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With Famous Dad’s Support, Algeria Goalkeeper Luca Zidane Finding His Own Path at the Africa Cup
Luca Zidane has kept clean sheets in his starts at the tournament after replacing injured goalkeeper Alexandre Oukidja, helping Algeria reach the last-16 stage.
- On Dec. 24, 2025, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane had yet to concede after starting his two opening Africa Cup matches, keeping clean sheets in the wins that advanced the Fennec Foxes.
- After being invited by the Algerian Football Federation, Luca Zidane, born in France to a Spanish mother, opted to represent his grandparents' country and gained his opportunity due to Alexandre Oukidja's knee injury.
- A product of Real Madrid's youth academy, Zidane developed alongside his three brothers before leaving mainly as a reserve and now plays for Granada, a Spanish second-division club.
- He says representing Algeria is a source of pride and a great experience at the Africa Cup of Nations, and he tries to help the team achieve its goals while building his career.
- Despite the famous surname, Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing at the tournament while his mother and younger brother attend, as Thibaut Courtois remains Real Madrid's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his thing in the African Cup of Nations despite carrying a famous surname.
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With famous dad’s support, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane finding his own path at the Africa Cup
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing at the Africa Cup of Nations despite his famous surname. The 27-year-old…
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The son of Zizou, archer of Algeria, spoke of his good performances in the continental contest, where he still did not receive goals under the three clubs.
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