Zinedine Zidane is one of the greatest footballers who EVER lived. World Cup winner. Champions League winner. Ballon d'Or winner. But his final act as a professional footballer? HEADBUTTING Marco Materazzi in the chest during the 2006 World Cup Final. His last touch of a football was a red card. The most dramatic exit in football history!
Country: France Position: Attacking midfielder Career: 1988-2006 Clubs: Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid
The Rap Sheet
- Headbutted Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup Final — his LAST ever game
- Received a red card and walked past the World Cup trophy on his way to the dressing room
- Accumulated 14 red cards in his professional career — far more than people realize
- Was sent off twice against Saudi Arabia at the 1998 World Cup — stamping on a player
- Headbutted Jochen Kientz while playing for Juventus in a Champions League match
The Verdict
Zidane could have walked off the pitch as the greatest player of his generation, lifting the World Cup one last time. Instead, he headbutted a man on the biggest stage in football and walked past the trophy in shame. The most talented villain in football history!
Watch the Chaos
Tomorrow: #9 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
