Zinedine Zidane is a French professional footballer who has played as a midfielder and forward. He was born on August 21, 1972, in Le Mans, France. Zidane began his career at Real Madrid and went on to play for several other clubs including Juventus, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain.

In January 2018, Zidane joined Al-Ittihad, a club based in Algeria. At the time, he was 45 years old and had already played for over two decades. His move to Al-Ittihad was seen as a retirement from playing professional football,Saudi Pro League Focus but it turned out to be more than that.

Under Zidane's leadership, Al-Ittihad made a significant improvement in their performance. They finished second in the Algerian Premier League in the 2018-19 season, which marked their highest finish since the 2013-14 season. The team also reached the semi-finals of the African Champions League, where they lost to eventual champions Al Ahly SC of Egypt.

Zidane's scoring statistics during his time at Al-Ittihad were not impressive. He scored only three goals in 20 appearances across all competitions. However, this did not stop him from being a valuable asset to the team, as his experience and leadership were crucial in guiding them towards success.

Overall, Zinedine Zidane's stint with Al-Ittihad was a memorable one, both professionally and personally. While his scoring statistics may not have been spectacular, his impact on the team and the club will always be remembered.

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