Zinedine Zidane’s Son Enzo Hangs Up Boots at 29, but What’s Next?
In a shocking turn of events, Enzo Zidane, son of the legendary Zinedine Zidane, has announced his retirement from professional football at the ripe age of 29. The former Real Madrid prospect, who spent 16 months away from the game, has decided to hang up his boots, putting an end to a rollercoaster career that’s been marked by highs and lows.
Enzo began his journey at Juventus before moving to Spain’s capital to join Real Madrid as a youngster. He spent 13 years with the La Liga giants, making only one senior appearance, in which he scored with his first touch in a Cup win against Ebro. Yeah, you read that right – his first-ever professional goal was a doozy!
Despite his parentage, Enzo has always struggled to live up to expectations. In fact, he’s spoken about feeling immense pressure due to being Zinedine Zidane’s son, admitting that it’s something he’s had to contend with since he was a kid. "I’ve had it since I was little, and it’s always going to be that way," he told Marca. "It’s not going to change, but I try to remove myself from it and focus on being the best possible Enzo."
Enzo’s career has been marred by inconsistency, with stints at Alaves, Lausanne-Sport, and Rodez failing to bring any significant success. His time with Real Madrid Castilla was a highlight, during which he played 78 times for the third-tier outfit. However, ultimately, he couldn’t make a lasting impact at the top level.
So, what’s next for Enzo? Will he seek to stay involved in football or pursue a different passion? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – he’s leaving the game with no regrets. As he once said, "The most important thing is that my family are proud of me. I just think about growing up as Enzo and nothing else."
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