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Luca Zidane

Luca Zidane is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Granada in Spain’s Segunda División.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Luca Zidane is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Granada in Spain’s Segunda División. Born in Marseille, he has represented Algeria at senior international level and previously played for France at youth level. He is the son of former France international and Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.

Early life and family

Luca Zidane was born in Marseille and is the second son of Zinedine Zidane. Sources also report French and Spanish citizenship in addition to his Algerian sporting nationality.

Club career

He progressed through Real Madrid’s youth and reserve setup before senior spells in Spain with Racing Santander, Rayo Vallecano, Eibar, and Granada. He is listed as Granada’s goalkeeper in the Segunda División.

International career

Zidane represented France at youth levels before switching to Algeria at senior level. Reports in 2025 and 2026 confirm his Algeria eligibility and call-ups for World Cup qualifying matches.

Personal background

He is part of a footballing family; reports identify him as one of four brothers, all of whom came through Real Madrid’s youth system.

Key facts

  • Born in Marseille in 1998 and developed in the Real Madrid system.
  • Plays as a goalkeeper for Granada in Spain.
  • Made his senior international switch to Algeria and was eligible for Algeria from 2025.
  • Has represented France at youth level.
  • Is the son of Zinedine Zidane.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Luca Zidane?
He is a professional football goalkeeper for Granada and an Algeria international, born in Marseille in 1998.
What position does Luca Zidane play?
He plays as a goalkeeper.
Which club does Luca Zidane play for?
He plays for Granada in Spain’s Segunda División.
Which national team does Luca Zidane represent?
He represents Algeria at senior international level.
Is Luca Zidane related to Zinedine Zidane?
Yes. He is the son of Zinedine Zidane.
Which countries is Luca Zidane connected to?
He was born in France, is reported to hold French and Spanish citizenship, and represents Algeria in football.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luca_Zidane
    Supports: Birth date and place; position; Granada; Algeria national team; career overview.
  2. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp8wrepw89ro
    Supports: Algeria call-up; France youth background; family connection to Zinedine Zidane; club history.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/225561/luca-zidane
    Supports: Current club Granada; goalkeeper position; birth date; nationality.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/luca-zidane/profil/spieler/283489
    Supports: Family relations; club history; player profile details.
  5. 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.