Zinedine Zidane Profile
We’re in the heart of the World Cup, and I’m busy distracting myself from the US-Ghana match going on right now. So I thought I’d track down some info on bald footballers starting with a modern legend.
Zinedine Zidane
I first heard of “Zizou” in the run up to the 1998 World Cup. He was to lead France’s golden generation to football glory… and then he promptly stamped on an opponent earning a red card and a two match suspension.
“What a bum,” I thought… and then I saw him own Brazil in the final… And then I saw him own Euro 2000… And then I saw him own the 2001 Champion’s League final. His volley against Leverkusen is perhaps the single greatest strike I have ever seen.
“Perhaps he’s not a bum.” Every player can have a moment, I suppose, and in Zizou’s case the moments are far out weighed by the class.
It doesn’t hurt that he’s bald, either, because a bald athlete has a special appeal. Athletes are so often exemplars of the human body, stunning combinations of speed, strength and agility. To see a bald athlete is to be reminded that he is human, that in most regards he is just like me.
And more than that, a bald athlete is more often than not one who has stood the test of time. A 24 year-old should be at his peak physically. But a 34 year-old - as Zizou will be tomorrow - must also be at his peak mentally.
We may have seen the last of Zidane. He is suspended for tomorrow’s match against Togo and has announced his full retirement upon the completion of the Cup. If for no other reason I hope France advance… just so I can see Zizou one more time.
Baldiness.com salutes Zinedine Zidane.
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8 opinions for Zinedine Zidane Profile
shigri
Jul 5, 2006 at 1:15 pm
hellooooooo
wasyihun
Jul 10, 2006 at 9:07 pm
Good job zidane!.But the only mistake you did was you supposed to take off at least his two teeth.
Jawad
Jul 15, 2006 at 8:52 am
ZIDANE IS FOREVER….INVINSIBLE GOD ZINDANE I DUNNO IF ILL EVER MANAGE TO GET TO FRANCE BUT I SURELY WILL PAINT YOU FROM THIS DAY AND ON WARDS NO ONE ELSE…I LIVE FOR ZIDANE
sagar
Mar 23, 2007 at 3:29 am
zidane is surely one of the greatest footballers ever. though he is bald, he looks good. as for his talent, there,s no questioning. nobody can hold the record like him for ‘not even one international penalty missed’. when zidane is up to take the penalty, you can be sure he’ll score.
MISS YOU ZIDANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gypo1
Sep 15, 2007 at 1:19 am
HE IZ DA BEST SOCCER PLAYER IN DA WORLD and he rocs he is my role modle
ps that was a funny and kool hit he did last year and i wished france had won
gypo1
cap
Jan 11, 2008 at 3:15 pm
i dont know wat to say or express ma words into .. but one thing he’s one of the greatest playerz through this genertation .. zizioo forever
Gary
Mar 18, 2008 at 7:52 am
Come and look at the baldies elevebn at http://www.footballwinners.co.uk
Gary
Mar 18, 2008 at 7:58 am
that will be the baldies eleven
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