The former midfielder is one of the most popular heroes in Real Madrid’s history, winning 17 champions as a player and then twice as general manager.

Zidane managed several famous players during his time in Santiago Bernabeu, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos, Gareth Bale, Vinicius Junior and Casemiro.

But in an interview with Telefoot, he revealed that Ballon d’Or owner Karim Benzema was the top option His line for a player who made it out of his seat by Luka Modric was not that far away.

Zidane said:

“If there is a player who makes me get up from my chair, it is Karim Benzema and maybe Luka Modric Also, players who when they have the ball you think they will lose it, but not, they always manage well.”