Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Luca Zidane Switches National Team to Algeria
Luca Zidane, the son of the famous Zinedine Zidane, has decided to play soccer for Algeria instead of France.
This means he will represent Algeria in international games.
He used to play for the French youth teams but never made it to the main team.
Because his grandparents are from Algeria, he's allowed to play for their national team.
Algeria is doing well and is in the running for the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
He currently plays for a team in Spain.
Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, is now eligible to play for Algeria.
FIFA approved the switch of sporting nationality.
Zidane played for France at youth levels but never made it to the senior team.
He currently plays for Granada in Spain's second division.
Algeria is competing for spots in the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
- Who
- Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane
- What
- Switched his sporting nationality from France to Algeria.
- When
- FIFA granted authorization on Friday.
- Where
- Algeria and Spain.
- Why
- He never played for the French national team and is eligible through his paternal grandparents.
- Player
- Luca Zidane
- Former Nationality
- France
- New Nationality
- Algeria
- Current Club
- Granada
- Zidane's Father
- Zinedine Zidane
- Eligible Due To
- Paternal Grandparents' Heritage
- Algeria's Qualification
- 2025 African Cup of Nations & 2026 World Cup Qualifying
