Less than five weeks ago, Luca had to go to the operating table after a strong impact with the Thalysian predecessor of Almeria in the Second Division of Spain.
Serious injuries have caused Luca to risk missing the World Cup. However, the recovery process went well, helping him to return in time to receive good news from the Algerian team. He was also Zidane's first son to be at the World Cup.
Zinedine Zidane and her son, Luca Zidane on a holiday. Image: Instagram/Luca
Luca was born in 1998, shortly before his father joined him in the French World Cup championship on his home field. While Zinedine Zidane became the world football symbol with the World Cup championship and the Golden Balls the same year in the quarterback position, his son chose to be the goalkeeper.
Luca grew up from the Real Madrid and played for the Bs of the Spanish Royal Club, although he was unable to break into the 1st team in the time of Real possession of several seniors. Later, Luca took turns wearing Racing Santander shirts, Rayo Vallecano, Eibar, and Ahmad.
Unlike the father noted for his calmness on the lawn, Luca loves to feel strong in everyday life. On vacations, he often took part in activities such as swimming in caves, rowing on sea, sailing in speedboats, exploring deserts, or climbing mountains.
Luca started wearing Algerian jackets from 2025 and had six field runs for the national team. He qualified to compete for the North African country asking his parents to be Algerian.
Contact with the family's homeland is a major reason Luca chose Algeria rather than look for opportunities in France. "When I think about Algeria, I remember my grandfather. As a child, Algerian culture has always been present in our family", Luca shared with BeIN Sports.
Lucas Zidane on the field. Image: AFP
The goalkeeper said Grandpa was particularly happy when he decided to wear the Algerian team. "I spoke to him before competing for the national team and he was extremely happy", Luca added. "Every time I was summoned, he called and said I made the right decision, that he was very proud of me".
He also reveals receiving full support from his well - known father. "In my father's words, I had to make a choice for myself. You can give me advice, but the final decision must be my own", Luca.
As soon as he received a connection from the head and chairman of the Algerian FM, 28 - year - old capital knew he wanted to represent the country. "I want to honor my grandfather by wearing a national team. The next fight shirt has my name for you," he said.
Luca Zidane posted an injury recovery photo on April 29, 2026. Image: Instagram/Luca
Luca was one of the four sons of Zidane who pursued a career in football. The third Theo Zidane appears in a Cordoba shirt. Elyaz competed for Real Betis's reserve team, and you've been retired from work since 2024.
At the 2026 World Cup, Luca will join with many of Algeria's experienced players such as Riyad Mahrez, Rayan Ait-Nouri or quarterback Nabil Bentaleb. The team has a Vietnamese mother-in-law, Ibrahim Maza quarterback.
, Melvin Masstil (Stade Nynaise), Luca Zidane (Granada).
Guard: Achraf Abada (USM Alger), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Man City), Zinedine Belaid (JS Kabylie), Rafik Belghali (Verona), Ramy Bensebaini (Borrussia Dortmund), Samir Chergui (Paris FC), Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys), Aussssa Mandi (Lille), Mohamed Amine Tou (US).
The quarterback: Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Bologdaui (Nice), Fares Chaibi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Breyerrekusen), Yassine Tieralui (Charleroki), Ramiz Zerrouki (FCTC Twentle).
Preliminary: Mohamed Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg), Navarro Benbouali (Gyori ETO), Adil Bulbina (Al-Duhail), Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gourii (Marseille), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli), Anis Hadjord (Feyenonogord).