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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Luca Zidane
Luca Zidane was reported to have completed a move from Granada to Leganés, keeping him in Spain's second tier. The move came after his summer 2026 club situation changed, and reports noted he would remain with the Madrid-area club during the international window.
Reports said Luca Zidane received his first call-up for Algeria, marking an important step after switching international allegiance from France. The call-up came as Algeria prepared for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, and it reflected his growing role in the national setup.
Luca Zidane was described in reports as having a strong run for Algeria around the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, with clean sheets and a notable defensive contribution. Coverage also highlighted him as an important part of Algeria's tournament progress.
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 | Leganés (Segunda División) |
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| Joined Current Club | 07/08/2026 |
| 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. |
