Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Zinedine Yazid ZidaneNationality: FrenchHero Rating: 93 'In the first minute, Zidane used his strength to hold off two Brazilian midfielders and then backheeled the ball cleverly between them.

The France fans loved his tricks.' Zidane is the fantastic story of the boy who started off on the streets of Marseille and went on to win a World Cup with France, score a legendary volley to win the 2002 Champions League Final, and return to Real Madrid as manager. This is how the poor boy with the incredible talent went on to become the greatest player of his generation. Classic Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player.

Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd

Author: Matt & Tom Oldfield

ISBN: 9781786064615