Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Goalkeeper) |
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| Nationality | French (born), Algerian (international representation) |
| Date of Birth | 13/05/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Marseille, France |
Latest News about Luca Zidane
07/01/2026
Luca Zidane made a strong impact for Algeria at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, keeping clean sheets and earning recognition as a key part of the team's run. Reports also noted that he set or matched a tournament defensive record for Algeria during the competition.
19/09/2025
FIFA approved Luca Zidane's request to change his sporting nationality from France to Algeria, making him eligible for the Algeria national team. The decision formalized his switch after he had represented France at youth level but never at senior level.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Luca Zinedine Zidane Fernández |
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| Also Known As | Luca Fernández (early career) |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Notable Achievement | Second son of Zinedine Zidane; represents Algeria internationally since 2025 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'0" (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 172 lbs (78 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Football Training | Real Madrid Youth Academy |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Granada, Spain |
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| Lifestyle | Practicing Muslim, family-oriented |
Family
| Father | Zinedine Zidane (French football legend, former FIFA World Cup winner 1998) |
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| Mother | Veronica Fernandez |
| Siblings | Théo Zidane (younger brother), Elyaz Zidane (younger brother) |
| Paternal Grandparents | Algerian (from Algeria) |
Career
| Current Club | Granada CF (Segunda División) |
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| Joined Current Club | 05/07/2024 |
| Contract Until | 30/06/2027 |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Club Number | #1 |
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| International Team | Algeria National Team (since 2025) |
| Youth International | France U17 (won UEFA European U17 Championship in 2015) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Initially represented France at youth level before switching to Algeria in 2025 to honor paternal heritage. | |
| 2. Played under the name 'Luca Fernández' during his early professional years in Spain. | |
| 3. Won the UEFA European U17 Championship with France in 2015. | |
| 4. Is the second son of Zinedine Zidane, who won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and led Real Madrid to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles. |