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
01/01/2025
Luca Zidane officially switched his international allegiance from France to Algeria in early 2025, choosing to represent his father's native country. This decision marked a significant milestone in his career, allowing him to compete for the Algerian National Team in senior international fixtures.
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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 | Ez Abde Zidane (younger brother), Théo 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. |