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Zinedine Zidane’s eldest son Enzo has retired from football at the age of 29.
Enzo followed in his father’s footsteps and played for the youth teams of Juventus and Real Madrid before making his professional debut for Los Blancos in 2016. He then played for clubs including Aves and Almeria before joining Spanish third-tier side Fuenlabrada in 2023 on a one-year deal. After making 29 appearances in all competitions in the 2023/24 campaign, the midfielder has decided to call time on his career at the age of 29.
Enzo dreamed of playing at the highest level of European football like his father, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport. However, over the years, the midfielder realized that his career was not on the path to progress, which slowly demoralized him. According to AS, in 2023, when he joined the Spanish third division, the player had already decided to quit football and he finally accepted this reality in September 2024. His decision was fully supported by his family and he is now focusing on his investments.
Enzo Zidane: the inside story of early retirement
Early in his career, the 29-year-old was eligible to represent three national teams, Spain, France and Algeria. He briefly played for the Spanish under-15 team before representing France at under-19 level in 2014.
While Zidane’s eldest has retired from football, his three other sons Luca, Theo and Elyaz continue to play for Granada, Cordoba and Real Betis respectively.
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