Luca Zidane
Luca Zidane is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Granada in Spain’s Segunda División.
Luca Zidane is a professional goalkeeper for Granada and an Algeria international. Born in Marseille, he is the son of Zinedine Zidane and developed in Real Madrid’s youth system.
Early life and family
Born in Marseille in 1998, Luca Zidane is the second son of Zinedine Zidane. He and his three brothers all came through Real Madrid’s youth system. He holds French and Spanish citizenship but represents Algeria in football.
Club career
Zidane progressed through Real Madrid’s youth and reserve teams before moving to senior clubs in Spain. He has played for Racing Santander, Rayo Vallecano, and Eibar before joining Granada, where he currently serves as goalkeeper in the Segunda División.
International career
After representing France at youth levels, Zidane switched senior allegiance to Algeria. He became eligible for Algeria in 2025 and has since been called up for World Cup qualifying matches.
In short
- Born in Marseille and developed in Real Madrid’s system.
- Plays as goalkeeper for Granada in Spain’s Segunda División.
- Represents Algeria at senior international level after switching from France youth teams.
- Son of former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luca_ZidaneSupports: Birth date and place; position; Granada; Algeria national team; career overview.
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp8wrepw89roSupports: Algeria call-up; France youth background; family connection to Zinedine Zidane; club history.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225561/luca-zidaneSupports: Current club Granada; goalkeeper position; birth date; nationality.
- Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/luca-zidane/profil/spieler/283489Supports: Family relations; club history; player profile details.
- The Athletic — https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7356869/2026/06/16/world-cup-zidane-algeria-argentina-messi/Supports: Switch to Algeria; Granada role; international debut and Algeria context.