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When did Zidane join Real Madrid as coach?

On 4 January 2016, Real Madrid announced the dismissal of coach Rafael Benítez and on the same day Zidane was appointed the new coach of the club on a two-and-a-half-year deal. His first match as the club's new manager took place five days later, when Real Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruña 5–0 in a La Liga match.

When did Zidane join Real Madrid as a manager?

In 2013 Zidane became an assistant manager at Real Madrid, and the following year he took over managerial duties at Real Madrid Castilla, the top-division club's reserve team. In January 2016 he was promoted to manager of Real when the club made a mid-season coaching change.

Which year Zidane won La Liga as a coach?

In his first spell at the club from January 2016 to May 2018, Zidane secured three consecutive Champions League titles and won the Spanish league once. His second term was not as successful as the first, but after his return in March 2019, he led Madrid to La Liga title in 2020.

How long has Zidane been manager of Real Madrid?

Zinedine Yazid Zidane (born 23 June 1972, nicknamed Zizou, Yaz and ZZ) is a French former football player that played as a Midfielder. He played for four European clubs and the French national team. He was the current manager of Real Madrid since 2016 to 2021.

Who did Zidane coach before Real Madrid?

In 1996, he moved to Italian team Juventus, where he won trophies including two Serie A titles. He moved to Real Madrid for a world record fee at the time of €77.5 million in 2001, which remained unmatched for the next eight years.

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How many goals did Zidane scored for Real Madrid?

During his active soccer years, no player would surpass the way he controlled and received the ball. He scored 31 goals, out of his 108 international outings.

Did Zidane won La Liga with Real Madrid?

Zinedine Zidane led Real Madrid to two La Liga wins! He was close to winning the third title but Simeone's Atletico proved too good for them.

What did Zidane win at Real Madrid?

He returned in 2019, winning a second La Liga crown in 2020 and the Spanish Super Cup. Zinedine Zidane is the only manager to win the Champions League in three consecutive seasons.

What did Zidane win at Real Madrid as a player?

Zinédine Zidane became only the seventh man to win the European Cup as a player and coach when he led Real Madrid to UEFA Champions League glory in 2015/16, confirming his place at the top table by winning the next two editions as well.

Did Zidane won UCL with Juventus?

Zinedine Zidane Achievements as a player

Won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in 2002. Won one La Liga title and two Spanish Super Cup with Real Madrid. Won two UEFA Super Cup, one with real Madrid and one with Juventus. Won two Serie A titles and one Italian Super Cup with Juventus.

What age did Zidane retire?

Zinedine Zidane

Zidane was 34 by the time he retired after the 2006 World Cup, which is a good age to do so. However, his performances at the tournament suggested he had plenty more left in the tank. The France playmaker was at his irresistible best throughout the tournament as Les Bleus reached the final.

How many cup did Zidane won with Real Madrid?

It's a no-brainer to see him as one of the best Real Madrid managers ever, if not the best. His trophy collection as a manager includes 3 Champions League, 2 LaLiga, 2 Supercopa de Espana titles, 2 Club World Cups, and 2 UEFA Super Cups.

Did Carlo Ancelotti won Champions League with Real Madrid?

He has won 20 trophies during his career and is one of only three managers to win the European Cup or UEFA Champions League three times, doing so twice with AC Milan and once with Real Madrid.

Who is Real Madrid coach 2021?

Carlo Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid as head coach in the summer and he has so far guided Los Blancos to five wins and one draw from their first five games this season, yet there are two young members of the Italian's coaching team that also deserve praise for this impressive start.

Which club has won the Champions League trophy 7 times?

Real Madrid are by far the most successful team in European Cup history, having taken home the prestigious trophy a total of 13 times. Los Blancos' closest rivals in terms of titles are AC Milan, who have won the Champions League seven times, most recently in 2007 against Liverpool.