Zidane is a magician on the pitch, and his physical fitness far exceeds the elegance that a 6-foot-1-inch man cannot imagine.
The attacking midfielder, who played for teams such as Bordeaux, Juventus and Real Madrid, has two classic shots that will be hard for fans around the world to forget, scoring a wonderful volley in the Champions League final and hitting Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final.
Zidane has a glorious achievement, with a Champions League title, three league titles, two Intercontinental Cup titles, a European title and a World Cup, and three FIFA Player of the Year Awards.
Zidane, 50, has impressed some of the greatest players in football.
Franco Baresi
Considered one of the greatest Italian defenders in history, Zidane was ac Milan when he first made his debut at Juventus in 1996.
"He was as elegant as a dancer – he even used the soles of his boots effectively. Baresi witnessed Zidane's miracle when he joined Juventus.
"Everything was easy for him; He made such moves that if I tried to imitate them, I would be crippled. ”
Gary Reinkel
By the time Zidane rose to fame, the football-turned-announcer had hung up his goal boots. He sees the French maestro as one of the best ever, "the most elegant footballer I've ever seen." ”
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Ibrahimovic is one of the most talented players in football today, and he has a special praise for Zidane. "When Zidane came on, the other 10 players suddenly got better. It's that simple. It's amazing. He is a unique player who comes from another planet. When he's on the pitch, his teammates become like him. "Before Ibrahimovic appeared, Zidane was the biggest maverick in football.
Marcel Desailly
Zidane's greatest achievement was winning the World Cup with France in 1998, and the Blues captain Desailly praised the organizational core who had made a double in the final against Brazil in 1998.
"A real artist. What he can do with the ball is incredible. Only Maradona can do that. Zizou is also a player who can step up at important moments and decide the game. ”
Paul Scholes
At Zidane's peak, Scholes was a midfielder for Manchester United, and the two met several times in the Champions League.
"To see Zidane's actions is to witness the movement of poetry," he said. Skills, vision, goals... He is a brilliant performer. When he was at his peak, winning the World Cup, the Champions League and everything else, he was undoubtedly the best player on the planet. ”
Ronaldinho
The Brazilian legend is considered one of the best players in history, but even he sees Zidane as the one who inspired him to reach great heights.
"Zidane is one of the best footballers of all time, one of my idols.
He has such elegance and elegance, a wonderful touch and an extraordinary vision. ”
David Beckham
As the most famous footballer on the planet, David Beckham knows Zidane better than most.
The duo spent three years with the Real Madrid Galactic Fleet, and the Ballon d'Or itself gave the French star the ultimate tribute.
"Three years with Zidane is a dream," he said. For me, he's the greatest player of all time. ”
Thierry Henry
Henry is a player who can dominate the French stage in his career, and that's his level of talent.
Unfortunately for him, he had to share it with Zidane, who was called "God" after returning to the international stage in 2005.
"In France, everyone is aware of the presence of God and he is back in the French national team. His name was Zidane Zidane. ”
Franz Beckenbauer
Made 103 appearances for West Germany, he is the greatest player in history and one of the few players to win the World Cup as a player and coach.
It takes something very special to impress someone like Beckenbauer, and Zidane fits the requirements.
"Zidane is unique. The ball flows with him. He was more of a dancer than a footballer. ”
Bailey
Arguably the greatest player of all time, Pele is someone every footballer wants to surpass.
In the words of the Brazilian legend, Zidane may have done just that.
He said, "Zidane is a master. No one has been like him in the last 10 years, he has always been the best player in the world. ”
Robert Carlos
The Brazilian left-back was a key part of the Real Madrid Galaxy side in the early 20s.
Despite being one of many stars, Carlos considers Zidane to be the pearl of the spire.
"He's the best player I've ever seen," Carlos said, "and the fans came to the Bernabeu earlier just to see him warm up." ”
Hazard
The Belgian star played for his hero at Real Madrid, looking up to Zidane in his days of playing, thus fulfilling his childhood dream.
Asked if he wanted to play under Zidane, Hazard said: "Yes, of course. As a kid, I watched him on TV and on the internet for hours. He was the best ever. He plays with grace. He's not fast, but he can do anything with the ball. ”
Ronaldo
While enjoying life as a player at the Bernabeu with Zidane, Brazilian legend Ronaldo believes Zizou has proven himself to be a great coach, just as he is a player.
"Zidzu (Zidane) has always been the best player I've ever trained with and worked with and now he's become a coach and has won three consecutive Champions League titles.
"That's why today I asked myself: 'Who's better, player Zidane or coach Zidane?' But I can't answer."