Algerian national team secures Luca Zidane as a new player, following his alleged change in citizenship for World Cup eligibility.
In a surprising move, Luca Zidane, the son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, has been given the green light by FIFA to represent the Algerian national team. Born in France, Luca's grandparents hail from the region of Kabylie in Algeria, a connection that has now opened up a new chapter in his career.
Luca Zidane, who has spent the last four seasons competing in the Spanish second division with Eibar and Granada, is no stranger to La Liga. He also had a stint with Rayo Vallecano. His father, Zinedine, won the World Cup with France in 1998 but was sent off in the 2006 World Cup final, where France lost to Italy.
Algeria, currently expected to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup finals in their qualifying match against Somalia next month, is looking to expand their goalkeeper squad. With four goalkeepers used in the last year of competition, the addition of Luca Zidane to the roster could prove beneficial.
Alexis Guendouz of Mouloudia Alger is the first-choice goalkeeper for Algeria, but Anthony Mandrea, who competes in the French third division, and Alexandre Oukidja, who plays in the Serbian league, have also appeared for the team. Oussama Benbot, who plays at home, is another Algerian player who has represented the national team.
Luca Zidane's switch to the Algerian national team indicates a desire to reconnect with his roots. He was an international with France in several lower categories, including the under-20s, but it seems his heart now lies with Algeria. As he prepares to don the green and white of Algeria, football fans worldwide will be eager to see how he fares in his new role.
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