Zidane Names Four Players Who Motivated Him as Coach

Zinedine Zidane, the former manager of Real Madrid, identified four players who significantly motivated him during his coaching career with the club: Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, and Toni Kroos. Zidane, who led Real Madrid to eleven trophies during his two spells as manager from 2016 to 2018 and again from 2019 to 2021, praised the high-level talent of these players.

He noted that while coaching, he observed their training without needing to say much, as their professionalism and skill were evident. Zidane emphasized that these players never lost possession, showcasing their exceptional abilities and work ethic, which inspired him as a coach.