Enzo Zidane

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Zidane and the second or maternal family name is Fernandéz.
Enzo Zidane
Personal information
Full name Enzo Zidane Fernandéz
Date of birth 24 March 1995 (1995-03-24) (age 16)
Place of birth Bordeaux, France
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Real Madrid Juvenil C
Number 10
Youth career
1999–2000 Juventus F.C.
2000–2001 Liceo Francés
2001–2004 San José
2004–2011 Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2008–2010 Real Madrid C 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 November 2010.
† Appearances (Goals).

Enzo Zidane Fernandez is a French-Spanish footballer of partly Algerian descent who currently plays for Real Madrid Juvenil C team. In 2009, Zidane was called up to the Spain U-15s.

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Club career

Since 2004, Zidane has played for the youth academy of Real Madrid. On 6 September 2011, Zidane was invited by José Mourinho to train with the club's first team.[1][2]

International career

He is also eligible to play for Algeria, France and Spain.[3][4] In 2010, Zinedine stated that he is relaxed about whether his son chooses to play for Spain or France at senior international level.[5][6][7]

Personal life

Named after former Uruguayan star Enzo Francescoli, he is the eldest son of Zinedine Zidane and Veronique Fernandez. Zidane has three younger brothers, Luca Zinedine Zidane Fernandez, Theo Zidane Fernandez and Elyaz Fernandez. Both Luca and Theo play for Real Madrid's youth teams.

References

  1. ^ "Enzo Zidane trains with Real first team". ESPN Soccernet. 7 September 2011. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/953794/enzo-zidane-trains-with-real-madrid-first-team?cc=5739. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  2. ^ "Mourinho allows son of Zidane into first team training" (in Spanish). Sport. 6 September 2011. http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/liga-bbva/20110906/mourinho-enchufa-hijo-zidane-entrenamiento-del-primer-equipo/1142039.shtml. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  3. ^ "Enzo Zidane called up for Spain under-16s" (in Spanish). Marca. 21 September 2010. http://www.marca.com/2010/09/21/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1285102711.html. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  4. ^ "Ginés Meléndez: We plan on calling up Enzo Zidane" (in Spanish). AS. 21 September 2010. http://www.marca.com/2010/09/21/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1285102711.html. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  5. ^ "Zinedine Zidane's son may opt to play for Spain instead of France". Daily Telegraph. 7 September 2010. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/spain/7987044/Zinedine-Zidanes-son-may-opt-to-play-for-Spain-instead-of-France.html. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  6. ^ "Enzo Zidane is a chip off the old block – apart from his nationality". The Guardian. 24 March 2009. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2009/mar/24/enzo-zinedine-zidane-spain-football. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 
  7. ^ "Zidane tells in-demand son to concentrate on studies". World Soccer. 13 July 2011. http://www.worldsoccer.com/news/zidane-tells-in-demand-son-to-concentrate-on-studies. Retrieved 20 September 2011. 

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