Zinedine Zidane's son is playing for Algeria, and his grandad is pumped. Luca Zidane, a goalkeeper for Granada, recently switched his international allegiance from France to Algeria at twenty-seven. His famous father, the French legend who won the 1998 World Cup, supported the choice but told him it was his own decision. Luca said his Algerian grandfather was extremely happy and proud, calling him after every call-up.
Luca became Algeria's starting keeper, and his father watched his first Africa Cup of Nations match, a three-nil win over Sudan. He made a key save in that game. The younger Zidane told the media that Algerian culture was always present in his family. He said the national team coach and federation president contacted him directly, making his choice clear. While he has always worn his first name, Luca, on his club jersey, he will use the surname Zidane for Algeria to honor his grandfather.
Luca became Algeria's starting keeper, and his father watched his first Africa Cup of Nations match, a three-nil win over Sudan. He made a key save in that game. The younger Zidane told the media that Algerian culture was always present in his family. He said the national team coach and federation president contacted him directly, making his choice clear. While he has always worn his first name, Luca, on his club jersey, he will use the surname Zidane for Algeria to honor his grandfather.
