Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane’s prolific career as a professional football player and later on becoming a high profile manager for teams helped in garner significant wealth. With a net worth of $124 million, Zidane’s wealth making techniques must be a subject at a finance school. He has also made a decent sum of money from endorsement deals with brands Adidas and Lego. Let’s dive deeper to know more about his lifestyle and net worth. 

What Is Zinedine Zidane’s Net Worth?

As of 2024, Zinedine Zidane’s net worth of $120 million is not surprising considering his stature. 

In 2001, Zidane’s transfer to Real Madrid was much spoken of in the sports media for a 

Mr. Zidane made close to $13.75 million a year white coaching Los Blancos. The salary was well-deserved as the club flourished in both of his two stints with it. Zizou also saw his wage doubling from $57,000 to $117,000 per week when he signed a new contract with Real Madrid. In 2016 he was making $10 million from Real Madrid as head coach. 

In 2019, well, he made $15 million as an annual base salary from Real Madrid. In between, he continued to make $22 million annually despite stepping down from Real Madrid in 2018. With his fame and success, many brands approached him for brand endorsements. It is estimated that he made close to $9.43 million from brand endorsements alone in the year 2006.

As time passed by, his status and performance in the UEFA Champions League made him get a better salary and endorsements. In 2017 he made $23 million from these two sources. Moving forward he diversified his sources of income with real estate investments that include different properties in France and Spain.

What Is Zinedine Zidane’s Claim To Fame? 

Zizou’s successful journey was not an overnight affair. He strived hard to achieve this success. The following are some of the events that paved the way for his success: 

• Juventus Success: After joining Juventus, he came to be known as one of the world’s best players. The same was a courtesy of his crucial role in his team winning the Serie A Title and Intercontinental Cup. 
• Transfer to Real Madrid: In 2001, Zidane got transferred from Club Juventus to Real Madrid for an earth-shattering fee of $85.20 million, breaking several records at the time. To be honest, Real Madrid changed his fortunes and he became a legendary player. 
• Best Football Player: In 2004, the UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll rated Mr.Zidane as the best European footballer of the past 50 years. Now that’s something very few players can achieve in their lifetime. 
• 2006 World Cup: Even after retirement, Zidane returned for the 2006 World Cup. His skills and talent brought France to the finals. However, in the final match against Italy, Zidane scored a superb penalty that made France lead in the match initially. Later on, by accidentally headbutting Marco Matterazzi, he was given a red card and then left the pitch to never return. 
• Managerial Success: Under the mentorship of Jose Mourinho, he soon transitioned from being a special adviser to head manager for Real Madrid. Under his management, the team secured three consecutive Champions League titles. 

What Businesses Does Zinedine Zidane Own? 

Well, Zizou’s net worth of $105 million wouldn’t have been possible without his acute business acumen. The details about the same are as under: 

• Z5 Sports: It is a company that is pretty much involved in making soccer5 stadiums in multiple countries. It has been a successful venture for the player/coach/manager. The same company also sells sports merchandise for the upcoming talent and even provides coaching sessions. 

Investments:

Zizou also makes money from his smart investments. He invested 113,000 Euros in Rodez Aveyron Football Club in 2012 in order to save its existence. He thus became a minority stakeholder in the club. 

What Brands Has Zinedine Zidane Endorsed? 

With great success comes fame and with fame comes money via endorsement deals. Mr. Zidane has also endorsed different brands as under:

• Kanakia Spaces: Well, this ones in India. Based in Mumbai, India, Kanakia Spaces Pvt Ltd had appointed Zizou for marketing their high-end residential apartments. He was also involved in the development of fitness and sports areas within the common space. 
• Christian Dior: Zizou collaborated with Christian Dior to appear for the Eau Sauvage perfume commercial by the designer brand. According to Forbes, he was also the first male model for the brand 
• Louis Vuitton: How can a brand like LV afford to miss out on Zidane’s fame. He was a part of the brand's “Core Values” ad campaign in 2010. It included three great football players like Maradona, Pele and Zidane who can be seen playing a game of table soccer. 
• Adidas: Zidane has long been associated with the famous three stripe brand. He was seen in a commercial wearing the brand’s shoes and doing football tricks. Adidas is also the sponsor of Z5 Sports, founded by Zidane. 

How Many Houses Does Zinedine Zidane Own?

Actually, Zidane’s likes to live a solitary life and has not shared much about his houses and their pictures on the internet. However, the two known properties of the famous footballer are:

• Madrid Home: Zizou owns a splendid house in one of the most high profile districts of the Spanish capital. It is believed that his four children live here and this luxurious villa features a large garden, swimming pool and even a city stadium. The house is built on two levels and is estimated to be worth around $6.58 million.
• Marseille House: Well, this was Zizou’s childhood home and the entire building came to be known as the Zidane building after he became a football legend. Unfortunately, the same was demolished in 2016 as a part of urban renewal project.

How Many Cars Does Zinedine Zidane Own?

Well, Zidane’s car collection is not something that a person of his stature and net worth would like to have. Anyways, the cars in his collection are as under: 

• Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon: Zizou was seen driving a G63 AMG several times. He was particularly clicked while signing a T-shirt for a fan. The football legend’s matt black G wagon is something you can’t miss down the road. 
• Audi RS3: As a part of Audi’s partnership with Real Madrid, the team’s players were given different cars as a part of sponsorship. Zinedine received the black RS3 model and was seen standing besides it proudly. 
• Range Rover: Well, how can a footballer’s car collection be complete without the British SUV. An old picture of Zidane getting inside his white Range Rover was widely circulated on the web. However, it’s highly unlikely that he still owns this car. 

What Are Zinedine Zidane’s Charitable Contributions?

Zinedine’s childhood was filled with difficulties as he belonged to a family of immigrants from Algeria. So, he has tried giving back to the community via his philanthropic endeavors as under:

• Raising funds for Algeria: Zidane and Muhammad Yunos did their bit in raising the funds for Algerian earthquake victims. Muhammad known as the “banker to the poor” made a micro credit to help the poor and is a 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
• GoodWill Ambassador: Zizou is also involved in improving the lives of younger generations in poor countries. His participation in local games in Bangladesh and playing a charity game to raise funds for the benefits of children suffering from AIDS in Thailand is something every footballer must try to do.

What’s Next For Zinedine Zidane?

Currently, Zidane replacing Ten Hag is highly probable as Manchester United are ‘willing to make a considerable offer” for the French footballer and an alternative option. Upon asking his opinion to join Manchester United, Zizou said, Would I want to go to Manchester [United]? I understand English, but I’m not completely fluent in it. I know that there are coaches who go to clubs without speaking the language, but I work in a different way.”

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