Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football legend Zinedine Zidane, has officially received his first senior international call-up—but not for France. He’s been named in Algeria’s squad for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda
🇩🇿 A New Chapter in the Zidane Legacy
Though born in France and having represented Les Bleus at youth levels, Luca never broke into the senior national team. With his paternal roots tracing back to Bejaia, Algeria, he recently switched his international allegiance after FIFA approved the change just two weeks ago.
Currently playing for Granada in Spain’s Segunda División, Luca has carved out a steady career after coming through Real Madrid’s academy. He made his senior debut under his father’s management in 2018 and was part of the squad that won the Champions League that year.
🧤 Algeria’s Goalkeeping Reinforcement
Coach Vladimir Petkovic included Luca in a 26-man squad for the decisive qualifiers. Algeria lead their group and need just one win to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
This call-up not only marks a personal milestone for Luca but also symbolizes a generational shift—Zinedine Zidane’s legacy now extends to the Desert Foxes, a team with growing ambitions on the world stage.
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